Minister Vukelic to Meet Business People in Kosovo

Croatian Economy Minister Branko Vukelic is heading a business delegation to a one-day visit to Kosovo.

An economic forum will be held in Pristina with 80 managers from Croatia participating, Vecernji list writes. 

Exchange of goods 33.4 million euros

The total exchange of goods of Croatia and Kosovo is around 33.4 million euros per year, with Croatia’s exports covering 32.2 million euros. Mostly exported are agricultural and food products.

The greatest Croatian exporters to Kosovo are TDR, Podravka, Saponia, Kvasac, Ina, Koncar, Pliva, Dukat, Kras, Ledo, Petrokov and Belupo. Croatian companies in Kosovo have 15 companies in Kosovo, while 30 companies are present via dealers and distribution companies.

No customs on industrial products 

Croatian companies’ business is facilitated by the temporary agreement on free trade signed by the Croatian government and the UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo.

In line with the agreement dated November 1, 2006, customs tariffs have been rescinded for industrial products, except for three groups of products from Croatia on which 60 percent of customs tariffs is paid. This will also be rescinded next year.

Customs tariffs for agricultural products were also cancelled, except for five groups of products on which the rate of most privileged nation is applied.