According to Cambodia’s latest customs report, in 2025, from January to September, bilateral trade with China reached US$14.208 billion, up from the 2024 same-period figure of US$11.1 billion by 27.5%. Imports from China were US$13.02 billion, up 32% year on year, while exports to China were US$1.18 billion, down 7.7%. The trade deficit was concentrated mainly in machinery, electronics and everyday consumer goods.
China remained Cambodia’s largest trading partner, with trade far exceeding that of the second-largest partner, the United States.
In 2025, from January to September, Cambodia’s international trade totaled US$46.99 billion, up 14.8%. Exports were US$22.38 billion, up 12.9%, and imports US$24.61 billion, up 16.6%. The trade deficit was US$2.22 billion, widening from the 2024 same-period level of US$1.27 billion. China, the United States, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan were major partners, while garments, footwear and rubber products remained leading exports.
Chinese private enterprises have increasingly brought quality products and efficient services to global markets, especially emerging ones, through openness, technological innovation and greener development. The report sees Cambodia as a new destination for Chinese businesses’ overseas expansion and industrial relocation, aligning with Cambodia’s industrial needs, policy opportunities and connectivity.
Cambodia is becoming an important industrial-upgrading hub under the “China+1” approach.
Compiled reporting by this station.
