AKP Phnom Penh, April 10, 2026 --

Cambodia’s international trade reached more than US$16 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, up 17 percent from US$14.44 billion in the same period last year, according to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise.

Between January and March, the Kingdom exported goods worth US$8.09 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 17.7 percent, the report released on April 10 stated.

Imports totalled US$8.33 billion during the same period, representing a 16.7 percent rise compared to last year.

Cambodia’s top five export destinations were the United States, Vietnam, Japan, China, and Spain.

Ministry of Commerce Secretary of State and Spokesperson H.E. Penn Sovicheat attributed the growth to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and bilateral free trade agreements with China, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates.

“These regional and bilateral trade agreements have served as catalysts for long-term, sustainable export growth by providing preferential tariffs for Cambodian products,” he said.

Cambodia’s main export products include garments, machinery, electrical equipment, footwear, leather goods, grains, furniture, rubber, fruits, vegetables, pearls, and textiles.

By C. Nika