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

Exports to EU surge 25% YoY in 2022

Cambodian exports to the EU in 2022 were valued at $4.05bn, up more than 25% from $3.23bn in 2021, according to the Ministry of Commerce. Germany was Cambodia's largest EU trading partner in 2022, accounting for $1.25bn, up 19.3% YoY, followed by Belgium ($721.6mn; up 32.3%), the Netherlands ($596.7mn; 27%), France ($542.4mn; up 26.0%) and Spain ($503.8mn; up 38.7%)....

Cambodian exports to the EU i...

February 8, 2023

Market Update

Cambodia prepares to exit LDC status

Cambodia has conducted studies on the impacts of the exit of Least Developed Countries (LDC) status, challenges, and the loss of the trade preference scheme. To leave this status, Cambodia needs to pass at least three categories: Gross National Income (GNI) per capita, the Human Assets Index (HAI), and the Economic and Environmental Vulnerability Index...

Cambodia has conducted studies...

February 6, 2023

Market Update

Study on Bassac river-to-sea waterway completed

A key study on a proposed waterway link from Bassac river to the sea in the Kampot-Kep regioon has been completed, revealing plans for the project to connect to a seaport in Kampot province, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport...

A key study on a proposed wate...

February 2, 2023

Market Update

CSX index edges down slightly

On Feb 1, 2023, the CSX index retreated 0.05% from the previous close to 491.7pts. Only PAS made loss on the main board, edging down 0.43% to KHR14,000...

On Feb 1, 2023, the CSX index ...

February 1, 2023

Market Update

CSX index posts monthly gain of 1.7%

On Jan 31, 2023, the CSX index edged up slightly from the previous close to 491.9pts, posting a monthly gain of 1.7%. PPAP shares saw the biggest monthly gain of 6.43%, closing at KHR14,900, followed by PAS shares which gained 5.56% from the previous month to finish at KHR14,060....

On Jan 31, 2023, the CSX index...

January 31, 2023

Market Update

CSX index posts weekly gain of 0.55%

On Jan 27, 2022, the CSX index rose 0.28% from the previous close to 492.06pts, up 0.55% from last week. PPAP shares saw the biggest weekly gain of 2.1%, finishing at KHR14,800, followed by PAS shares which rose 1.9% from last Friday to KHR14,100.

On Jan 27, 2022, the CSX index...

January 27, 2023

Market Update

Cambodia's imports of iron and steel up 23% YoY in 2022

ambodia's import of iron and steel in 2022 reached $360mn, an increase of 23% YoY, according to the General Depart of Customs and Excise (GDCE). Cambodia Constructors Association general manager Chiv Sivpheng said that imports of iron, steel and other construction materials are on a steady upward...

ambodia's import of iron and s...

January 20, 2023

Market Update

NBC announces new mechanisms and conditions for purchasing NCD

The National Bank of Cambodia has announced the change in the mechanisms and conditions of purchasing Negotiable Certificate of Deposits (NCD) to provide banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs) with more benefits, said bankers....

The National Bank of Cambodia ...

January 19, 2023

Equity Report

PPWSA's 3Q22 review: water sales continue to see solid growth

Water subscription reached 447,679 connections at the end of 3Q22, an increase of 1.2% compared to the end of 2Q22, and 5.2% compared to 3Q21. Of the total subscriptions, household clients account for 358,770 connections, or 80.1%, while commercial and industrial clients account for 82,193 connections or 18.4%, with the other 6,716 connections being subscriptions from government institutions, autonomous state authorities, private water distributors, and others....

Water subscription reached 447...

January 18, 2023

Market Update

Cambodia-Japan bilateral trade up 12% YoY in 2022

he bilateral merchandise trade between Cambodia and Japan reached $1.95bn in 2022, up 12% YoY, according to the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE).

he bilateral merchandise trade...

January 17, 2023