EVC expo Croatia 2027
The Most Permissive Market in Europe.
No excise tax. All flavors permitted; your gateway to Southeastern Europe.
WHY CROATIA – MARKET OVERVIEW
Croatia represents the most permissive regulatory environment in the European Union — and the highest usage rates.
✓ NO excise tax — only 25% VAT
✓ All flavors permitted — no bans
✓ Disposable vapes legal
✓ Online sales permitted (with registration)
✓ Cross-border sales allowed
✓ 32% current use rate — highest in the EU after Poland
The advertising ban makes exhibitions critical for market access.
HR-EVC EXPO is your direct channel to Croatian retailers, distributors, and consumers.
HR Croatia
~60M
Market Size (est.)
32%
Current Use Rate
0
Excise Tax (only VAT 25%)
Permitted
All Flavors
Why Exhibit at HR-EVC Expo
Lowest Barriers in the EU
No excise tax means more competitive pricing for your products. Enter a market where your margins work harder.
Highest Usage Rates
32% of adults currently use vaping products — the second-highest adoption rate in the EU. Your audience is already here.
Gateway to Southeastern Europe
Position your brand in Zagreb — the hub for accessing Bosnia, Serbia, Slovenia, and the broader Balkan region.
Exhibition-Dependent Market
With a complete advertising ban in place, trade exhibitions are the ONLY way to build brand awareness and secure distribution partnerships.
HR_Current Availability
Tier 1: Premium Tier — 70% Committed
Tier 2: Flagship Tier — Sold Out
Tier 3: Essential Tier — 90% Open
Who Should Exhibit
✓ Manufacturers with EU-compliant products
✓ Brands seeking Balkan distribution
✓ Innovators with next-generation devices
✓ Distributors building regulatory-certain portfolios
✓ Regulatory and logistics specialists
Don't miss the window — Croatia's permissive environment won't last forever.
Ready to Enter Europe's Most Permissive Market?
HR-EVC EXPO 2027 | Zagreb
April 24-25.
Spaces are limited and allocated based on fit, timing, and commitment.
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NEXT LVL EU Limited was founded in 2017 with a clear mission: to create professional, curated exhibition platforms where the alternative nicotine industry could build genuine commercial relationships. Not packed halls. Not random crowds. Purposeful connections.
EU VAPE CONNECT represents everything we've learned—refined for 2027. We've stripped away the inefficiencies of traditional trade shows and built something focused entirely on your commercial outcomes.
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