Market
In Cambodia, “dried green beans” commonly aligns with dried mung beans (Vigna radiata) traded as a pulse crop. USDA FAS describes mung bean as a rotation crop with rice in lowlands and with corn/other grains in uplands, and notes that most production occurs during the rainy season with key producing provinces including Kampong Cham, Banteay Meanchey, Kampong Chhnang and Battambang. Recorded official trade data show Cambodia exporting dried beans under HS 071331 in 2024, with Vietnam listed as the export partner, consistent with regional cross-border demand. Market access and continuity depend heavily on document accuracy and compliance with Cambodia’s food labeling and inspection requirements for imports, and phytosanitary certification procedures for plant-product exports.
Market RoleProducer with limited recorded exports; regional supplier (Vietnam-focused) for dried mung-bean-type pulses
Domestic RolePulse crop used in local foods and as a cash crop in crop rotations
Market GrowthMixedOfficially recorded exports exist but reported volumes and growth are sensitive to data coverage and cross-border trade formality.
SeasonalityUSDA FAS indicates that the majority of mung bean output occurs during the rainy season, implying a strong wet-season production cycle in Cambodia.
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighFood imports can be blocked or delayed if CAMCONTROL/CCF Pre-Arrival Assessment authorization and related inspection steps are not completed; Cambodia’s trade repository describes this as a required step for importing food and obtaining release following inspection.Confirm whether the shipment is treated as “food” requiring CCF/CAMCONTROL pre-arrival authorization; align import documentation (invoice/packing list/labels) to the importer’s checklist before dispatch and schedule inspection readiness.
Phytosanitary MediumFor exports of dried mung-bean-type plant products, DPPSP phytosanitary issuance requires inspection and may require lab analysis and/or disinfestation; failure can result in rejection and inability to export.Register exporter with DPPSP in advance; stage goods for inspection, maintain pest-free storage, and pre-plan fumigation capacity if required by inspection outcomes or destination rules.
Documentation Gap MediumHS classification ambiguity (e.g., dried mung beans vs. other dried beans/legumes) can trigger tariff, preference, or SPS-document mismatches and increase border frictions.Lock HS classification and product description with the importer and (where possible) obtain an advance ruling or written confirmation from the destination-side broker; ensure consistent product naming across invoice, packing list, and certificates.
Traceability MediumUndocumented cross-border trade practices reported in Cambodia’s trade context can create provenance and chain-of-custody concerns for buyers requiring auditable traceability.Implement lot-level documentation (farm/collector/trader chain), retain weight tickets and warehouse records, and route shipments through formal clearance channels where buyer audits require it.
FAQ
Which Cambodian provinces are commonly cited as key mung bean producing areas?A USDA FAS (GAIN) report cites Kampong Cham as accounting for about a quarter of production (2001 context) and identifies Banteay Meanchey, Kampong Chhnang, and Battambang as other significant producers (2004 report).
Is a phytosanitary certificate required for exporting dried mung beans (plant products) from Cambodia?Yes for regulated plant products: Cambodia’s National Trade Repository describes DPPSP’s phytosanitary certificate process, including inspection and possible lab analysis or fumigation before issuance, and Cambodia’s phytosanitary inspection framework requires appropriate declaration and phytosanitary documentation for plant quarantine materials.
Which export market is recorded for Cambodia’s dried bean (HS 071331) exports in recent official trade data?In UN Comtrade-based WITS partner data for 2024, Vietnam is listed as the export destination partner for Cambodia’s HS 071331 exports.