Cambodia

Home care saw strong growth in 2023, largely due to more stable inflation during this period. Sales slumped in 2022 as prices rocketed but as prices stabilised in 2023 demand returned. With lower inflation, households also had more disposable income…

Although state finances remain sustainable, the ruling party’s grip on power is eroding democracy and freedoms, whilst corruption remains a key problem. Economic growth continues to be robust, but external sector weakness exists and dependence on…

During quarter one of 2023, Cambodia saw robust household consumption growth, attributed to a significant 1% drop in inflation compared to late 2022. This reduction bolstered consumers' purchasing power, lowering overall costs. With increased…

In 2023, volume sales of hot drinks grew across the market, benefiting from the full reopening of society and the economy in the wake of the pandemic. This in turn stimulated industry players into innovating. While coffee remained the most popular…

In 2023 off-trade volume sales of soft drinks saw solid growth due to the resumption of society in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the market faced a new set of challenges such as global inflation rates and fuel shortages, forcing…

In 2023, Cambodia seems to have recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, consumer health demand is rising due to modernisation, urbanisation, and health risks from harmful chemicals. Nonetheless, challenges still exist, such as external…

Overall, in 2023, snacks in Cambodia has thrived due to a combination of factors, including the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the return of local and international tourism, manageable inflation (in comparison to other countries), and growing…

Alcoholic drinks has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022, after being negatively impacted in 2020 due to the closure of establishments that sell alcoholic beverages and food. In 2021, the situation started to improve, with a full recovery on…

In 2023, staple foods will see an improved performance in comparison with the previous year. In line with the full reopening of the economy and the resumption in tourism, demand has improved. Likewise, packaged food is becoming more popular in…

In 2022, tobacco in Cambodia has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic due to the country’s successful vaccination roll-out. However, other factors continue to dampen the perception of smoking in the country as the government continues to spread…

The reopening of society after the pandemic is beneficial for Cambodia retail. While the majority of consumers still shop in traditional outlets, the retail landscape in developed cities is being modernised. This is driven by a growing number of…

In 2023, baby food is performing well and returning to normal after the disturbances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic since 2020. The main reason for this is due to the fast rebound of the domestic economy, as well as ongoing urbanisation. Likewise,…

In 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer causing disturbances to BPC and many categories are actually benefiting from the easing of restrictions that took place in 2021. However, the industry now faces a new set of challenges as global inflation…

In 2023, cooking ingredients and meals will see an improved performance in comparison with 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic finally coming to an end and inflation finally stabilising. In line with the economic reopening and tourism resuming, demand…

The number of households is set to increase moderately in Cambodia over 2022-2027, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. In 2022 household spending was affected by inflation, which stood at 5.3% elevating living costs. The…

The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Cambodia covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…

This report assesses the business environment in Cambodia, focusing on the regulatory environment, stability of the financial system, FDI intake, labour market flexibility and skillset, trade openness, mobility infrastructure, ICT adoption and…

Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…

The report examines the economic landscape of Cambodia and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade, investments and government finance. The economy in Cambodia expanded in real terms in 2022, driven by increasing consumption,…

Strong population growth in Cambodia up to 2040 will be driven solely by natural increase. Falling birth rates and increasing longevity mean that the ageing trend will quicken, however Cambodia will remain one of the youngest regional countries.…