The ceremony, presided over by His Excellency Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, was attended by a host of dignitaries, including the Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, and numerous national and international guests.

Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol recounted the sector’s humble beginnings a decade ago, where a weak private sector lacked a strong, unified voice. His initiative to reform the private sector and establish the CRF proved to be a turning point. This strategic move has since rendered the Cambodian rice sector remarkably efficient, fostering commendable progress across its entire production and value chains.

Over the past ten years, Cambodia has deftly balanced its crucial food security needs with an aggressive expansion of its trade and investment potential. This dual focus has yielded impressive results: in 2024 alone, the nation exported over 651,000 tons of milled rice and more than 5.1 million tons of paddy, generating a staggering total revenue of over US$1.987 billion.

One of the most striking indicators of this revolution is the dramatic increase in processing infrastructure. From fewer than 10 operational rice milling sites a decade ago, Cambodia now boasts over 80 facilities, each equipped with the world’s most advanced technological equipment. This rapid expansion is a direct result of substantial investment, both from domestic and foreign sources, signaling strong confidence in the sector’s trajectory.

These extraordinary achievements are credited to the enduring leadership policies of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, former Prime Minister and current President of the Senate, and the continued guidance of Samdech Maha Prasad Hun Manet, the present Prime Minister. Close collaboration among relevant ministries and institutions has further cemented Cambodia’s position as a significant global rice exporter, earning its rice the moniker “White Gold” from the nation’s leaders.

Looking ahead, Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol also highlighted the transformative potential of the Funan Techo Canal Project. This ambitious infrastructure initiative, once completed, will become an integral part of Cambodia’s logistics system, significantly streamlining the transportation of goods, including critical rice products, to international markets. This promises to accelerate supply chains and further boost the sector’s export capabilities.

In his concluding remarks, the Deputy Prime Minister extended his gratitude to the leadership of the Cambodian Rice Federation across its four mandates. Their tireless efforts, he emphasized, have been instrumental in leading the institution to sustained success, fostering solidarity, and securing the many achievements that define Cambodia’s burgeoning rice industry.

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In 2024, the Kingdom’s rice exports have demonstrated remarkable growth, with both milled and paddy rice shipments contributing to substantial revenue. Key markets for Cambodian rice include China, European nations, and ASEAN countries.

Cambodia’s rice sector has experienced a remarkable year, with exports soaring to new heights. As of November 2024, the country has generated a substantial US$1.791 billion from the export of both paddy and milled rice, a report from the Cambodia Rice Federation showed this week.

From January to November, Cambodia shipped approximately 575,562 tonnes of milled rice to 67 countries worldwide, raking in US$413 million in revenue.

China emerged as a significant importer, purchasing 109,448 tonnes worth US$69 million. European nations proved to be lucrative markets, with 26 countries importing 283,981 tonnes valued at US$207 million. ASEAN countries, including Timor-Leste, also contributed to the export figures, with a total of 113,792 tonnes shipped.

The exported rice varieties included a range of high-quality options, such as fragrant rice, organic rice, white rice, parboiled rice, and japonica rice. In addition to milled rice, Cambodia exported 4.6 million tonnes of paddy rice during the same period, generating US$1.378 million in revenue.

The Cambodian government has been actively supporting the rice sector through various initiatives, including infrastructure development, technical assistance for farmers, and branding efforts. These measures have significantly contributed to the country’s growing reputation as a reliable supplier of high-quality rice.

The pinnacle of Cambodia’s rice industry’s success was achieved in November 2024 when Malys Angkor (Phka Romdoul), a renowned brand for premium aromatic rice, was awarded the prestigious World’s Best Rice 2024 title at the World Rice Conference in Manila, Philippines. This marks the sixth time that Cambodian rice has received this global recognition.

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From January to October this year, the Kingdom exported 507,029 tonnes of milled rice to 66 foreign countries and territories, earning more than US$376 million, stated the report.

Twenty-six (26) countries in Europe bought a combined amount of 254,945 tonnes of milled rice from Cambodia worth approximately US$197 million, it added.

At the same time, it continued, seven countries in the ASEAN bloc imported 100,996 tonnes worth US$66.61 million, while China purchased 93,197 tonnes worth US$61.48 million.

Cambodia also shipped almost 58,000 tonnes of milled rice to other destinations, generating a total income of US$51.61 million, said the source.

Rice varieties the country exported included fragrant rice, long-grain white rice, parboiled rice, and organic rice, among others.
The CRF’s report pointed out that some 4.03 million tonnes of paddy rice worth US$1,184 million were traded across the border to neighbouring countries during the said ten-month period.

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The reach of Cambodian rice has extended to 65 countries and regions worldwide. The European Union remains a significant market, accounting for 228,731 tonnes of exports, valued at $186 million. China and ASEAN countries also play crucial roles, with exports of 81,423 tonnes and 86,043 tonnes, respectively.

Beyond formal exports, Cambodia has engaged in substantial cross-border trade of paddy rice with neighboring countries, amounting to 3.36 million tonnes and generating $1.066 million in revenue.

With its impressive performance, the Cambodia Rice Federation has set an ambitious target of exporting at least one million tonnes of milled rice by 2025. Supported by 3.54 million hectares of rice fields and a yearly yield of 12.49 million tonnes of paddy rice, Cambodia’s rice industry is well-positioned to achieve this goal.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP)

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The meeting highlighted China’s keen interest in Cambodia’s agricultural products, particularly high-quality rice. The Chinese delegation expressed a desire to process Cambodian rice for both domestic and international markets.

