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Cambodia's Export Growth Surges 16.2% Year-on-Year in First Half of 2025

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Cambodia's export figures have continued to show a strong trend, with the country's export revenue reaching a milestone of US$14.29 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a significant 16.2 percent year-on-year increase. This growth is attributed to the country's diverse export portfolio, which includes garments, footwear, travel goods, and various agricultural products. The top five export destinations for Cambodia are the United States, Vietnam, Japan, Canada, and China, with the latter's free trade agreement (FTA) playing a crucial role in boosting Cambodia's export performance. The robust growth in exports reflects continued demand for Cambodian products in international markets, despite global economic challenges.

Key Takeaways:

  • The General Department of Customs and Excise reported that Cambodia's export revenue reached US$14.29 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a 16.2 percent year-on-year increase.
  • The top export items included garments, footwear, travel goods, bicycles, car tyres, solar panels, and a range of agricultural products such as rice, rubber, cassava, bananas, mangoes, and longans.
  • China's free trade agreement (FTA) played a significant role in boosting Cambodia's export performance, as tariffs and trade barriers were reduced, making Cambodian goods more competitive globally.
  • The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) also contributed to Cambodia's export growth, as it provided a framework for regional trade and diversified the country's export markets.
  • The garment, footwear, and travel goods industry remains Cambodia's largest foreign exchange earner, with approximately 1,538 factories and branches employing around 913,000 workers, mostly women.
  • Major imported goods included petroleum, raw materials for garment and footwear production, travel goods, vehicles, machinery, electronic appliances, and various consumer products.
  • Cambodia's imports reached US$16.27 billion during the January-June period, up 18 percent compared to the same period last year.

Statistics:

  • Export revenue: US$14.29 billion
  • Year-on-year increase: 16.2 percent
  • Top export destinations: United States, Vietnam, Japan, Canada, and China
  • Import revenue: US$16.27 billion
  • Year-on-year increase: 18 percent
  • Major export items: garments, footwear, travel goods, bicycles, car tyres, solar panels, and agricultural products
  • Total number of factories and branches in the garment, footwear, and travel goods industry: approximately 1,538
  • Total number of workers in the garment, footwear, and travel goods industry: around 913,000

Sources:

  • Agence Kampuchea Presse (10 Jul 2025)
  • General Department of Customs and Excise (report)
  • Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (latest data)

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