Export is an important component in the overall economic growth and the realization of competitive advantages and for this reason the research deals with the impact of Croatian accession to the European Union on export. As Croatia has entered the single market of EU member states, it has been assumed that it affected the export rates in Croatia. However, the F-test has not been proven statistically significant relationship between the Croatian accession into the EU and the value of exports. The research proved that the Croatian export trends were not statistically significantly increased after joining the EU because Croatia has not effectively used the possibility of co-financing through grants from EU funds. Grants are focused on economic recovery and development of competitiveness and stimulate exports. Croatia is on the last place in comparison with other EU member states measured by utilization rate of EU funds. The recommendation is to systematically strengthen resource foundation for a more efficient use of allocated funds from the EU, and this applies particularly to the education of human resources and a more efficient allocation of financial resources needed for Croatia´s own share in the financing of EU projects.