Secretary of State David emphasized Cambodia’s potential for agricultural exports, such as mangoes, cashews, lentils, and noodles. He stressed the need for investment in processing, packaging, and logistics to enhance the value and competitiveness of these products in the global market.

Both sides discussed opportunities for cooperation in areas like industry, rice warehousing, rice processing capacity, technology exchange, and financial services for the rice industry. The Cambodian-Henan Cooperation Project Plan in the field of rice was a central focus of the discussions.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to exploring ways to strengthen the agricultural partnership between Cambodia and China.

the Cambodia Rice Federation announced this week that the country had exported a total of 412,023 tonnes of milled rice in the first eight months of 2024, earning a revenue of US$305 million. China remained one of the major buyers, importing 77,792 tonnes of Cambodian milled rice during this period.

The positive export figures demonstrate Cambodia’s growing reputation as a reliable supplier of high-quality rice to the international market. The ongoing collaboration between Cambodia and China is expected to further boost the country’s agricultural sector and contribute to economic growth.

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Some 53 companies shipped milled rice to 64 countries and regions during the January-August period, the source said, adding that China remained one of the major buyers.

Cambodia exported 77,792 tonnes of milled rice to China during the above-mentioned period, making a gross revenue of US$48.87 million, the news release said.

At the same time, the Kingdom shipped 208,207 tonnes of milled rice to EU countries, generating US$161 million, as revenue, while 83,095 million tonnes others were sold to ASEAN countries, earning US$56 million.

The varieties of rice exported comprise fragrant rice, white rice, parboiled rice, and organic rice, among others.

The report stated that Cambodia also exported 3.3 million tonnes of paddy rice, worth US$918 million to neighboruing countries during the eight-month period.

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The rice export earned US$280 million, inching up from US$253 million recorded in the January-July period in 2023, read the report.

China was Cambodia’s largest rice importer as it purchased 77,204 tonnes of milled rice worth US$48 million during the period.

Additionally, the Kingdom shipped 186,377 tonnes of milled rice worth US$144 million to 26 countries in the European bloc, 77,933 tonnes worth US$53 million to seven countries in the ASEAN region including Timor-Leste, and 38,032 tonnes worth US$33 million to other destinations, the source said.

Exported milled rice varieties included fragrant rice, long grain white rice, parboiled rice and organic rice, the report stated, adding that fragrant rice accounted for 70.5 percent of the total rice export.

Cambodia also exported 2,711,179 tonnes of paddy rice worth US$784 million to neighbouring countries during the said period.

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The Cambodian milled rice was shipped to 63 countries and regions around the world during the January-June period, it pointed out.

The country exported 156,789 tonnes of the commodity to 26 countries in the European Union, making US$121 million as revenue, said the report, adding that 75,398 tonnes others were shipped to China, generating a gross revenue of US$47 million.

Exports to 7 ASEAN members hit 74,554 tonnes, worth US$51 million, underlined the news release. Rice varieties Cambodia exported included fragrant rice, white rice, parboiled rice, and organic rice, among others.

Meanwhile, the Kingdom earned US$727 million in revenue from exporting 2.52 million tonnes of paddy rice to neighbouring countries. CRF has set its ambitious goal of exporting a million tonnes of milled rice by 2025.

With the export strategy focused on market expansion, raising production and storage capacity and elevating rice quality standards, the ambitious target of a million-tonne export is attainable, said CRF President Mr. Chan Sokheang.

“Our strategic approach addresses key areas that will propel Cambodia’s rice industry to new heights,” he said. AKP

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The milled rice export earned revenue of US$219 million, up 14 percent from US$191 million recorded in the same period last year, read the report, adding that milled rice was shipped to 63 destinations through 48 exporters. China was Cambodia’s largest rice importer as it purchased 73,322 tonnes of milled rice worth US$46 million, read the report.

Rice exports to 26 countries in the European Union was amounted 136,528 tons, worth a total of US$104 million, 7 ASEAN countries 65,412 tons, worth US$46 million, and other destinations 27,330 tons worth US$22.9 million, read the report. Exported milled rice varieties included fragrant rice, long grain white rice, parboiled rice and organic rice, it said, citing that fragrant rice accounted for 71 percent of the total rice export.

Meanwhile, Cambodia exported 2.44 million tons of paddy rice worth US$710 million to its neighbouring countries. CRF has set the country’s full-year milled rice export target at 750,000 tons in 2023, rising to one million tons by 2025.

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On June 3rd, Minister Cham Nimul met with Mr. Patrick Murphy, Executive Vice President of Rice and Grains at Otis McAllister, at Raffles Hotel Le Royal. The Minister encouraged Cambodia’s 16 major rice exporters, members of the Cambodia Rice Federation, to work with Otis McAllister to secure deals for supplying the US market.

Mr. Murphy expressed surprise at Cambodia’s positive development and was impressed by the quality and consistent supply of Cambodian milled rice.

Cambodia’s rice industry is already thriving. In the first four months of 2024, the country exported over 248,000 tonnes of milled rice to 60 countries, generating over US$170 million.

The Cambodia Rice Federation has set an ambitious goal to export at least a million tonnes of milled rice by 2025.

Major buyers include the European Union, China, and ASEAN member states. This new development suggests a potential expansion of Cambodia’s rice market into the United States.

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