FN : Cambodia’s milled rice exports surpassed one million tonnes for the first time, reaching 1,014,442 tonnes as of 19 October, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF).
In a social media post on Tuesday (Oct. 19), Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet congratulated the nation on this achievement, calling it a new record and a remarkable accomplishment for both the country and its agricultural sector.
MAFF Spokesperson Khim Finan said the record marked a significant achievement for Cambodia, surpassing all previous annual export figures.
In 2025, Cambodia exported 940,321 tonnes of milled rice, generating approximately USD 602.41 million, according to the Cambodia Rice Federation.
The European Union was the largest market, followed by China and its autonomous regions, and five ASEAN member states.
Cambodia also shipped rice to 25 other markets, including countries in Africa and the Middle East.
Fragrant rice accounted for the largest share of exports, followed by white rice, broken rice, organic rice, and parboiled rice.