The RGPPSEZ continues to cement its status as one of Cambodia’s leading industrial zones, demonstrating robust performance and steady growth.

In 2025, Royal Group Phnom Penh SEZ Plc., the Zone’s developer, recorded total sales of US$41.2 million and a net profit of US$8.1 million, representing a healthy net profit margin of 19.7 percent.

Trade activity within the Zone has shown marked expansion, reflecting growing investor confidence and increased industrial operations.

The rise in export values underscores the continued expansion of production capacity and the strengthening of supply chain activities within the Zone.

RGPPSEZ also plays a significant role in employment and socio-economic development in Cambodia. As of February 2026, the Zone provides jobs to 55,935 workers, supporting livelihoods and contributing to the development of a skilled workforce.

Neak Oknha Kith Meng, Chairman of Royal Group Phnom Penh SEZ Plc., said the continued growth and strong performance of RGPPSEZ reflect the confidence of investors and the dedication of all stakeholders within the Zone.

“We are proud to contribute to Cambodia’s economic development by supporting industrial expansion, trade growth, and job creation,” he said.

Neak Oknha Kith Meng also expressed his sincere appreciation to the Royal Government of Cambodia, under the leadership of Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, for his unwavering support in maintaining a stable and business-friendly environment. “This strong partnership has been instrumental in attracting investment and driving sustainable economic progress for the country,” he underlined.

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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.

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According to a news release of MISTI issued last night, the workshop, held in Phnom Penh on Nov. 18 under the presidency of H.E. Tung Siny, Secretary of State of MISTI, brought together representatives from development partners, private sector and key ministries-institutions, including the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Council for the Development of Cambodia, the Electricity Authority of Cambodia, Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority, Svay Rieng Water Supply Authority, GGGI, and operators of SEZs and IPs nationwide.

The workshop aimed to share recent findings and challenges related to renewable energy and access to public utilities in SEZs and IPs, gather inputs on strategies to expand renewable energy and clean water services, and increase interest in green industrial solutions.

Participants also explored the use of solar energy and learned how EIP tools can support Cambodia’s transition toward more sustainable and competitive industrial development.

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The meeting, held on Thursday, June 20th, was led by Deputy Prime Minister and Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, Sun Chanthol. Ambassador Park Jung-Wook represented the Korean Embassy.

Also present were Cambodian ministers of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mines and Energy, along with specialists from relevant ministries.

The Cambodian team highlighted the country’s strong potential for SEZ development. They expressed their desire to collaborate with the Korean Embassy to promote the project and its benefits to potential Korean investors.

This collaboration would include sharing information about the Cambodian government’s support for the SEZ and the streamlined investment process available.

Deputy Prime Minister Chanthol reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to facilitating investment activities for all interested parties. He further requested Ambassador Park’s assistance in identifying Korean investors interested in the Cambodia-Korea SEZ.

The Deputy Prime Minister expressed his willingness to send a special delegation to Korea to provide more details and showcase the full support offered by the Cambodian government.

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) of Cambodia are geographical areas within Cambodia’s borders that have been specially designated by the national government in which business and trade regulations could differ from those that apply to the rest of the country. SEZs are established to meet the needs of the specific business environment including basic infrastructure and abundant employment resources and logistics functions.

According to the General Department Of Logistics’s data, there have been 570 investment projects in SEZs with a total employment of more than 161, 000 workers. The majority of investors are from Cambodia, Japan, China, Thailand and Taiwan. The most common economic activity is light manufacturing, that is labor intensive operations in automotive and machinery, electrics and electronics, and other various as activities.

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Trade in goods between Cambodia and China topped 10 billion U.S. dollars in the first 10 months of 2023, up 4.6 percent year-on-year, according to figures released by Cambodia’s General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE).

China remained the biggest trading partner of Cambodia, followed by the United States, Vietnam, Thailand, and Japan, the report said.

Cambodian Ministry of Commerce’s Secretary of State and Spokesperson Penn Sovicheat said RCEP and the CCFTA, which both came into force last year, had given a boost to this growth.

“With the two free trade agreements, our made-in-Cambodia products have been exported to China with preferential tariffs,” he told Xinhua.

Sovicheat said China is a huge market for Cambodia, especially for its potential agricultural products such as milled rice, yellow bananas, mangoes, longans, and pepper, among others.

“Thanks to the close relationship between our two countries, I believe that our bilateral trade volume will continue to rise throughout this year and next years,” he said.

According to the GDCE figures, Cambodia’s total international trade volume was valued at 38.66 billion dollars during the first 10 months of this year, a drop of 3.1 percent from 39.9 billion dollars in the corresponding period last year.

Kin Phea, director-general of the International Relations Institute of Cambodia, a think-tank under the Royal Academy of Cambodia, agreed that RCEP and the CCFTA have injected vigorous momentum into the Cambodia-China trade amid global economic slowdown and uncertainties.

“These FTAs have enormously boosted economic, commercial, and investment cooperation between Cambodia and China, as they have opened up new market access for Cambodian products to China and other RCEP member countries,” he told Xinhua.

