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Palm nuts and kernels market in Cambodia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, Cambodia's production of palm nuts and kernels grew from 378.9 thousand tons to 500.0 thousand tons. This expansion was supported by the European Union's award of Protected Geographical Indication (IGP) status to Kampong Speu palm sugar in April 2019, which increased the premium value and demand for palm-derived products. Foreign investments announced in 2020, such as those from Coconut Palm Group Co. Ltd. for developing tropical fruit processing, further encouraged production growth.

Output continued to increase to 553.0 thousand tons in 2021 and then stabilized near 556.3 thousand tons in 2022. In 2023, production rose again to 605.8 thousand tons, supported by sustained foreign investment in fruit processing facilities and rising global demand for palm oil, which was affected by climatic patterns and biofuel policies in key producing nations.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Cambodia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Cambodia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Cambodia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cambodia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cambodia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cambodia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cambodia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cambodia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cambodia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cambodia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cambodia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cambodia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cambodia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cambodia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cambodia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cambodia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production palm nuts and kernels in Cambodia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Cambodia was among the world's leading producers of palm nuts and kernels from 2017 to 2020, ranking 23rd globally by production volume.

Top producers of palm nuts and kernels, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of palm nuts and kernels, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Cambodia's production of palm nuts and kernels grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 500.0 thousand tons, marking a 12.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 62.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.2%	17.4%	12.4%	17.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports palm nuts and kernels from Cambodia

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cambodia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa was overwhelmingly the main destination for Cambodia's exports of palm nuts and kernels in kind, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, South Africa effectively concentrated Cambodia's exports of palm nuts and kernels in value terms, with a share of 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports palm nuts and kernels to Cambodia

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Import volumes dropped to their lowest point in 2017, then climbed to a peak of 11 038 kg in 2018, representing a 219-fold increase. In 2019, imports saw the largest decline of 90.8%. In 2020, Cambodia imported 270 kg of palm nuts and kernels, a dramatic 73.3% decrease from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cambodia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21 800.1%	(90.8%)	(73.3%)	75.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Cambodia's imports in kind were highly concentrated, with Japan and Guinea jointly accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market. Import values fluctuated 182-fold between the low in 2017 and the high in 2019. In 2018, imports recorded the largest increase of 17,555.3%. The maximum value was reached in 2019 at 32 749 US dollars. In 2020, Cambodia imported palm nuts and kernels worth 26 262 US dollars, which is 19.8% less than the year before.

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