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Cambodia’s cashew nut exports up 22 pc
According to a report from the Ministry of Commerce (MoC), Cambodia generated over $358 million from cashew nut exports in the first quarter of 2026, representing an increase of more than 22 percent compared to the same timeframe in 2025.
The report indicated that between January and March, export revenue increased by nearly $66 million, which is equivalent to a rise of 22.54 percent, up from almost $292 million recorded during the corresponding period last year.
Cambodia exported cashew nuts to ten countries, with a notable emphasis on its significant dependence on the Vietnamese market. Vietnam continued to be the leading destination, importing cashew nuts valued at approximately $356.8 million, which constitutes 99.67 percent of Cambodia’s total export value, while compared to the same period in 2025, exports to Vietnam increased by more than 22 percent, when Cambodia earned nearly $300 million from shipments to the country, as stated in the report.
Following Vietnam, Taiwan ranked as the second-largest market, with export revenue of over $410,000, representing a sharp increase of more than 200 percent from about $131,000 recorded a year earlier. Other export destinations included Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Japan, France, and New Zealand. Meanwhile, exports to South Korea and Belgium declined during the three-month period.
Vice President of the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) Suy Kokthean said that Cambodia’s cashew sector is currently facing several challenges, particularly related to climate change and explained that this year’s unusually cold weather and increased rainfall have negatively affected cashew flowering.
“Climate change is a major issue for Cambodia’s cashew sector. The prolonged cold season, along with rain during the flowering period, has caused significant yield losses. When the hot season arrives, extreme heat further damages the flowers, causing them to dry out,” he said adding, “Post-harvest handling remains another major challenge. Cambodian farmers are not yet accustomed to drying cashew nuts for storage and sale, instead selling them fresh. “If farmers adopt drying practices, they will be able to store their products longer and negotiate better prices.”
Furthermore, the CAC is in the process of planning its inaugural Cambodia International Cashew Forum (CIF) scheduled for November 2026 or early 2027, with the objective of enhancing purchasing activities and stabilizing prices for farmers. The forum is anticipated to draw international buyers, especially from Vietnam, India, and China, and to inspire them to set up purchasing operations in Cambodia.
