AKP Phnom Penh, January 08, 2026 --

Cambodia’s total international trade volume in 2025 reached more than US$65.25 billion, marking an 18 percent increase compared to 2024, according to a report released by the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.

The Kingdom exported goods worth US$31.28 billion to international markets last year, up 17 percent from US$26.75 billion in 2024, the report stated.

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

Meanwhile, imports rose by more than 18 percent to US$33.96 billion, the report noted, adding that China, the United States, and Vietnam remained Cambodia’s largest trading partners.

H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, attributed the strong growth in international trade to the Royal Government of Cambodia’s deep reforms aimed at diversifying both products and export markets.

“These figures reflect the results of targeted measures implemented by the Royal Government of Cambodia to strengthen diversification in domestic production and international exports,” the Minister said at the opening ceremony of the Ministry’s annual meeting held this morning to review achievements in 2025 and outline objectives for 2026.

She also highlighted the Ministry’s efforts to enhance and facilitate trade activities, including strengthening trade capacity and simplifying export procedures through digital ecosystems.

The garment, footwear, and travel goods sector remains the Kingdom’s largest foreign exchange earner, accounting for approximately 50 percent of total export value.

According to the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, the sector comprises about 1,608 factories and employs approximately 913,000 workers, the majority of whom are women.

By Chea Vannak