The Croatian Power Exchange (CROPEX) reported 1,314,010.2 MWh of electricity traded in June 2026. The total volume was up 19.1% from May and increased by 9.1% year on year versus the same month in 2025. The exchange said the figures reflected continued expansion in trading activity.
June 2026 trading split across day-ahead and intraday
CROPEX trading in June was split between the day-ahead and intraday segments. The day-ahead market accounted for 986,130.5 MWh, while the intraday market recorded 327,879.7 MWh. Average daily day-ahead volume reached 32,871 MWh.
The exchange reported that liquidity levels were accompanied by higher price outcomes during the month. It said the move in prices occurred alongside the increase in traded volumes across both market segments.
Day-ahead and intraday prices increase during June
The average day-ahead baseload price rose to €115.90/MWh. This was an 11.9% increase compared with May. Peak-hour prices rose more sharply, with the average peak price reaching €250.97/MWh, up 286% on a monthly basis.
CROPEX also reported an increase in intraday pricing. The average traded intraday price reached €120.34/MWh, up 12.6% versus the previous month.
CROPEX ownership and market development milestones
CROPEX was established on 11 March 2016 through cooperation with Nord Pool. The exchange is jointly owned by the Croatian Transmission System Operator (HOPS) and the Croatian Energy Market Operator (HROTE). CROPEX expanded its offering with the launch of an intraday market in April 2017.
A further integration step took place on 19 June 2018, when CROPEX day-ahead trading was coupled with the Multi-Regional Coupling (MRC) markets via the Croatia-Slovenia interconnection. The exchange said this coupling improved cross-border trading opportunities and strengthened Croatia’s link to the broader European electricity market.
Role as renewables expand and regional flows change
CROPEX said its role is expected to grow as renewable generation expands and regional electricity flows become more dynamic. It pointed to support for market liquidity and price transparency within Southeast Europe’s electricity market.
The exchange also cited cross-border integration and efficient development of regional trading as areas where it expects to contribute as conditions evolve.