Introduction
Cambodia is a Southeast Asian country bordered by Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam, with the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest. Known for its cultural heritage and strategic location, Cambodia is a country that is growing quickly and integrating deeper into regional trade networks. In this Cambodia country profile, we, SOA, provide an overview of Cambodia’s economy, imports, exports, and investment outlook for 2025.
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Key Facts About the Country of Cambodia
Before looking deeper into Cambodia’s economy and trade, here are some key Cambodia country facts:
| Indicator | Details |
| Population
Median age Urbanization Religion Cambodia country currency Land area Major sectors |
18.1 million (2025)
26.2 years 41.5% 96.6% Buddhist Cambodia Riel (KHR) | 1 USD = 4,010 KHR (July 2025) 181,035 km² Agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, services |
Economy of Cambodia 2025
The economy of Cambodia has grown steadily in recent years. Between 2022 and 2024, GDP growth averaged 5–6%. Growth is forecasted to slow slightly to 4.0% in 2025 and 4.5% in 2026, but momentum remains strong.
In 2024, Cambodia recorded a GDP of US$46.35 billion, with a GDP per capita of US$2,628. Services made up 40.5% of GDP, followed by agriculture at 36.1%, and industry at 17.8%.
As a result, Cambodia’s economy is still heavily dependent on agriculture and services, but manufacturing is growing fast thanks to investment in garments, electronics, and construction materials.
Trade in Cambodia
Cambodia’s external trade continues to expand, reflecting its integration with regional and global markets.
In 2024, Cambodia exported goods worth US$26.2 billion, up 15.7% year-over-year. Imports reached US$28.54 billion, growing 18% year-over-year, which resulted in a trade deficit.
Cambodia Country Profile: Trade Flows (Updated 2024)
| Category | Details |
| Total exports | US$26.2 billion (+15.7% YoY) |
| Main exports | Knitted apparel, non-knitted apparel, leather goods, electronics, cereals |
| Top export markets | USA (US$9.91B), Vietnam (US$3.61B), China (US$1.75B), Japan (US$1.41B), Indonesia (US$1B) |
| Total imports | US$28.54 billion (+18% YoY) |
| Main imports | Mineral fuels, fabrics, electrical machinery, boilers, vehicles |
| Top import sources | China (US$13.4B), Vietnam (US$4.2B), Thailand (US$3.4B), South Korea (US$5.9B), Japan (US$3.2B) |
For Cambodia’s main exports, the garment industry remains its largest export sector, while new categories like electronics and machinery are increasing.
Meanwhile, Cambodia’s imports highlight the need for raw materials and intermediate goods to support its export industries.
In addition, about top trade partners, Cambodia’s trade is strongly tied to neighboring countries and key global markets like the U.S. and China.
| 💡 Quick Fact: In 2024, Cambodia exported US$26.2 billion worth of goods, with the United States as its top market, buying nearly US$10 billion. |
Investment in Cambodia
In 2023, Cambodia recorded FDI inflows of US$46.8 billion, equal to 197.8 trillion KHR. This was one of the highest inflows in its history.
The Indonesian Investment Authority (INA) and bilateral agreements such as AFTA, ACFTA, RCEP, and AANZFTA create favorable conditions for foreign investors. Major FDI sectors include:
- Manufacturing (23.3%)
- Finance (22.3%)
- Real estate (11.2%)
- Agriculture (9.2%)
- Accommodation and tourism (6.2%)
Therefore, Cambodia remains attractive for investors in garments, agribusiness, real estate, and energy.
| 💡 Quick Fact: Cambodia attracted US$46.8 billion in FDI in 2023, with most investment going into manufacturing and finance. |
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Cambodia Country Profile: trade and investment outlook (Source: Source of Asia)
Conclusion
Cambodia the country is one of ASEAN’s fastest-growing economies. Despite a modest slowdown in growth for 2025, its trade and investment outlook remain positive.
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Cambodia Country Profile – FAQs
Cambodia is bordered by Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam, with access to the Gulf of Thailand. It sits along key ASEAN trade corridors.
Cambodia ranks in the world’s lower-middle-income economies. In 2025, GDP is projected at USD 34 billion (World Bank).
Special economic zones, low-cost labor, and port access (Sihanoukville) make Cambodia attractive for manufacturing supply chains.
Yes. Cambodia offers incentives in manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism, though infrastructure development is still ongoing. The country also offers low labor costs and special economic zones.
Cambodia’s economy is driven by textiles, garments, agriculture, and tourism.
Garments, footwear, bicycles, and agricultural products like rice are major exports.
Cambodia is part of ASEAN, RCEP, and enjoys preferential access to EU and U.S. markets under GSP schemes.
