The topic of the final paper is HoReCa segment of the wholesale trade in the Croatian market based on the services of the catering industry and tourism. In the elaboration of this topic, firstly, there is a presentation of trade and secondly, the presentation of the wholesale in general. Key questions analysed in this final paper include wholesale trade function in the HoReCa department and leading wholesale trade companies in the HoReCa department on the Croatian market. There is an analysis of trade companies: METRO Cash & Carry, ATLANTIC TRADE d.o.o, ROTO DINAMIC d.o.o and VELPRO CENTAR d.o.o. Mentioned companies are observed through products assortment, financial indicators and the analysis of the subject as well as the market share and competition. Previous to any conluding consideration, there is a research of the wholesale trade future in the HoReCa segment. Finally, there is a conclusion that the complexity of the distribution and collection claim is highly expressed in the HoReCa segment of wholesale trade. Therefore the main manufacturers of the alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as the food and other products which are aimed towards HoReCa market are focused on the development of their brands, while the trade is in charge of the distribution and collection.