Cambodia-France trade volume up nearly 15% in 9 months of 2026

Cambodia-France trade volume up nearly 15% in 9 months of 2026

A General Department of Customs and Excise report indicated that in the first nine months of this year, Cambodia-France trade volume reached nearly $500 million, up 14.8% compared to the same period last year.

The report shows that from January to September, the trade volume reached $488,434,000, up from $425,646,000 last year.

In the first nine months, Cambodia exported goods to France worth $386,437,000, while imports amounted to $101,997,000, up 14.5%.

Goods exported to France mainly comprise garments, footwear, rice, and agricultural products.

A Cambodia-France Business Forum will be held on November 16 and 17 in Phnom Penh, with approximately 400 French companies participating and showing interest in investing in priority sectors, comprising energy, health, and agricultural processing.

According to Julien Bert, Vice President of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Cambodia (CCIFC), more than 350 French companies or entrepreneurs are investing over $700 million in Cambodia.

Pen Sovicheat, spokesman for the Ministry of Commerce, said the forum offers French companies an inroad to explore Cambodia’s investment potential, especially in the agro-processing sector, as Cambodia is abundant with natural resources.

In addition, Cambodia expects France to bring innovation in goods, trading services, and research in renewable energy and other infrastructure.

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