Trade is the most significant factor in the growth and development of a country's economy. Increasing exports and decreasing imports increases the GDP of a country, i.e. increases the country's surplus, creates new jobs and increases the competitiveness of a country in the international market. By becoming a member of the European Union, the Republic of Croatia has become a part of the EU single market characterized by the absence of customs and noncustoms barriers and where the costs of cross-border business are reduced. The rise in the value of exports of goods and services in the Republic of Croatia was stimulated by Croatia's accession to the European Union and the recovery of the European Union. Such growth has led to the recovery of the Croatian economy after years of crisis. The largest foreign trade partners of the Republic of Croatia from the European Union are Germany, Slovenia and Italy. As regards exports to the Republic of Croatia, on the EU markets, the most exported products are from the following sectors: food and live animals, beverages and tobacco, raw materials, mineral fuels, chemical products, machinery and vehicles, etc.Exports in the Republic of Croatia are increasing and imports are trying to influence the Export Support Action Plan. The purpose of the Action Plan is to build a system of lasting support for the Government by exporters at all stages of export. It is also planned to create a Governmental Web Portal that will be unique and would benefit exporters as it would contain all important information and a business portal to facilitate initial contact between exporters from the Republic of Croatia and foreign partners. The purpose and goal of this paper is to show the importance of trade for Croatia. Guidelines are presented to help reduce imports and increase exports and improve Croatia's overall trade. Also, the paper analyzes the structure of Croatian imports and exports with other EU countries.