In the first month of 2026, Cambodia's rice exports achieved a "red start."

In the global market layout, ASEAN countries became the largest export destination in the first month. Cambodia exported 42,095 tons of rice to 5 ASEAN member countries, with a trade value of 18.78 million US dollars. The European market followed closely, with 14 European countries importing 38,156 tons of Cambodian rice, with a total export value of 26.53 million US dollars. As a significant single-country market, China imported 25,416 tons of Cambodian rice in January, worth 16.75 million US dollars. Moreover, the footprint of Cambodian rice extends to 14 countries and regions including Africa, the Middle East, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with a total export volume of 10,115 tons, generating 8.87 million US dollars. In terms of export categories, high-quality fragrant rice remains the "golden signboard" of Cambodian rice. In the total export volume in January, fragrant rice accounted for 66.31%, dominating the market. Various types of broken rice ...