AKP Phnom Penh, August 12, 2025 --  

Cambodia’s international trade volume reached over US$36.32 billion in the first seven months of this year, marking a 16.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia.

Between January and July, the Kingdom exported goods worth US$17.16 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 16.2 percent. Meanwhile, imports totaled US$19.15 billion, up 16.7 percent from the same period in 2024.

The United States remained the largest market for Cambodian exports, with a total value of US$6.92 billion, followed by Vietnam at US$2.43 billion.

Key drivers of export growth included Cambodia’s traditional strengths in garments, footwear, and travel goods, along with growing contributions from sectors such as bicycles, car tires, and solar panels.

Agricultural products such as rice, rubber, cassava, bananas, mangoes, and longans also played a significant role in the country’s strong export performance.

The garment, footwear, and travel goods industry remains Cambodia’s largest foreign exchange earner. The sector currently comprises around 1,538 factories and branches, employing approximately 913,000 workers—most of whom are women— the latest report from the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training pointed out.

On the import side, China continued to be Cambodia’s largest supplier, with imports valued at US$10 billion during the first seven months of 2025—an increase of 30.5 percent compared to the same period in the previous year.

Major imported goods included petroleum, raw materials for garments, footwear and travel goods, vehicles, machinery, electronic appliances, and consumer products.

By Phal Sophanith