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Population as of 2020: 16.7 million 70 of 193
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Region: Southeast Asia
Nominal G.D.P. in 2024: $46.35 billion 96 of 193
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Top Exports
Total exports: **~$26.6 billion (2024)** **Highly manufacturing-driven economy:** garments, footwear, and textiles dominate **~70% of exports** | Rank | Export Category | Notes | | ---- | -------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | **Knit or crocheted apparel** ⭐ | #1 export (~25%) | | 2 | **Non-knit apparel** | #2 export (~12%) | | 3 | **Leather goods (bags, travel goods)** | Major export (~8%) | | 4 | **Cereals (especially rice)** | Key agricultural export | | 5 | **Electrical machinery & electronics** | Fast-growing sector | | 6 | **Footwear** | Core manufacturing export | | 7 | **Rubber & rubber products** | Plantation export | | 8 | **Furniture & prefab buildings** | Growing industrial export | | 9 | **Fruits & nuts** | Agricultural exports | | 10 | **Vegetables & roots** | Regional food exports | Key individual export products (by value) | Rank | Product | Notes | | ---- | ---------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | | 11 | **Garments (T-shirts, sweaters, suits)** | Core export industry | | 12 | **Travel goods (bags, suitcases)** | Major manufacturing export | | 13 | **Footwear (shoes, sneakers)** | Large-scale production | | 14 | **Rice (milled and paddy)** | Staple agricultural export | | 15 | **Semiconductor devices** | Emerging electronics export | | 16 | **Natural rubber** | Plantation commodity | | 17 | **Bananas & tropical fruits** | Agricultural growth sector | | 18 | **Cashew nuts** | Fast-growing export (>$1B sector) | | 19 | **Wood & wood products** | Forestry exports | | 20 | **Toys, games & sports equipment** | Light manufacturing export | Key Takeaways * 👕 **Garments dominate overwhelmingly:** * Clothing and textiles make up **~35–40%+ of exports alone** * 🧳 **“Garments + footwear + travel goods” = core economy:** * These three sectors form the backbone of Cambodia’s exports * ⚡ **Electronics are rising:** * Electrical equipment and semiconductors are **growing quickly** * 🌾 **Agriculture still important:** * Rice, rubber, fruits, and cashews are key non-industrial exports * ⚠️ **Highly manufacturing-dependent:** * Cambodia is one of the world’s most **export-oriented textile economies** Top Importers of Cambodia’s Exports (2024) | Rank | Country | Notes | | ---- | ------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | **United States** | By far the largest buyer (~35–40%); garments, footwear, travel goods. | | 2 | **China** | Agricultural products (rice, cassava, bananas) and raw materials. | | 3 | **Japan** | Clothing, footwear, and electronics. | | 4 | **Germany** | Apparel and footwear within EU market. | | 5 | **United Kingdom** | Garments and consumer goods. | | 6 | **Canada** | Apparel and footwear imports. | | 7 | **Netherlands** | EU trade hub for clothing and goods. | | 8 | **Spain** | Apparel and footwear. | | 9 | **France** | Clothing and consumer goods. | | 10 | **Vietnam** | Regional trade and intermediate goods. | Key Patterns * 🇺🇸 **United States dominates overwhelmingly**: * Takes **over one-third of Cambodia’s exports**, mainly clothing and footwear * 👕 **Consumer goods drive trade**: * Most exports are **garments, shoes, and travel goods** * 🇪🇺 **Europe is a major secondary market**: * Multiple EU countries appear due to **apparel demand and distribution hubs** * 🌏 **China is important for agriculture**: * Imports **rice, bananas, and raw materials**
