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Phnom Penh, June 21 — A robust increase in car tyre exports was recorded during the first five months of 2025, reflecting the country’s expanding industrial base and growing appeal to global manufacturers. According to a recent report from the Ministry of Commerce, car tyres worth US$560.7 million were exported between January and May 2025.…
Boeung Ket Rubber Plantation, located in Stung Trang district of Kampong Cham province, is making a bold move toward enhancing Cambodia’s manufacturing capabilities by announcing its expansion into latex glove production for export. This strategic shift is part of the company’s broader plan to process rubber locally, reduce reliance on foreign producers, and increase Cambodia’s…
Phnom Penh, 17 Jun 2025 – Cambodia’s export sector continues to post strong growth, with earnings from garments, footwear, and travel products (GFT) reaching US$6.14 billion in the first five months of 2025, marking a 23.5% increase compared to US$4.97 billion during the same period last year, according to the General Department of Customs and…
Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP), one of Cambodia’s key inland logistics hubs, recorded significant growth in the first five months of 2025, driven by increased investment inflows and robust agricultural exports. According to a press release from the publicly listed PPAP, the port handled 206,055 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) between January and May 2025 —…
Cambodia’s international trade continues to show robust growth, with the total value of imports and exports reaching $25.29 billion in the first five months of 2025—a significant 18.5% increase compared to the same period last year, according to a June 10 report by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). This upward trend reflects…
Cambodia’s trade with Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries surged in the first four months of 2025, with exports reaching $3.62 billion — a 7.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Ministry of Commerce. The RCEP, the world’s largest free trade agreement, includes 15 nations: the 10 ASEAN member…
Phnom Penh, Cambodia — Cambodia and Japan have unveiled a comprehensive Economic Co-Creation Package aimed at deepening cooperation across key sectors, including trade, human resource development, green energy, logistics, and digital transformation. This multi-dimensional framework reinforces the commitment of both nations to co-develop sustainable and mutually beneficial initiatives through the alignment of government agencies, educational…
As Cambodia gears up for the second round of negotiations with the United States next month over the imposition of a 49% “reciprocal” tariff on Cambodian goods, key stakeholders are focusing on issues of trade balance, origin of goods, and market diversification strategies. The tariff, introduced during the Trump administration, has come under renewed scrutiny,…
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have become a pivotal factor in Cambodia’s economic development, offering unique opportunities for both domestic and international investors. These zones have proven to be highly effective in attracting companies to establish factories and enterprises, contributing significantly to the country’s industrial growth. As of early 2025, the Royal Group Phnom Penh Special…
Cambodia’s rubber export sector has experienced a notable boost in the first four months of 2025, with earnings up nearly 18% compared to the same period last year, driven by an increase in international rubber prices. From January to April 2025, the Kingdom earned almost $150 million from rubber exports, including rubber latex and rubberwood.…
Cambodia’s rice sector has recorded impressive export performance in the first four months of 2025, generating USD 932.27 million in national revenue, according to data from the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF). This marks a year-on-year increase of nearly 10%, reflecting growing international demand for both Cambodian paddy and milled rice. Paddy and Milled Rice Drive…
PHNOM PENH – Thailand has agreed to purchase 300,000 tonnes of cassava and 100,000 tonnes of red corn annually from Cambodia following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Thailand’s Koson Group and the Cassava Federation of Cambodia (CFC). The signing ceremony was presided over by Reach Ra, Secretary of State at Cambodia’s…
The Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with relevant ministries and institutions, is in the process of developing a new special procedure aimed at facilitating and regulating the export of Cambodian goods to the United States. This initiative focuses on reinforcing the monitoring mechanisms for local content and value addition to ensure full compliance with both…
