AKP Phnom Penh, October 10, 2025 --

Cambodia’s trade with international partners reached US$46.99 billion in the first nine months of 2025, up 14.8 percent from US$40 billion in the same period last year, according to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) released on Thursday.

From January to September 2025, Cambodia exported goods worth US$22.38 billion, an increase of 12.9 percent, while imports totaled US$24.61 billion, up 16.6 percent, the report stated.

The data shows that Cambodia’s international trade balance recorded a deficit of approximately US$2.22 billion, compared to US$1.27 billion a year earlier.

Despite global economic challenges, Cambodia’s export growth demonstrates that its products remain highly competitive in foreign markets, said H.E. Penn Sovicheat, Secretary of State and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce.

He highlighted the role of free trade agreements (FTAs) with China, the Republic of Korea, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in opening new market opportunities for Cambodian products.

“The implementation of the FTAs and the country’s trade preferences plays a key role in boosting exports of made-in-Cambodia products,” he said.

Cambodia’s main trading partners include China, the United States, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, and Canada, which have all seen notable export growth.

Major Cambodian export products such as garments, footwear, travel goods, and bicycles continue to perform strongly. Other key exports include electronics, automotive parts, and agricultural products such as rice and cashew nuts.

The Ministry of Commerce is currently working to establish more free trade agreements with major partners to further expand market access for Cambodian exports.

Cambodia is a signatory to the ASEAN Free Trade Area, the ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements with dialogue partners, the RCEP, and bilateral FTAs with China, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates.

By Chea Vannak