Cambodia-Germany Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $2.27B total volume •Cambodia surplus: $1.75B

CambodiaGermany

$2.01B

Exports (2023)

GermanyCambodia

$258.11M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$1.75B

Surplus for Cambodia

Total Trade

$2.27B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Cambodia and Germany. 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-Germany commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

CambodiaGermany Exports

$2.01B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
8.2% top product
1Bicycles and other cycles: including delivery tricycles, not motorised
$164.49M
8.2% of exports
2Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
$147.98M
7.4% of exports
3Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$118.64M
5.9% of exports
4Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted
$104.27M
5.2% of exports
5Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$99.18M
4.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Cambodia's export portfolio to Germany demonstrates strategic specialization, with bicycles and other cycles: including delivery tricycles, not motorised representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

GermanyCambodia Imports

$258.11M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
15.4% concentration
1Malt: not roasted
$39.80M
15.4% of imports
2Machinery: for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages
$23.66M
9.2% of imports
3Boilers: vapour generating boilers, including hybrid boilers n.e.c. in heading no. 8402
$17.18M
6.7% of imports
4Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc
$15.94M
6.2% of imports
5Flours, meals and pellets: of meat or meat offal, greaves
$9.29M
3.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Cambodia's import pattern from Germany reveals significant dependencyin malt: not roasted, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Cambodia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingbicycles and other cycles: including delivery tricycles, not motorised to Germany, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $2.27B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Cambodia-Germany Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $2.27 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Cambodia maintains a surplus of $1.75 billion
  • Export Focus: Cambodia's primary exports include bicycles and other cycles: including delivery tricycles, not motorised, jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Germany include malt: not roasted, machinery: for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages, boilers: vapour generating boilers, including hybrid boilers n.e.c. in heading no. 8402

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 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 $2.27B 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 bicycles and other cycles: including delivery tricycles, not motorised.

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

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Comparative Advantage

Cambodia's specialization in bicycles and other cycles: including delivery tricycles, not motorisedcomplements Germany's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in malt: not roasted.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $2.27B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $2.27B 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

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Trade Volume Impact

The $2.27 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in bicycles and other cycles: including delivery tricycles, not motorised and malt: not roasted demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Cambodia's trade surplus of $1.75 billion strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on malt: not roasted, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in bicycles and other cycles: including delivery tricycles, not motorised may affect future market positioning.

🎯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 Germany represents a total trade volume of $2.27 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Cambodia, with exports exceeding importsby $1.75 billion.

Export Strengths

Cambodia's exports to Germany total $2.01 billion, with competitive advantages in bicycles and other cycles: including delivery tricycles, not motorised, representing $164.49M or8.2% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Germany amount to $258.11 million, highlighting economic interdependence in malt: not roasted, with Malt: not roasted comprising15.4% 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