“China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects such as the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone and the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway have also greatly promoted Cambodia’s trade with China and the rest of the world,” he added.

Phea said the sharp growth in Cambodia’s exports to China demonstrated the strong economic relationship between the two countries.

“Despite global challenges, the trade volume has continued to expand, indicating the resilience of their trade partnership,” he said.

Seun Sam, a policy analyst at the Royal Academy of Cambodia, said the BRI has played a significant role in strengthening trade relations between China and Cambodia.

“With improved infrastructure and logistical capabilities and free trade agreements, Cambodia has become an attractive destination for international investors and businesses looking to expand their presence in the region,” he told Xinhua.

“The increased bilateral trade volume has resulted in a more diversified economy and helped Cambodia develop its energy, telecommunications, financial, logistics, tourism and agricultural sectors,” he added.

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The information was shared by Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Ueno Atsushi while paying a courtesy call on Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Supreme Privy Council to His Majesty the King and President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), at the January 7 Palace in Phnom Penh this afternoon.

According to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), invested by Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing (Cambodia) Co. Ltd. with a total investment capital of $36.7 million. The car assembly plant would generate 150 job opportunities for the locals and located in the Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone (PPSEZ).

Besides Toyota, Cambodia has a Hyundai assembly plant in Koh Kong province, a Ford assembly plant in Pursat province, and so on.

Japanese companies regularly learned opportunities about Cambodia from a variety of industries, including banking, construction and real estate, insurance, manufacturing, and others.

According to the data from the CDC, investment capital in automotive assembly and components manufacturing from 2020 to 2022 was $1.38 billion. Automotive components manufacturers and vehicle assemblers have been growing in Cambodia.

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Cambodian Special Economic Zones are strategically prepared zones where any business can operate with easy access to transportation infrastructure. The SEZ’s export output has increased significantly over the last few years. SEZs are located in the best possible location to help your business thrive and become a success story.

So far, the country has 24 SEZs operating with 561 investment projects and employing more than 160 000 locals, but there are four major SEZs to be seen this year with significant investment opportunities.

1. Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ)

Operates the 11.13 square kilometer special economic zone on Cambodia’s southern coast, which is the largest in terms of size and occupancy in the Kingdom.

2. Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone (PPSEZ)

Founded in 2006, is home to over 100 tenant companies. Cambodia is an appealing country to invest in because of its proximity to Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos, making it a strategic location for logistics and boasting comparatively low wages. As a result, many businesses see Cambodia as an ideal location to diversify their operations.

3. Manhattan Special Economic Zone (MSEZ)

Is the premier destination for investors looking to enter the Cambodian market. Since 2005, the MSEZ has been a key driver of Cambodia’s long-term development, mutual benefit, and co-prosperity. MSEZ, which covers 400 hectares, employs over 36,000 people. Invest in the MSEZ and enjoy the unparalleled economic benefits of Cambodia’s first and foremost special economic zone.

4. Tai Seng SEZ

Located in Bavet, offers over 65 hectares of land with road, electrical, and water infrastructure. The SEZ is ideal for industrial and manufacturing needs because it is located along the main road and very close to the border with Vietnam.

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PHNOM PENH: The logistics center and multi-purpose port, which began construction in Kampot province on May 5, 2022, will be a major export, import, and export port in the country, facilitating the flow of goods throughout Cambodia.

H.E. Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, stated at the groundbreaking ceremony for the multi-purpose port investment project that the location of the multi-purpose port and logistics center project in Kampot province provides an advantageous connection between Phnom Penh’s water, land, and rail transportation systems and provinces via National Road No. 3, National Road No. 41, Phnom Penh Expressway, Sihanoukville, National Road No. 48, and connecting the southern railway to the country’s north.

He went on to say that the investment project has a three-phase development plan with a total investment capital of more than 1.5 billion US dollars, with the first phase costing more than 200 million US dollars.

Container depots, special economic zones, free trade zones, logistics centers, warehouses of all types, customs warehouses, manufacturing and distribution plants, refineries and fuel centers, residential areas, and ports that connect port transportation and the Phnom Penh Autonomous Region will all be included in the project.

His Excellency also mentioned the following:

“This multi-purpose port has a water depth of approximately 15 meters and can accommodate ships weighing up to 100,000 tons.” The port also has a large capacity, with a capacity of 300,000 TEUs by 2025 and 600,000 TEUs by 2030. The Logistics Center and Multi-Purpose Port investment project in Kampot will be another deep-sea port in Cambodia and an international modern in the ASEAN region. “

“This port will help promote the successful development of Sihanoukville into a multi-purpose special economic zone by supplementing the lack of activities at Sihanoukville Deep Sea Port and Phnom Penh Autonomous Port.”

His Excellency Chea Sophara, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction, stated that this is another major project for Cambodia, as well as a new port in addition to those in Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh. He went on to say that the port will serve as a distribution and export hub for the region.

It is also one of Cambodia’s largest storage facilities for solid and liquid goods, and it can facilitate trade, reduce freight costs, and facilitate traffic along National Road No. 4 by switching to transport on National Road Nos. 3, 41, and so on.

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