Khmer Times

Phnom Penh, November 12, 2025 — Cambodia has exported more than 11 million tonnes of agricultural products to international markets during the first 10 months of 2025, generating over $4.18 billion in revenue — a 28.57 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to a report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF).

From January to October 2025, the country exported a total of 11,890,005.55 tonnes of agricultural products to 90 countries, based on data collected by the General Directorate of Agriculture through the National Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) database. Among these exports, non-rice agricultural products accounted for 5,744,455.41 tonnes, paddy rice for 5,446,611.14 tonnes, and milled rice for 698,939 tonnes.

The report stated that total export earnings reached $4,183,126,625.70. Of this, non-rice products contributed $2.53 billion, paddy rice exports were valued at $1.09 billion, and milled rice brought in $556.5 million.

While Cambodia exported $260.19 million worth of non-rice products to Thailand — representing 6.22 percent of total agricultural exports — there were no paddy rice exports to the neighbouring country during this period. Following Thailand’s unilateral closure of certain land border checkpoints, Cambodia continued to export crops to Thailand via water routes, with 2,398.29 tonnes shipped between June 24 and the end of October, valued at $7.05 million.

Despite the overall increase, agricultural exports in October declined by 27.52 percent compared to the previous month. The total export volume in October was 670.10 tonnes, worth $1.25 million, compared to 377.40 tonnes valued at $1.72 million in September.

The ministry reported that Cambodia’s overall agricultural export volume increased by 2.64 million tonnes compared to the same period in 2024. Paddy rice exports grew by 1.98 million tonnes, non-rice agricultural products increased by 465,132 tonnes, and milled rice exports rose by 191,910 tonnes.

MAFF noted that although total agricultural exports rose significantly, certain products experienced declines due to shifts in farming and processing practices. For example, fresh cassava exports dropped as many farmers switched to producing dried and processed cassava flour, which has a longer shelf life and higher market value.

In the first 10 months of 2025, dried cassava exports increased by 60.91 percent and cassava starch exports surged by 82.59 percent compared to the same period last year.

Published Date: November 12, 2025