In April 2026, the Croatian power exchange, CROPEX, experienced a notable surge in trading activity, with a total of 1,179,096.4 MWh of electricity traded. This represents a significant increase of 19.1% from March 2026. The day-ahead market accounted for the majority of this volume, with 913,476.3 MWh traded, while the intraday market saw 265,620.1 MWh. Year-on-year comparisons also reflect growth, as total trading volume increased by 20.1% compared to April 2025.
The pricing landscape on the day-ahead market shifted considerably during this period. The average daily baseload price fell to €90.42/MWh, marking a decrease of 17.9% from March 2026. Additionally, the average euro-peak price saw a substantial drop to €58.66/MWh, which is 37.4% lower than the previous month. This decline indicates weaker pricing conditions during peak demand hours and suggests a reduction in volatility within this segment.
The intraday market also reflected similar trends, with an average price of €87.55/MWh, down by 20.3%. The overall data for April indicates that while trading volumes are on the rise, price levels are declining across all major segments. This trend may point to evolving regional supply-demand dynamics and softer short-term market conditions affecting the Croatian electricity market.
