Research

Our research reports provide comprehensive, up-to-date
information and analysis on the Cambodian economy in regional
and global context, selected industries, and the equity market in Cambodia.

Market Update

Cambodia's GFT exports reach $6 billion

Cambodia's garments, footwear, and travel products (GFT) sector has seen a 23.5% increase in exports over the past five months, reaching $6,137 million, according to a Ministry of Commerce report. The sector, which currently employs around 1,538 factories and branches, is the largest ...

Cambodia's garments, footwear,...

June 20, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia achieves record rice production in 2024 with strong government support

The Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) has recorded a record growth of producing over 14 million tonnes of rice in 2024, thanks to the support of the Royal Government. The CRF has 301 active members and exports rice to 123 international destinations. The ...

The Cambodia Rice Federation (...

June 19, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia records $7.2 billion in trade with ASEAN from January to May

Cambodia's trade volume with ASEAN member states reached $7.2 billion in the first five months of 2025, a 5.5% increase from the same period last year, according to a report. The country exported products worth $2.7 billion to other ASEAN countries, ...

Cambodia's trade volume with A...

June 17, 2025

Market Update

PM urges banks and MFIs to reduce loan burden on returning workers

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) and the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) to help ease the financial burden on Cambodian workers returning from Thailand, particularly those facing ...

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun M...

June 16, 2025

Market Update

Automotive tyre exports record 76% growth

Cambodia has seen a significant increase in car tyre exports in the first four months of 2025, thanks to the country's successful export promotion efforts. Between January and April, Cambodia exported car tyres worth $437 million, a 76% increase from the previous year. The Ministry of Commerce Secretary of State, Penn Sovicheat, attributed this growth to the country's diversification of products and the government's efforts to promote and expand exports to regional and global markets. The government is streamlining ...

Cambodia has seen a significan...

June 13, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia's diesel, gasoline, and combustion gas imports exceed $834 million in four months

Cambodia's imports of diesel fuel, gasoline, and combustion gas decreased by 12.6% in the first four months of 2025, according to a Ministry of Commerce report. The total value of these imports was $834.37 million, down from $954.88 million in ...

Cambodia's imports of diesel f...

June 12, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia records over $25 billion in trade within five-month period

Cambodia's international trade volume reached over $25 billion in the first five months of this year, according to a report by the General Department of Customs and Excise. The volume rose by 18.5% to $25.29 billion between January and May, compared to $21.33 billion ...

Cambodia's international trade...

June 11, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia's exports to EU total $1.44 billion in first four months

Cambodia's exports to the European Union (EU) increased by 23% to $1,449 million in the first months of 2025, compared to the same period last year. However, the country's imports from the EU fell by 8.8% to $253 million from January to April...

Cambodia's exports to the Euro...

June 10, 2025

Market Update

CSX and YEAC sign MoU to support entrepreneurial growth

The Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) and the Young Entrepreneurs Association of Cambodia (YEAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the securities sector and provide new financing options for Cambodian entrepreneurs. The partnership aims ...

The Cambodia Securities Exchan...

June 9, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia's insurance sector grows 6% in first four months of 2025

Cambodia's insurance industry registered a gross premium of $129.5 million in the first four months of 2025, a 6% increase from the same period last year, according to an Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC) report. The growth was attributed to 18 general ...

Cambodia's insurance industry ...

June 6, 2025