CAMBODIA

An Emerging Production Hotspot

50%

of the population is younger than 25

ABOUT

Despite its troubled past and present challenges, Cambodia’s future holds promise. It’s low-cost labor base creates opportunities for basic manufacturing across a range of sectors, especially textiles and finished garments. Other industries with growth potential include mining, resource extraction and tourism.

QUICK FACTS

Population 15.6 million
GDP $18 billion
GDP growth 7.1%
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Cambodia has the lowest rank in ASEAN on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index

PROS CONS

+ Growing domestic consumption

+ Large number of young workers

+ Growth potential for basic manufacturing

– Legal uncertainties

– Extensive bureaucracy

– Shortage of skilled workers

TOP EXPORTS

Textiles and garment

Footwear

Vegetable products

Machines

Vehicles; vehicle parts (mostly bicycles)

Rubber or rubber products

CAMBODIA INSIGHTS