Cambodia-France Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023
Complete trade statistics: $675.84M total volume •Cambodia surplus: $283.85M
Cambodia → France
$479.85M
Exports (2023)
France → Cambodia
$195.99M
Imports (2023)
Trade Balance
$283.85M
Surplus for Cambodia
Total Trade
$675.84M
Combined Volume
Trade Flow Visualization
Direct trade relationship between Cambodia and France. Green line shows exports from Cambodia, red line shows imports.
Detailed Product Trade Analysis
Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Cambodia-France commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.
Cambodia → France Exports
Export Market Intelligence
🎯 Strategic Export Focus
Cambodia's export portfolio to France demonstrates strategic specialization, with cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.
France → Cambodia Imports
Import Dependency Profile
📦 Import Strategy Analysis
Cambodia's import pattern from France reveals significant dependencyin medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.
Competitive Trade Position Analysis
Market Leadership
Cambodia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed to France, leveraging comparative advantages.
Trade Complementarity
The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.
Growth Potential
The $675.84M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.
Executive Summary: Cambodia-France Trade Relationship
Key Trade Highlights 2023
- Total Trade Volume: $675.84 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
- Trade Balance: Cambodia maintains a surplus of $283.85 million
- Export Focus: Cambodia's primary exports include cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, sports footwear: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
- Import Dependencies: Key imports from France include medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, cast iron: tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale
Strategic Trade Indicators
📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.
Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context
Trade Evolution Timeline
2019-2023: Recent Trends
Current trade volume of $675.84M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.
2015-2019: Growth Period
Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Cambodia leveraging its comparative advantages in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.
2010-2015: Foundation Building
Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.
Pre-2010: Early Development
Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.
Key Economic Drivers
Comparative Advantage
Cambodia's specialization in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazedcomplements France's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.
Supply Chain Integration
Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Market Access & Trade Policy
Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $675.84M bilateral relationship.
Trade Pattern Insights
Trade Relationship Outlook
The $675.84M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.
Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook
Economic Impact Assessment
Trade Volume Impact
The $675.84 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.
Industrial Integration
Trade flows in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed and medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.
Trade Balance Effects
Cambodia's trade surplus of $283.85 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.
Strategic Future Outlook
🚀Growth Opportunities
⚠️Risk Factors
🎯Strategic Recommendations
- Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
- Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
- Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
- Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs
Market Position & Competitive Summary
The bilateral trade relationship between Cambodia and France represents a total trade volume of $675.84 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Cambodia, with exports exceeding importsby $283.85 million.
Export Strengths
Cambodia's exports to France total $479.85 million, with competitive advantages in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, representing $61.42M or12.8% of bilateral exports.
Import Dependencies
Imports from France amount to $195.99 million, highlighting economic interdependence in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, with Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale comprising21.1% of total imports.
The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Cambodia's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.
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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023