Economy
Cambodia’s Fresh Milk Demand Surges Amid Thai Product Boycott
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Sept.18, 2025) — Demand for fresh milk in Cambodia is expected to rise sharply in the coming months, driven by a consumer shift away from Thai imports, according to Chy Sila, founder of Kirisu Farm under Khmer Fresh Milk Co., Ltd.
Speaking to KPT English, Sila said production at the farm remains limited, but output is projected to increase by 5 to 10 percent soon. “We haven’t met market demand yet,” he said. “Our supply is focused on coffee shops, while more Cambodians are now supporting local products.”
Following the closure of the Cambodia-Thailand border, fresh milk demand has surged to between 90,000 and 100,000 liters per month, while current production capacity stands at just 20,000 liters.
To meet rising demand, the farm plans to import more cows, aiming to boost output from 15,000 liters to 40,000 liters next year. Of the 1,000 cows currently on-site, only 500 to 600 are producing milk.
Sila noted that 15,000 liters are collected daily, with 14,000 liters processed and sold. He said last year’s sales reached 90 percent of capacity, and demand continues to climb.
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