India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · CROATIA
India & Croatia
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India and Croatia established diplomatic relations in 1992 following Croatia's independence from Yugoslavia. The relationship is managed within the broader India-European Union framework and covers trade, defence, tourism, and cultural cooperation. Croatia is an EU member state since 2013 and a NATO member since 2009. India views Croatia as part of its EU engagement strategy, and bilateral ties have grown steadily in trade, pharmaceutical exports, and cultural exchange particularly around Croatian Adriatic tourism for Indian visitors.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Croatia actually work together
4 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
Approximate figures. India exports pharmaceuticals and textiles; Croatia exports machinery and chemicals.
~$200mn
Total bilateral trade in goods
~$130mn
India exports to country
~$70mn
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.2bnin 2023 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1992, in 5 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
India-Croatia relations are developing positively within the India-EU framework. Tourism, pharmaceutical trade, and defence cooperation are the growth areas. Croatia's EU and Schengen membership are facilitating greater economic and people-to-people exchange. The relationship is not strategically priority-ranked but is growing steadily.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalZagreb
Population3.9 million
RegionEurope
Diplomatic tiesSince 1992
Indian diaspora~1,000
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