Cambodia’s Trade Flourishes: $44B Turnover in 7 Months Marks 21.3% YoY Growth

Cambodia’s trade activity demonstrated remarkable growth in the first seven months of 2026, with a 21.3% increase in year-on-year total trade, reaching $44.07 billion. This surge came alongside a widening trade gap of $2.44 billion, a rise from the previous year’s deficit of $1.99 billion.

This surge is attributed to an uptick in both exports and imports, which rose by 21.3% and 21.4% respectively. According to recent data from Cambodia’s General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE), exports amounted to $20.81 billion, while imports were slightly higher, totaling $23.26 billion.

Cambodia’s Trade Relations

The data further revealed that China remained Cambodia’s most valuable trading partner. Trade activities between the two nations escalated by 23.9%, amassing $13.63 billion. Exports to China saw a 24.2% increase, translating to $1.1 billion, which indicates a robust demand for Cambodian goods. On the other hand, imports from China also saw a boost, rising by 23.8% to reach $12.52 billion.

Apart from China, Cambodia also enjoyed a profitable trade surplus with the United States. Bilateral trade with the U.S. soared by 32.2%, amounting to $9.42 billion. This surge was primarily driven by a 30.6% increase in Cambodian exports to the U.S., particularly in sectors such as garments, footwear, and other manufactured products, which totaled $9.05 billion. Simultaneously, imports from the U.S. more than doubled, showcasing an 87% rise and hinting towards an expansion of bilateral trade relations.

Trade activity with Vietnam also saw an enhancement, growing by 8.2% to reach $5.35 billion. Exports to Vietnam rose by 12.4%, yielding $2.73 billion, while imports amounted to $2.62 billion, showing a 4.2% increase.