Market Trends 2025

The Engines of Growth: Top 10 Cambodian Agricultural Exports

Analyzing the commodities driving Cambodia's record-breaking $4.18B export revenue in 2025.

$4.18B+

Total Revenue (Q1-Q3 2025)

28.6%

Year-on-Year Growth

6.5M

Metric Tons Exported

Top 10 Cambodian Agricultural Exports
01

Milled & Paddy Rice

The crown jewel of Cambodia's agriculture. While paddy rice continues to dominate volume (primarily to Vietnam), high-value milled fragrant rice like Malys Angkor remains the country's most recognized export to the EU and China.

Top Export Earner
Major Market: EU, China
02

Raw Cashew Nuts

Cambodia has surpassed Ivory Coast to become one of the world's largest producers of raw cashew nuts (RCN). With over 800,000 tons produced annually, the sector is now shifting from raw exports to local premium processing for B2B global markets.

High Growth
Processing Focus
03

Cassava (Chips & Starch)

A massive volume contributor. Exported as fresh roots, dried chips, and increasingly as industrial-grade starch. Cambodia's cassava is prized in the region for biofuel and animal feed production.

3M+ Tons
Industrial Use
04

Natural Rubber

A consistent pillar of the export economy. Recent investments in tire manufacturing within Cambodia's Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are beginning to keep more value-add locally, though latex remains a top raw export.

Traditional Staple
Price Recovery
05

Yellow Bananas

Fresh banana exports have surged since 2021, particularly to the Chinese market. Modern plantation infrastructure in provinces like Ratanakiri has professionalized the supply chain for cold-chain international delivery.

Cold-Chain Driven
GAP Certified
06

Mangoes (Fresh & Dried)

The Keo Romeat variety is the star here. While fresh exports face strict phytosanitary hurdles, the Dried Fruit sector has boomed, providing a stable, year-round export product that retains high sweetness and nutrition.

Premium Quality
Value-Added Growth
07

Kampot & Regional Pepper

While Kampot Pepper represents the ultra-premium GI (Geographical Indication) niche, large-scale production in other provinces provides high-density white and black pepper for global spice wholesalers.

GI Status
High Potency
08

Corn (Maize)

Primarily used for regional animal feed, corn exports have seen a steady rise as the livestock industry in Southeast Asia expands. Cambodia's non-GMO corn is increasingly competitive.

Regional Hub
Feed Industry
09

Crude Palm Oil

A smaller but strategically important export. Primarily produced in the coastal provinces, Crude Palm Oil (CPO) targets regional refineries and industrial buyers.

Strategic Asset
10

Herbal & Wellness Products

The "New Frontier." As discussed in our recent feature on the Herbal Renaissance, products like wild turmeric, ginger, and lemongrass are moving from niche market stalls to professional international supply chains.

Rapid Trend
High Margin

"The shift from exporting raw commodities to high-value processed goods is the defining trend of 2025. Cambodia is no longer just a farm; it is becoming a factory for the world's wellness and food industries."