Cambodia exports to 51 international markets across Asia, Europe and other regions.
The war involving the United States and Israel against Iran has begun to directly affect Thai exports, as shipping routes in the Middle East face mounting risks.
Unilateral US tariff measures and escalating conflict in the Middle East are challenging the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ‘s growth, Cambodian officials and business leaders warned yesterday.
The landmark US Supreme Court ruling on February 20, 2026, has thrown Southeast Asian trade into a state of "strategic recalculation." By striking down the legal basis for broad reciprocal tariffs, the court forced ASEAN leaders to decide whether to cling to existing deals or wait for a new US policy to emerge.
Prime Minister Hun Manet has explained how Cambodia is proactively promoting trade with key partners, particularly the US and China. At the same time, Cambodia is negotiating to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), in order to diversify its export markets.
As global trade rules shift, the Kingdom faces a familiar test: adapt swiftly, preserve competitiveness, and transform uncertainty into opportunity.
Cambodia and Singapore have pledged to boost annual trade volume to $10 billion, from about $1.4 billion last year.
Fresh durian exports surged to 10,316 million baht in January 2026, while frozen durian exports fell sharply to 439 million baht, Commerce Ministry data show. The Department of Agriculture says it is aligning inspection procedures for shipments to China to prevent import suspensions and tougher trade measures.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
