Nation spends nearly US$ 1 billion on car imports in January-November 2025
khmertimeskh.com, 5 Jan '26
Between January and November 2025, Cambodia spent nearly US$ 1 billion on importing passenger cars to meet domestic demand, according to a report by the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia.
The report indicates that, during the first 11 months of 2025, Cambodia spent US$ 971 million on passenger car imports, representing an increase of 58.5%, or approximately US$ 358 million, compared to the same period in 2024, when expenditure was approximately US$ 612 million.
In the same period, Cambodia spent approximately US$ 306 million on importing auto parts, marking an increase of 215.3%, or approximately US$ 209 million, compared to US$ 97 million in the first 11 months of 2024.
Additionally, between January and November 2025, Cambodia imported trucks valued at US$ 139 million, an increase of 25.5% compared to US$ 110 million in the same period in 2024, and passenger cars valued at US$ 58 million.
