PHNOM PENH: Cambodian export goods continue to record notable growth. In the first 10 months of the year, they reached nearly US$30 billion, equivalent to 99.7% of the country’s total export value for the whole of 2025. The growth reflects continued momentum and the Kingdom’s increasing production capacity.
According to the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE), the country exported goods worth a total of $29.99 billion between January and October 2026, an increase of 20.4% compared with the $24.9 billion during the same period last year.
The figure nearly matched the total export value of $30.08 billion that was recorded in 2025, highlighting the expansion of domestic production and the growing integration of Cambodian products into international markets.
The US remained the largest market for Cambodian products, accounting for 44.3% of total exports. Vietnam ranked second at 11.4%, followed by China at 5.6%, Japan at 5.3%, Spain at 4% and Canada at 3.8%.
Economist Duch Darin highlighted the importance of further strengthening trade relations and expanding export markets to sustain trade momentum.
“Cambodia should continue strengthening and maintaining trade relations with its partners, while expanding export markets and improving domestic production capacity to enhance resilience and promote trade growth that can serve the national economy’s long-term interests,” he said.
Alongside the growth in exports, Cambodia also imported approximately $33.47 billion worth of goods during the first 10 months of this year, up 21.2% from the same period in 2025.
International trade reached $63.46 billion, up 20.9% from $52.51 billion. The Kingdom recorded a trade deficit of approximately $3.48 billion, largely due to imports of the raw materials used by the manufacturing sector.
In 2025, Cambodia’s total international trade reached $65.25 billion, an increase of 17.66% from the $55.45 billion recorded in 2024. - The Phnom Penh Post/ANN
