Cambodia’s exports to Malaysia climbed by 58.9 percent year-on-year during the January–February period of 2026, the highest growth rate among the Kingdom’s top 20 export markets.
Exports reached $1.8 billion in January 2026, while gold shipments skyrocketed by 136% as investors seek safe-haven assets amidst Middle East instability.
Cambodia is set to export M23 in-shell cashew nuts to China, worth around $35 million in the initial phase, with plans to expand exports to $400 million in the future.
A delegation of Austrian companies visiting Cambodia has evinced keen interest in the investment opportunities in the country, highlighting growing European interest in the Kingdom’s economic potential.
In the first two months of this year, Cambodia imported fuel valued at approximately $606 million, a 7.5% decrease from last year.
Malaysian palm oil prices rose to 4,657 ringgit/tonne, boosted by the Dalian Commodity Exchange. Indonesia is considering imposing additional tariffs, while Malaysia has raised its export tax to 9.5%.
STRONG EXPORTS growth and remittance inflows led the Philippines’ current account deficit to narrow at end-2025, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported.
The export growth reflects both favourable market conditions and expanding production capacity. Industry stakeholders say continued investment in processing facilities and improved farming techniques could help the country capture greater value from the global rubber supply chain.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
