PHNOM PENH: Exports from the Royal Group Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone (RGPPSEZ) reached US$2.14 billion in 2025, accounted for 7 percent of Cambodia’s total export value, according to an RGPPSEZ report released last week.
The performance comes amid a broader expansion of Cambodia’s export sector over the past five years, driven by industrial diversification, improved infrastructure and deeper integration into regional and global supply chains.
Cambodia’s total exports climbed to more than US$31 billion in 2025, up sharply from just over US$19 billion in 2021, despite global economic uncertainty during the period.
Exports generated by 91 manufacturing companies from 15 countries operating in the zone more than tripled between 2021 and 2025, reflecting rising foreign investment and expanding production capacity.
The manufacturers operating in RGPPSEZ span a wide range of industries, including electronics, automotive parts, garments, footwear and other light manufacturing, highlighting Cambodia’s gradual shift away from reliance on a single export sector.
The diversification is seen by analysts as critical to improving the country’s resilience to external shocks and sustaining long-term growth.
As of December 2025, the zone employed over 55,000 workers, contributing to household incomes, skills development and inclusive economic growth, the report said.
RGPPSEZ expressed appreciation for the support of the Royal Government of Cambodia, particularly Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister, for policies aimed at strengthening industrial development and maintaining a stable investment environment.
Neak Okhna Kith Meng, Chairman of RGPPSEZ, said the company remains committed to sustainable and long-term development.
“True strength lies not only in improving ourselves, but also in contributing to peace, unity and stability, especially during this critical time for Cambodia,” he said.
The company said it plans to expand new special economic zones in other provinces from 2026 onward, as part of an effort to further enhance Cambodia’s export competitiveness, broaden industrial development and create employment opportunities for thousands more workers.