Cambodia and Japan Witness Surge in Bilateral Trade Reaching Over $750 Million in First Quarter

• Proeksa Meas
• 22 June 2026
• Local News
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Speaking at the Nikkei Forum in Tokyo, Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol highlights a 15% trade increase alongside a broader 20% jump in Cambodia’s global trade portfolio

Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Japan experienced robust growth during the first quarter of 2026, surpassing $750 million between January and March. This economic milestone was highlighted by HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia. Attending as the high-level representative of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, the Deputy Prime Minister shared these figures at the 31st International Nikkei Forum on The Future of Asia, held on June 11, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan. The prestigious international assembly operated under the overarching theme of Jointly Building a More Resilient and Prosperous Asia.

Addressing the forum, Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol expressed profound gratitude to the government and citizens of Japan, characterizing the nation as a deeply loyal partner whose contributions have significantly advanced development across nearly every socioeconomic sector in Cambodia. He emphasized that the first-quarter trade volume represents an increase of nearly 15% compared to the same period in the previous year. According to the Deputy Prime Minister, this upward trajectory underscores the premium quality and the unwavering, long-term commercial commitments maintained by Japanese enterprises operating within the kingdom.

This bilateral success aligns with a broader expansion in Cambodia’s global economic engagements. A recent statistical report released by the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia indicates that the nation’s total trade volume with all international partners reached over $30 billion during the first five months of 2026. This impressive global total marks a year-on-year increase of nearly 20% when compared to the corresponding five-month period in 2025, signaling sustained macroeconomic health and strengthening trade networks for the Southeast Asian nation.

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