Cambodia Frozen Food - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026-2031)

The cambodia frozen food market size was valued at USD 187.28 million in 2025 and estimated to grow from USD 199.02 million in 2026 to reach USD 269.7 million by 2031, at a CAGR of 6.27% during the forecast period (2026-2031). This report is Segmented by Product Category (Ready-To-Eat, Ready-To-Cook), Product Type (Frozen Fruits and Vegetables, Frozen Meat and Seafood, Frozen Ready Meals, and More), Distribution Channel (On-Trade, Off-Trade [Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Stores, Other Retail Formats]), and Geography. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD Million).

Cambodia Frozen Food Market Trends and Insights

Rising Urbanization and Working Population Fueling Convenience-Food Demand

In 2023, Cambodia had a female labor force participation rate of 79.5%, ranking among the highest in Asia. However, 68% of working women reported not having enough time to prepare meals, driving demand for ready-to-consume frozen food options. Urban households have been spending more on convenience foods, with their share of the food budget increasing from 12% in 2020 to 18% in 2024. Additionally, the consumption of ready-to-eat meals among urban households grew by 25% between 2023 and 2024. The garment sector, a key part of Cambodia's economy, employs over 750,000 workers, most of whom are women. These workers, often working 48-hour weeks, increasingly rely on frozen meals to save time. Cambodia's population, which stood at 17.09 million in 2023, is expected to grow by 9.1% by 2033. Over the same period, the per capita GDP is projected to increase by 67%, expanding the middle-class consumer base for premium frozen products. In 2024, Thailand's ready-to-eat food exports to Cambodia accounted for 9.3% of Thailand's total RTE shipments. At the same time, Cambodia absorbed 20.3% of Thailand's instant noodle exports, reflecting strong cross-border supply chains that cater to the needs of time-constrained urban households.

Expansion of Cold-Chain Logistics Infrastructure

In 2024, PIDG launched its first cross-docking and cold-storage facility in Cambodia, marking a significant step in improving the country's logistics capabilities. To address the growing demand for cold storage, Kandal Cold Storage began constructing a 36,205-cubic-meter facility in 2022, aiming to close the gap toward the projected requirement of 140,000 cubic meters by 2030. The China-Cambodia cold-chain shipping route, scheduled to begin operations in March 2025, will connect Fangchenggang port to Koh Kong. This new route is expected to cut transit times for frozen seafood and vegetables from southern China by 30% compared to overland routes, enhancing efficiency in the supply chain. AEON secured a three-hectare lease at Sihanoukville Port to set up a logistics center, which will streamline imports and distribute frozen goods to its three malls in Phnom Penh. These malls collectively offer over 98,000 square meters of gross leasable area, supporting AEON's growing retail operations. Furthermore, in 2022, USAID pledged USD 2 million to collaborate with the Kampot Chamber of Commerce and Amru Rice on cold-chain pilot projects for agricultural exports. This initiative not only supports agricultural exports but also strengthens infrastructure for inbound frozen food distribution, showcasing the importance of donor-backed investments in Cambodia's cold-chain sector.

Fragmented Food-Safety Enforcement Across the Supply Chain

Cambodia introduced its Law on Food Safety in June 2022, appointing the Ministry of Commerce as the primary authority. However, enforcement responsibilities are divided among the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation. This division has led to overlapping roles and challenges in ensuring compliance. In 2022, only 25.8% of the population had access to safely managed drinking water, increasing the risk of contamination throughout the cold chain. Cambodia reported just two notifications to the International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) in both 2020 and 2021, suggesting potential underreporting of foodborne disease outbreaks. A 2024 WHO case study documented over 7,000 cases of foodborne illnesses between 2014 and 2023, emphasizing that fragmented surveillance systems hinder effective traceability, especially for frozen products. Furthermore, the USDA's 2024 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations report highlighted that high-risk frozen fish and meat are subject to 100% inspection at ports. However, delays caused by limited laboratory capacity increase the risk of spoilage during the clearance process.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

• Proliferation of Modern Retail Formats
• Tourism Growth Boosting Frozen Seafood and Meal Demand in Hospitality
• High Electricity Tariffs Increasing Operating Costs

Segment Analysis

In 2025, Ready-to-Cook products accounted for 54.68% of the Cambodia Frozen Food Market. This dominance is driven by consumers' familiarity with frozen chicken, pork, and seafood, which require minimal effort beyond thawing and cooking. As shoppers shift from traditional wet markets to modern retail, they tend to prefer frozen raw proteins that align with their usual purchasing habits. Additionally, middle-income households, being price-conscious, often choose bulk-pack frozen meats over higher-priced ready-to-eat meals. CP Cambodia is expanding its ready-to-cook poultry and pork production with three new food processing plants, building on its Kampot facility established in May 2022. This expansion leverages the parent company's vertically integrated feed-to-retail model, which generated THB 4.53 billion in revenue from Cambodia in 2024. Similarly, Betagro opened a feed mill in Phnom Penh in November 2024, with an annual capacity of 216,000 tons. This facility strengthens Betagro's ability to supply contract farmers producing frozen ready-to-cook chicken for both domestic and export markets.

From 2026 to 2031, Ready-to-Eat products are projected to grow at a 7.11% CAGR, outpacing the overall market. This growth is fueled by the increasing number of dual-income households, which now make up 62% of urban families, prioritizing convenience over cost. With 79.5% of women participating in the labor force in 2023 and 68% of working women reporting limited time for meal preparation, there is a growing demand for frozen meals that only require microwave reheating. Urban spending on convenience foods rose from 12% of household food budgets in 2020 to 18% in 2024, while ready-to-eat meal consumption increased by 25% between 2023 and 2024. In 2024, Cambodia accounted for 9.3% of Thailand's ready-to-eat exports. Thai processors are efficiently using cold-chain corridors along the border to supply Phnom Penh's AEON malls, modern supermarkets, and businesses operating in the Cambodia foodservice market. Ajinomoto, with its strong manufacturing presence across ASEAN and a history of acquiring frozen-food companies like France's Labeyrie Traiteur Surgelés, is well-positioned to capitalize on this growing demand.

Complete Report Scope:

• By Product Category
  • Ready-to-Eat
  • Ready-to-Cook
• By Product Type
  • Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
  • Frozen Meat and Seafood
  • Frozen Ready Meals
  • Frozen Snacks and Bakery
  • Frozen Desserts
  • Other Product Types
• By Distribution Channel
  • On-Trade
  • Off-Trade
    • Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
    • Convenience Stores
    • Online Stores
    • Other Retail Formats

List of Companies Covered in this Report:

• CP Cambodia Co., Ltd.
• Betagro Co., Ltd.
• Ajinomoto Co., Ltd.
• Tyson Foods, Inc.
• Maruha Nichiro Corporation
• Seapac Co., Ltd.
• K&K Food Service Co., Ltd.
• Khmer Angkor Food Co., Ltd.
• McCain Foods Limited
• Thai Union Group PCL
• Cargill Incorporated
• Vinh Hoan Corporation
• Siam Canadian Group Limited
• New Sanko Cambodia Co., Ltd.
• C.P. Five Star Cambodia
• CJ Foods Co., Ltd.
• Dai Thanh Seafood Co., Ltd.
• Ocean Frozen Food Co., Ltd.
• Sun-Sun Seafood Processing Co., Ltd.
• Ba Huan Corporation

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• The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
• 3 months of analyst support