Cambodia’s rice exports to international markets in the first seven months of 2025 generated a total of over $1.2 billion, marking an increase of nearly 15% over the same period in 2024. A total of 65 countries and territories imported rice from Cambodia.
According to an August 7 report by the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF), from January to July, Cambodia exported 420,572 tonnes of milled rice, earning $309.32 million. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, Cambodia exported 379,546 tonnes, earning $280 million.
The CRF reported that the main export destinations in the first half of 2025 were Europe (26 countries) 200,772 tonnes ($156.92 million), China and its autonomous regions 105,621 tonnes ($62.13 million), ASEAN member countries (7 countries) 57,179 tonnes ($40.14 million) and other markets (32 countries) 57,000 tonnes ($50.13 million).
In terms of rice types exported, fragrant rice made up 77.65%, white rice 15.61%, parboiled rice 3.27%, organic rice 2.61% and others 0.86%.
Meanwhile, paddy rice exports during the same period totalled 3,873,078 tonnes, earning $914.21 million. This represents an increase compared to the same period in 2024, when Cambodia exported 2,711,179 tonnes, generating $784.6 million.
Song Saran, chairman of the Board of Directors at the CRF, stated that over the past decade, rice milling factories in Cambodia have received increased support from the government to enhance their competitiveness in international markets.
He added that government interventions in the rice sector include tax exemptions, streamlined export services, financial support via the Rural and Agricultural Development Bank, strengthened irrigation infrastructure, and a stronger focus on crop cultivation and seed system development.
“A solid foundation for the progressive growth of rice production has been clearly established. Production rose from over 8 million tonnes to more than 14 million tonnes in 2024, allowing us to ensure food security and export over 650,000 tonnes of milled rice and more than 5 million tonnes of paddy rice in 2024,” he explained.
In 2024, Cambodia exported 651,522 tonnes of milled rice, earning $491.19 million. In addition, the country exported 5.18 million tons of paddy rice, generating $1.496 billion.
