Citrus fruit market in Cambodia

Earlier Report Observations

The citrus fruit market in Cambodia grew from 143.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 152.8 thousand tons in 2023. This expansion was driven by a significant rise in imports, which increased from 1.1 thousand tons to 10.6 thousand tons over the period, while domestic production remained steady around 142 thousand tons annually. In 2018, the government's measures to support agribusiness investment and encourage agricultural machinery imports helped address labor shortages and created a foundation for market growth.

Import volumes saw a notable surge from 2020 onward, which aligned with policies facilitating international trade and investment. The market's increasing reliance on imported citrus fruit contrasted with stable local production, indicating a shift in supply sources that expanded overall availability.

By 2024, imports continued their upward trend, reaching 13.4 thousand tons. This growth was supported by policies favoring foreign investment and bilateral trade agreements that improved market access. Broader economic factors, such as digital agriculture cooperation with Thailand, also contributed to an environment conducive to trade and consumption.

Production citrus fruit in Cambodia

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Top producers of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

World map of production of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

Cambodia's citrus fruit production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 143 187 tonnes of citrus fruit, which remained largely unchanged from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Cambodia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports citrus fruit from Cambodia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Cambodia's citrus fruit exports reached 0.2 tonnes, marking an 82.3% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 86.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -49.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cambodia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Norway and Japan were the primary markets for Cambodia's citrus fruit exports in volume terms, together accounting for 92.8% of total flows. Other destinations had relatively minor shares.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Cambodia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports peaked in 2019 and fell sharply to a low in 2020, with a 273-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Cambodia exported 0.2 thousand US dollars worth of citrus fruit, representing a steep 99.6% drop from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cambodia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, nearly all of Cambodia's citrus fruit exports in value terms were directed to Japan, which accounted for 96.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Cambodia in value, 2017-2020

Imports citrus fruit to Cambodia

Imports in kind, t

Cambodia's citrus fruit imports have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 3 977 tonnes, reflecting a significant increase of 131.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 366.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 67.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cambodia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam (23.9% of imports in volume), China (22.4% of imports in volume), and Thailand (15.2% of imports in volume) were the main sources for Cambodia's citrus fruit imports in kind, together making up 61.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Cambodia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Cambodia's citrus fruit imports in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 2 434 thousand US dollars, showing a rise of 125.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports expanded by 210.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 45.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cambodia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Vietnam (23.4% of imports in value), China (23.3% of imports in value), and Egypt (14.3% of imports in value) were the largest contributors to Cambodia's citrus fruit imports in monetary terms, jointly accounting for 61.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Cambodia in value, 2017-2020