Cambodia's fertilizer imports drop over 30% in first nine months of 2026
Cambodia's fertilizer imports significantly decreased, impacting agricultural supply chains.
Monday 2 November · 20:18 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- Cambodia imported nearly $287 million worth of fertilizers in the first nine months of 2026, a 34.45% decrease from the same period in 2025. [1]
- In contrast, imports of pesticides and herbicides increased by 7.39% to over $175 million during the same period. [1]
- Cambodia imports about 1 million tons of fertilizer annually, costing $300-400 million. [1]
What happened
Official statistics show that Cambodia's fertilizer imports fell by 34.45% in the first nine months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, reaching nearly $287 million. Meanwhile, imports of pesticides and herbicides saw a slight increase.
Why it matters
The decrease in fertilizer imports could affect agricultural productivity and costs for Cambodian farmers. While domestic production of organic fertilizers exists, it meets only a fraction of the market demand.
Background
Cambodia imports about 1 million tons of fertilizer annually from over 30 countries, with 163 companies involved in the import and distribution business. The country also has 31 facilities producing natural and organic fertilizers.
Sources (1)
[1] Kohsantepheap Daily ការនាំចូលជីមកកម្ពុជា ធ្លាក់ចុះរហូតជាង៣០ភាគរយ 2 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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