In the first quarter of 2025, Cambodia recorded increases in export revenue from both rubber and rice, driven primarily by pricing factors and continued demand in key markets.
Rubber Exports
According to the General Directorate of Rubber under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF), Cambodia earned USD 116.26 million from rubber product exports in Q1 2025, a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Of this, USD 114.94 million came from rubber latex, while USD 1.33 million was from rubberwood exports. Rubberwood was priced at an average of USD 233 per cubic meter in March 2025.
Although export volume declined by 13.8%, from 69,322 tonnes in Q1 2024 to 59,754 tonnes in Q1 2025, the average selling price rose by 32.7% to USD 1,923 per tonne, up from USD 1,450 in the previous year. The drop in export volume is attributed to increased domestic demand from Cambodia’s growing tire manufacturing industry, which has led to more rubber being retained for local processing and reduced availability for export.
Rice Exports
Data from the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) show that 211,058 tonnes of milled rice were exported between January and March 2025, generating USD 160.5 million in revenue. A total of 47 companies exported rice to 55 countries and regions. China remained a significant market, accounting for 37,821 tonnes valued at USD 22.6 million. Export composition for milled rice in Q1 2025 was as follows:
• Fragrant rice: 81.38%
• White rice: 13.6%
• Japonica rice: 2.6%
• Parboiled rice: 1.93%
• Organic rice: 0.49%
Both sectors saw revenue increases despite varying changes in volume, reflecting ongoing shifts in international pricing and market dynamics.
Source:
• Cambodia earns over $100M from rubber exports in Q1 | Khmer Times (khmertimeskh.com)
• Cambodia makes $160.5 mln from milled rice export in Q1 Khmer Times (khmertimeskh.com)