Key Facts
- 🌰 Milestone in Cashew Exports: Kampong Thom province has successfully exported processed cashew nuts to the EU, facilitated by Japanese firm Mirarth GreenTech.
- 🚀 Ambitious Export Goals: Mirarth GreenTech plans to export 250 tonnes annually to the EU, with an increase to 300 metric tonnes in the near future.
- 🏭 Cashew Processing Hub: Kampong Thom hosts 12 processing factories and handicrafts capable of handling 78 tonnes of raw cashews daily, supported by 11 warehouses with an 18,195-tonne annual capacity.
- 🌏 Major Cashew Producers: Cambodia produced over 870,000 tonnes of raw cashews in 2024, with 85% exported to Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, India, and Bangladesh.
- 📊 Key Cashew Regions: Kampong Thom, Kratie, and Rattanakiri collectively account for 55% of Cambodia’s cashew cultivation land.
- 💡 Value-Added Focus: The Cambodian government promotes processed cashew exports under the National Cashew Policy (2022-2027) to enhance value-added products and strengthen the sector.
- 🌍 Economic Impact: By increasing exports of processed cashews, Cambodia aims to boost its global position in the cashew industry and drive economic development.
PHNOM PENH: Kampong Thom province, the heart of Cambodia’s cashew industry, has achieved a significant milestone with the export of processed cashew nuts to the European Union (EU) market. This groundbreaking achievement was made possible by Mirarth GreenTech, a Japanese firm.
The export marks a pivotal moment in Cambodia’s agricultural sector, propelled by the government’s National Cashew Policy (2022-2027). Last week H.E. Nhek Ban Kheng, Deputy Provincial Governor of Kampong Thom, acknowledged the collective effort and the strategic role of Mirarth GreenTech’s investment.
Mirarth GreenTech aims to export 250 tonnes of processed cashew nuts to the EU annually, with plans to increase this to 300 metric tonnes in the near future.
Kampong Thom currently houses twelve cashew processing factories and handicrafts, capable of processing 78 tonnes of raw cashew nuts daily. The province also boasts eleven warehouses with a combined storage capacity of 18,195 tonnes per year.
H.E. Touch Bun Hour, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, revealed that Cambodia produced over 870,000 tonnes of raw cashews in 2024. A significant portion of this production, approximately 85%, was exported to Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, India, and Bangladesh.
Kampong Thom, Kratie, and Rattanakiri are the top three cashew-producing provinces in Cambodia, collectively accounting for 55% of the country’s total cashew cultivation land.
Recognizing the potential of cashew as an export crop, the government is actively promoting the export of processed cashew nuts to increase value-added. Additionally, initiatives are being implemented to ensure both the quality and quantity of cashew production. This strategic move aims to position Cambodia as a global player in the cashew industry, contributing to the nation’s economic growth and development.