AKP Phnom Penh, January 13, 2026 --

Bilateral trade between Cambodia and China reached US$19.73 billion last year, marking a 29.9 percent increase from US$15.18 billion in 2024, according to data released on Tuesday by the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE).

The report showed that Cambodia’s exports to China inched down slightly to around US$1.68 billion from US$1.7 billion the previous year. 

Meanwhile, imports from China rose by 34.3 percent to more than US$18.04 billion. 

According to the Ministry, Cambodia’s main traded goods in 2025 included garments, footwear, travel goods and bags, rice, tyres, cashew nuts, electronic devices and components, cassava, bicycles, and wires and wire ropes.

Minister of Commerce H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul said China remained Cambodia’s largest trading partner in 2025, followed by the United States and Vietnam.

The Minister said the Royal Government has continued to pursue market diversification and trade facilitation measures, noting that Cambodian products were exported to 169 countries in 2025, up from 164 countries in 2024. 

She added that expanding export destinations and improving competitiveness remain key priorities as Cambodia seeks to strengthen its trade resilience and reduce over-dependence on a small number of major markets.

By Sum Kosal