Cambodia

Unlike soft drinks, hot drinks responded well to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, due to consumers spending more time at home and consumption opportunities rising. Likewise, due to lockdown and restrictions, foodservice establishments were forced to…

With the notable exceptions of air care and polishes, COVID-19 has had a significant positive effect on demand for home care in Cambodia, with retail constant value sales (2021 prices) expanding at their fastest rate in well over a decade in 2021.…

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…

All product areas responded negatively to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, with some witnessing volume decline while others witnessed a slowdown. The main reason for this was due to the financial repercussions of the pandemic, which meant disposable…

Snacks in 2022: The big picture

Alcoholic drinks was negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 due to the closure of establishments that sell alcoholic beverages and food. While some consumption did shift to the off-trade, this was not enough to prevent total destruction…

In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a negative impact on sales due to the loss of tourism and its impact on the local economy. However, the pandemic is not the only factor having a negative impact on the category as the government…

Retail volume sales of staple foods in Cambodia are dominated by rice, noodles and bread, with very limited demand for breakfast cereals, processed fruit and vegetables and processed meat and seafood – where fresh alternatives are widely available,…

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. Expanding urbanisation and rising…

Cambodia enjoys relative political stability, but it is now a one-party state. Corruption is rife, but state finances are sustainable. After the negative impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, economic recovery could be strong. However, a…

This report analyses the market for consumer health in Cambodia. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:

This report analyses the market for beauty and personal care in Cambodia. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:

Dairy products and alternatives in 2021: The big picture

Cooking ingredients and meals in Cambodia benefited from the ongoing presence of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. With consumers spending more time at home demand rose for these products for use in home cooking and baking with categories such as edible…

Cambodia has, until 2020, had one of the strongest developing economies in Asia. However, the economy is expected to contract by 2.8% in 2020 – after growth of 7.0% in 2019. The contraction is due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic containment…

The initial impact of COVID-19 in Cambodia began in mid-March when the country closed its waterways and introduced restrictions on travellers from Italy, Germany, the US, France, Spain and Iran. Major business events that were set to take place…

The number of households is set to increase rapidly in Cambodia over 2021-2040, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. While household earnings will only gradually reach pre-pandemic levels, the fastest household…

Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment is offering sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical…

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

The report provides information on the economic landscape, major monetary indicators, foreign trade, investments and government finance in Cambodia. In 2021, the country’s economy expanded in real terms, driven by increasing domestic consumption,…