Cambodia’s Automotive Sector Sees Remarkable Growth Ahead of 2025 Goals

• Sommana Yan
• 23 June 2025
• Local News
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In a significant milestone for the Cambodian economy, the automotive sector exported over USD 1.1 billion in vehicles in 2024, marking a year of impressive growth. The latest figures reveal that the sector attracted an investment of approximately USD 746 million and achieved total exports of approximately USD 1.14 billion.

This encouraging news was shared during the second meeting of the Executive Committee tasked with implementing the Roadmap for the Development of the Cambodian Automotive and Electronics Sector, chaired by His Excellency Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Cambodian Automobile and Electronics Industry Association, on June 17, 2025.

The meeting highlighted that these export figures surpass the targets set for 2027, largely fueled by a surge in tire production. Cambodia currently hosts seven investment projects dedicated to tire manufacturing, tapping into the nation’s rich rubber resources and creating a burgeoning market.

While the electronics sector also experienced growth, it faced a slight slowdown in 2024 due to increasing protectionist trends in global trade. Nonetheless, there is optimism for the future as investments and exports in this area continue to trend upward.

During the meeting, His Excellency Sun Chanthol emphasized the commitment to transform Cambodia into a pivotal hub for automotive components and electronic equipment production for both regional and global markets. He noted that since launching this roadmap in late 2022, the “Draft Evaluation Report on the Implementation of the Roadmap for the Development of the Cambodian Automotive and Electronics Sector in 2023-2024” has been positively received.

To facilitate further progress, His Excellency requested relevant ministries and institutions to expedite their written feedback on the draft report, aiming for completion before its submission to the National Assembly for review and approval in June or July 2025.

As Cambodia continues to strengthen its position in the automotive and electronics markets, the government’s proactive approach and substantial investments are paving the way for a brighter economic future.

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