Research

Our research reports provide comprehensive, up-to-date
information and analysis on the Cambodian economy in regional
and global context, selected industries, and the equity market in Cambodia.

Market Update

In 2023, Cambodia's exports to RCEP countries increased by 28%

In 2023, Cambodia witnessed a 28.8% surge in exports to RCEP countries, constituting 34.62% of the total trade volume of $23.6 billion. The RCEP free trade agreement, operational since January 1, 2022, involving ...

In 2023, Cambodia witnessed a ...

January 15, 2024

Market Update

Over 100 tonnes of Kampot pepper are exported by Cambodia

Cambodia's Kampot pepper, a Geographical Indication (GI) product in the European Union, saw a marginal decline in exports, totaling 103 tonnes in 2023 - a decrease of 11% compared to 2022, as reported by the Kampot Pepper ...

Cambodia's Kampot pepper, a Ge...

January 10, 2024

Market Update

PM says Preah Sihanouk province will soon receive a special investment package

Prime Minister Hun Manet is slated to unveil an investment promotion initiative for Preah Sihanouk province on January 25, aiming to address construction challenges. Following a successful model used ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet is sl...

January 9, 2024

Market Update

Agriproduct exports exceeded $4.3 billion in 2023

Cambodia exported 8.4 million tonnes of agricultural products in 2023, generating approximately $4.3 billion in revenue, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. Key exports included rice, bananas, mangoes, ...

Cambodia exported 8.4 million ...

January 8, 2024

Market Update

9.5 tonnes of gold ore are extracted in Cambodia since June 2021

Cambodia has extracted 9,500 kilograms of gold ore since commercial mining began in June 2021, as reported by the Ministry of Mines and Energy. The mining sector has significantly contributed to the nation's progress, witnessing a ...

Cambodia has extracted 9,500 k...

January 5, 2024

Market Update

In 2023, 268 new investment projects come to Cambodia, creating over 307,000 new jobs

Cambodia attracted fixed-asset investment of $4.92 billion in 2023, marking a 22% increase from $4.03 billion the previous year, as reported by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) in a news release on Wednesday. The Southeast ...

Cambodia attracted fixed-asset...

January 4, 2024

Market Update

The Ministry of Commerce is prepared to draft a pepper policy

Cambodia's Ministry of Commerce is set to draft a national pepper policy this year to enhance market share, competition, and ensure value-added prices for the pepper production chain. The policy will be drafted in the first quarter of 2024, in ...

Cambodia's Ministry of Commerc...

January 3, 2024

Market Update

Call for Cambodia to establish deposit-protection schemes

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has urged the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) to establish deposit-protection schemes to enhance the stability of the banking framework in the country. The NBC should intervene ...

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Rese...

January 2, 2024

Market Update

Over 11,000 new companies are registered by the ministry in the first 11 months of 2023

The Cambodian Ministry of Commerce registered 11,506 new companies and enterprises in January-November 2023, reflecting a 14.58% increase compared to the same period last year. Of these, over 61% ...

The Cambodian Ministry of Comm...

December 29, 2023

Market Update

January-November 2023 saw a 14.8% YoY decrease in Cambodia's textile and apparel exports

In the first 11 months of this year, Cambodia experienced a 15% year-on-year (YoY) decline in the export value of textiles, garments, footwear, and travel products, amounting to $9.9 billion. The decrease ...

In the first 11 months of this...

December 28, 2023