The Philippine agriculture secretary said his country is ready to welcome Cambodian products into its market to increase trade and agricultural cooperation. Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. made the statement during a bilateral meeting with Cambodia’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dit Tina on September 9.
Dit Tina welcomed cooperation on opening agricultural markets, ensuring food security and promoting agricultural trade between Cambodia and the Philippines. He was optimistic about boosting Cambodian farm exports, noting the country’s many premium products, especially high-quality, flavourful fragrant rice.
The Philippine secretary agreed, citing demand for Cambodian rice, fish, meat and various vegetables to meet the needs of the Philippines’ growing population.
To promote agricultural exports, especially Cambodian rice to the Philippines, the Cambodia Rice Federation released figures for the first eight months of 2025. Cambodia sold over 470,000 tonnes of milled rice to 66 countries and territories, up nearly 15% from the same period in 2024, earning US$348.18 million. It also exported over 4.8 million tonnes of paddy to neighbouring countries, worth US$1,114.25 million. Exported milled rice comprised 87% fragrant rice, 9.72% long-grain white rice, 1% parboiled rice, 1.83% organic rice and 0.45% other rice.
Sihanoukville Television. By: ង៉ែត ពិសាន្ត.
