The cambodia fruits and vegetables market size is expected to grow from USD 3.20 billion in 2025 to USD 3.39 billion in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 4.54 billion by 2031 at 6.02% CAGR over 2026-2031. This report is Segmented by Crop Type (Fruits and Vegetables). The Report Includes Production Analysis (Volume), Consumption Analysis (Value and Volume), Export Analysis (Value and Volume), Import Analysis (Value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (Metric Tons).
The vegetables segment is expanding at a 9.44% CAGR, generating higher volumes but lower revenue per metric ton due to shorter shelf life and spoilage risks. Highland potato cultivation is on the rise to supply urban fast-food chains and snack processors, offering new income streams for mountain farmers. Moreover, the vegetable segment, particularly exotic leafy varieties, holds the potential to surpass overall market growth with continued improvements in cold-chain infrastructure.
Cambodia Fruits And Vegetables Market Trends and Insights
Rising Domestic Demand for Healthy Diets
Urban income gains and health campaigns are shifting Cambodians toward higher fresh-produce intake. The 2021-22 Demographic and Health Survey found that overweight prevalence among women rose from 18% in 2014 to 33% in 2021-22, triggering a consumer pivot to fruits and vegetables. Urban households nowadays devote 23% of food budgets to produce versus 16% for rural households. Retailers in Phnom Penh report double-digit growth in refrigerated produce sections, incentivizing import displacement with local supply. This trend supports steady off-season demand, smoothing revenue for farmers adopting protected cultivation.Government Subsidies for Irrigation Expansion
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology backed 2,300 new irrigation systems in 2024 with USD 45 million in grants, expanding cultivated land for fruits and vegetables by 15%. The scheme stabilizes water availability, enabling year-round planting that cuts seasonal volatility and raises yields by 18% on demo plots. Asian Development Bank’s USD 120 million Phase II funding, approved in April 2025, extends canals and drip systems targeting vegetable clusters. Steadier output boosts contract-farming attractiveness for processors and exporters, anchoring raw-material supply to meet FTA-driven demand. Enhanced water security also facilitates crop diversification, allowing farmers to shift from subsistence rice production to higher-value horticultural crops that command premium prices in domestic and export markets.Seasonal Production Peaks cause Price Volatility
Cambodia's tropical monsoon climate creates pronounced seasonal production cycles that generate extreme price volatility, with some vegetables experiencing price swings exceeding 150% between harvest peaks and scarcity periods. The 2024 harvest season saw tomato prices fluctuate from USD 0.45 per kilogram during peak supply in November to USD 1.15 per kilogram in March, creating income uncertainty for farmers and supply chain disruptions for processors. Limited storage infrastructure exacerbates the problem, forcing farmers to sell immediately at harvest regardless of market conditions. This volatility particularly affects smallholder farmers who lack financial buffers to withstand price troughs, often forcing distress sales that perpetuate the cycle of market instability.Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:
- Preferential Export Tariffs Under China-Cambodia FTA
- Cold-Chain Corridors Along Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway
- Limited Mechanization and Smallholder Plot Size
Segment Analysis
The Cambodia fruits and vegetables market size is being shaped by shifting demand patterns and infrastructure improvements. Fruits account for 57.62% of the Cambodia fruits and vegetables market share in 2025, supported by strong domestic consumption and trade preferences with China. The fruit segment benefits from cross-crop diversification, while advances in cold-chain infrastructure enable the cultivation of berries and salad greens. Processors are increasingly developing mixed-juice blends to balance raw material requirements, while exporters optimize container loads with assorted fruit shipments. Additionally, crop cooperatives are collaborating to improve bargaining power for inputs and logistics.The vegetables segment is expanding at a 9.44% CAGR, generating higher volumes but lower revenue per metric ton due to shorter shelf life and spoilage risks. Highland potato cultivation is on the rise to supply urban fast-food chains and snack processors, offering new income streams for mountain farmers. Moreover, the vegetable segment, particularly exotic leafy varieties, holds the potential to surpass overall market growth with continued improvements in cold-chain infrastructure.
Complete Report Scope:
- By Crop Type (Production Analysis (Volume), Consumption Analysis (Volume and Value), Import Analysis (Volume and Value), Export Analysis (Volume and Value), and Price Trend Analysis)
- Fruits
- Vegetables
List of Companies Covered in this Report:
- Market Overview
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Regulatory Landscape
- Technological Outlook
- Value / Supply-Chain Analysis
- PESTLE Analysis
- List of Key Stakeholders
- Green Gold (Cambodia) Co., Ltd
- Navita Fruit
- Misota Food Import-Export Co., Ltd
- Angkor Green
- Amru Fresh (Amru Rice Group)
- Mega Green Imex Co., Ltd
- Green Farm Asia Co., Ltd
- Angkor Harvest Co., Ltd
- Sunrise Fruits (Cambodia) Co., Ltd
- Vattanac Green Farm
- Royal Dragon Fruit Farm
- Agribuddy (Cambodia) Co., Ltd
Additional Benefits:
- The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
- 3 months of analyst support
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
4 Market Landscape
5 Market Size & Growth Forecasts
6 Competitive Landscape
