Cambodia customs revenue tops $3 billion, beats target by 24.5%

PHNOM PENH, 12 February 2026 (KPT) – Cambodia’s customs revenue rose to more than $3 billion in 2025, surpassing its annual target by nearly a quarter despite global economic headwinds, officials said Thursday.

The General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) collected 12,760.5 billion riel ($3.18 billion), up 21 percent from 2024. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Aun Pornmoniroth announced the results at the GDCE’s annual review meeting.

Director General Kun Nhem said growth was driven by a 44 percent surge in imports of vehicles and machinery and a 16 percent rise in mixed goods. Value added tax accounted for 40.5 percent of collections, excise tax 35.5 percent, customs duties 15.7 percent, petroleum tax 3.6 percent, and export duties and other fees 4.8 percent.

Imports reached $33.88 billion, up 18.7 percent year on year, while exports rose 14.6 percent to $30.43 billion. Garment exports grew 16.4 percent and non garment industrial exports 20.1 percent, though agricultural exports fell 4.4 percent.

Authorities said strong enforcement helped offset challenges from border closures, geopolitical tensions and new US tariffs.