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Cambodia's apparel exports to US dip slightly on tariff woes

22 Aug '25

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Cambodia's apparel exports to US dip slightly on tariff woes

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Cambodia's apparel exports to the US fell *.** per cent in January–July 2025 to $*.** billion, hit by tariff uncertainty after Washington briefly imposed a ** per cent duty before lowering it to ** per cent.
The US remains Cambodia's top market with **.* per cent share, though export volatility highlights the sector's reliance on trade policy shifts and global demand.

During the seven-month period, Cambodia’s apparel exports to the US were valued at $*,***.*** million, compared with $*,***.*** million in the same period last year, according to Sourcing Intelligence tool TexPro. The US accounted for **.** per cent of Cambodia’s total garment exports of $*.*** billion, underscoring its position as the country’s single-largest export market. In ****, the US share was **.** per cent, with Cambodia exporting $*.*** billion worth of apparel to the market, while total garment exports stood at $**.*** billion.

Cambodia’s exports to the US have been highly volatile in recent years, reflecting the combined impact of shifting trade policies, global demand fluctuations, and supply chain disruptions. Shipments dropped sharply by **.** per cent to $*.*** billion in **** from $*.*** billion in ****, before rebounding with a **.** per cent increase in ****. In earlier years, Cambodia’s apparel exports to the US were valued at $*.*** billion in ****, which rose to $*.*** billion in **** despite pandemic-related challenges, surged **.** per cent to $*.*** billion in ****, and climbed **.** per cent to $*.*** billion in ****.