Cambodia's RMG-footwear-travel goods exports rise 12.8% in Jan

The sector accounted for 51 per cent of Cambodia’s total exports in the month.

Garments dominated, with knitted apparel contributing more than $640 million (5.7-per cent YoY growth), followed by non-knitted garments at $410 million (8.3-per cent YoY growth). Together, apparel exports alone accounted for over $1.05 billion, reflecting steady demand from key markets such as the United States, the European Union, Japan and the United Kingdom.

More orders from the West and partial inventory normalisation backed shipment volumes compared with the volatility seen earlier, according to a domestic media outlet.

Footwear exports reached $196 million showing 16.9-per cent YoY growth during the month, while leather goods and travel articles added another $201 million, showing the strongest 66-per cent YoY growth. Other made-up textile articles contributed $41.5 million (41.7 per cent YoY growth).

Industry stakeholders, however, caution that risks, including soaring energy costs, competition from regional peers and evolving sustainability requirements from global buyers, remain.

However, ongoing investments in logistics, renewable energy use in factories and upgradation of skills are expected to support medium-term growth in the sector.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)