Cambodia earned $1.79 billion from rice and paddy exports in the first 11 months of this year, the Cambodian Rice Federation reported yesterday.
From January to November, Cambodia exported 575,562 tonnes of rice to 67 countries, earning $413 million, down 1.6 percent from the same period last year.
China and Europe are the main markets for Cambodian rice, importing 109,448 tonnes worth $69 million.
Cambodia exported 283,981 tonnes of rice to 26 European countries, worth $207 million.
Cambodia also exported 113,792 tonnes of rice to seven ASEAN countries, including Timor-Leste.
Chan Sok Khaing, president of the Cambodian Rice Federation, said that increasing production and storage capacity and improving rice quality standards have boosted Cambodian rice exports to international markets.
“The Cambodian rice market is growing abroad due to recognition of its quality, and also thanks to cooperation between the government and the private sector, which has led to improved product quality,” he told the Khmer Times.
Exported rice varieties include fragrant rice, organic rice, white rice, brown rice and Japanese rice.
Cambodia also earned $1.37 billion from 4.6 million tonnes of rice exports during the first 11 months of this year.
Government support for the rice sector includes initiatives to improve infrastructure and technical assistance to Cambodian farmers and rice brands.
The country’s focus on improving rice quality and implementing sustainable farming practices has contributed to its growing reputation as a supplier of high-quality rice.
Angkor Jasmine, a special Cambodian fragrant rice, won the World’s Best Rice award for the sixth time at the World’s Best Rice competition on November 7 during the 2024 World Rice Conference in Manila, Philippines.
The Cambodian Rice Federation has set a target of exporting at least one million tonnes of rice by 2025.
