Cambodia

Home care witnessed dynamic growth during the pandemic as consumers became more hygiene conscious and spent more time at home. However, with COVID-19 fears softening in 2022 and the country reopening demand for many home care products softened. While…

Authoritarianism and corruption typify Cambodia’s political landscape, but state finances are sustainable. Solid exports and a return of tourism are driving recovery in output, whilst the country is attempting to de-dollarize the economy. The…

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 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…

Despite many Cambodians living in rural areas, with limited access to sanitation and tissue and hygiene products, initiatives by the government and NGOs are raising awareness of menstrual health and infant care. Urbanisation and rising incomes are…

In 2022, soft drinks will see an improved performance in comparison with 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic finally coming to an end, and the economy reopening and tourism resuming. However, the category now faces a new set of challenges due…

Cambodia’s retailing industry came under pressure during 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite political stability and the second highest vaccination among ASEAN countries, official COVID control measures and major changes in consumer…

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 2022, hot drinks will see an improved performance in comparison with 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic finally coming to an end, and the economy reopening. However, the category now faces a new set of challenges due to the global…

Due to ongoing COVID-19-related challenges, Cambodia’s Ministry of Health has recommended some basic OTC medicines such as Bromhexine and Cetirizine be used for treating COVID-19 patients at home. This is helping to drive growth in several OTC…

In 2022, staple foods will see an improved performance in comparison with 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic finally coming to an end. In line with the economic reopening and tourism resuming, demand has improved. Likewise, packaged food is…

The COVID-19 pandemic only had a slight impact on sales of dairy products and alternatives. With the affluent urban consumers who form the core consumer base for these products having faced relatively little disruption to their incomes and…

In 2022, cooking ingredients and meals will see an improved performance in comparison with 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic finally coming to an end. In line with the economic reopening and tourism resuming, demand has started to return to…

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…

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,…

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