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Cambodia: sanctions and trade risk
As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 160 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Cambodia.Lists last checked .
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No elevated country indicator for Cambodia in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in Cambodia may still be on a list.
On the sanctions lists
160 entries on the official lists name Cambodia — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.
| List | Entries | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) | 152 | 152 | — | — |
| UK Sanctions List (FCDO) | 8 | 8 | — | — |
Latest changes
- United States (OFAC) · TCO: 41 new designations
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Cambodia: logistics and trade
Textile export hub / ASEAN transit hub
Cambodia (ISO code: KH) is located in Southeast Asia on the Indochinese Peninsula, bordering Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, with a coastline on the Gulf of Thailand. It is a constitutional monarchy with a tropical monsoon climate (rainy season May to October, dry season November to April). The economy relies on garments, footwear, agriculture, tourism and a growing services sector. Exports are dominated by textiles, footwear, bicycles and rice, while the country depends on imports of machinery, electronics, fuel and consumer goods. Sihanoukville is the only deep-water seaport, complemented by the Phnom Penh river port on the Mekong and, since September 2025, the new Techo International Airport. The currency is the riel (KHR), though the US dollar is widely used in daily transactions.
- Capital
- Phnom Penh
- Population
- 17,638,801
- Area
- 181,035 km²
- Currency
- Cambodian Riel (KHR)
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Southeast Asia
- Economic area
- ASEAN
- Religions
- Buddhism
- Access to the sea
- Yes
Transport modes Sea · Air · Road · Rail · Inland waterway
- Current situation
- New Techo International Airport (Phnom Penh) in operation since 9.9.2025; deep-sea container terminal Sihanoukville phase 1 from 2026; EU-EBA partially suspended since 2020.
- Seasonal conditions
- Tropical monsoon climate; rainy season May to October with flooding and road risks; dry season November to April.
Main seaports
- Kampong Saom
Kampong Saom/Sihanoukville (KH KOS): Cambodia's only deep-sea port, past 1M TEU in 2024. New 11.5 m terminal opened 2024; JICA expansion targets 2.6M TEU.
Main cargo airports
- Siem Reap-Angkor International AirportSAI
Siem Reap-Angkor (SAI/VDSA): gateway to Angkor's temples, 1.47m passengers in 2025. Cargo zone rated 10,000 t/year but barely used – freight routes via Phnom Penh.
- Sihanoukville International AirportKOS
Sihanoukville International Airport (KOS) acts as a key logistics hub, connecting Cambodia to global markets and enhancing air freight operations.
Road corridors
- Phnom Penh - Sihanoukville Expressway (since 2022)
- NR4 Phnom Penh - Sihanoukville (port corridor)
- NR1 Phnom Penh - Bavet - Ho Chi Minh City (VN)
- NR5 Phnom Penh - Poipet - Bangkok (TH)
Rail corridors
- Southern line Phnom Penh - Sihanoukville (port railway)
- Northern line Phnom Penh - Poipet - connection to Thailand
Inland ports
- Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (Mekong/Bassac)
- Dry ports in the greater Phnom Penh area
Main trade lanes
- Cambodia - USA (textiles/footwear)
- Cambodia - China (machinery/raw materials)
- Cambodia - ASEAN (TH/VN)
- Cambodia - EU
- Cambodia - Japan
Customs and import
Customs authority General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE)Official website ↗
- Import customs system
- Electronic import declaration (SAD) via GDCE's ASYCUDA World plus hard copy at the customs office; connected to the national Single Window. Locations include Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh, among others.
- Export customs system
- Electronic export declaration (SAD) via GDCE's ASYCUDA World; mandatory documents are commercial invoice, transport documents and, depending on the goods, licences or certificate of origin.
- Import VAT
- 10 percent import VAT (GDT) on CIF plus customs duty plus special tax. Import duty in four rates 0/7/15/35 percent; special tax (excise) on selected goods.
- Proofs of origin and trade agreements
- Preferential proofs: Form D (ATIGA/AFTA), RCEP origin declaration, Form E (CCFTA China), CKFTA-CO (Korea), UAE-CEPA. EU-EBA (Form A/REX) partially suspended since 2020.
- Restricted and prohibited goods
- Licence/permit requirement for, among others, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, timber and forest products, weapons. Bans on drugs and CITES species; antiques and cultural property restricted.
Typical import documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading/air waybill
- Customs Declaration (SAD)
- Certificate of origin (for preference)
- Import licence/permit (for controlled goods)
Typical export documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading/air waybill
- Export declaration (SAD)
- Certificate of origin (Form D/E/RCEP/CKFTA)
- Export permit (for controlled goods)
Logistics conditions
- Customs complexity
- Medium to high
- Customs delays
- Medium to high
- Port congestion
- Medium
- Dangerous goods relevance
- Medium
- Pharma and cold chain relevance
- Medium
- E-commerce relevance
- Medium to high
Trade
Top export partners
Top import goods
- Textile raw materials
- Machinery
- Electronics
- Petroleum products
- Chemicals
Top export goods
- Textiles
- Footwear
- Bicycles
- Rice
Typical cargo
- Textiles and clothing
- Footwear
- Bicycles
- Rice and agricultural products
- Machinery and electronics
- Petroleum products
Latest logistics news
- China-Laos Railway Exceeds 90 Million Tonnes in Total Freight17 Sept 2026
The China-Laos Railway is developing into a regional trade corridor. A total of 90 million tonnes of freight have been transported, of which 21 million tonnes crossed borders.
- China Opens New Waterway: Pinglu Canal Shortens Route to Southeast Asia10 Sept 2026
The new Pinglu Canal connects China's hinterland directly to the Gulf of Beibu. Transports toward Southeast Asia are expected to become shorter and more cost-effective as a result.
Logistics questions
What is the import VAT (value added tax) rate in Cambodia?
Import VAT is 10 percent and is levied on the CIF value plus import duty plus any special tax (excise). It is administered by the General Department of Taxation (GDT); collection takes place during customs clearance.
Which system does Cambodian customs use?
Imports and exports are handled electronically via ASYCUDA World of the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). Declarations are made with the Single Administrative Document (SAD); in addition, a hard copy is submitted to the customs office.
What are the import duty rates in Cambodia?
Cambodia applies four duty rates: 0, 7, 15 and 35 percent. As of 1. January 2026, numerous rates were reduced, including for IT equipment as well as electric and hybrid vehicles. Goods of US origin have been subject to a duty rate of zero percent since August 2025.
Does Cambodia have free trade agreements?
Cambodia is an ASEAN member (ATIGA/AFTA) and part of RCEP. In addition, there are bilateral agreements with China (CCFTA, since 2022), Korea (CKFTA, since 2022) and the UAE (CEPA). Preferences are used with the appropriate proof of origin.
What is the status of EU market access (Everything But Arms)?
As a least developed country, Cambodia had duty-free EU access under Everything But Arms. Since 12. August 2020, this has been suspended for around 40 tariff lines (clothing, footwear, travel goods); part of the exports has since been subject to the standard EU duty.
What are the main ports of Cambodia?
Sihanoukville Autonomous Port is the only deep-sea port and handled approx. 1,34 million TEU in 2024; a new deep-sea container terminal enters operation from 2026. The Phnom Penh Autonomous Port on the Mekong serves as a river and inland port (approx. 0,6 million TEU in 2024).
What seasonal risks exist for supply chains?
The rainy season from May to October can cause flooding and delay road transport. In addition, there is a high dependence on the only deep-sea port, Sihanoukville, and a heavily dollarised economy.
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