Cambodia’s milled rice exports surpass one million tonnes in historic milestone

Cambodia has set a new record in exporting more than one million tonnes of milled rice, with Prime Minister Hun Manet hailing the achievement as a major milestone for the nation and its agricultural sector.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), Cambodia’s official milled rice exports reached 1,014,442 tonnes as of Monday, surpassing the previous record.

In a social media message this morning, Prime Minister Hun Manet congratulated the achievement, highlighting the milestone’s significance for Cambodia and its agricultural industry.

MAFF Spokesperson Khim Finan described the milestone as a moment of great pride for the nation, stressing that the achievement surpasses all previous annual export figures.

“We have officially broken the historical record for rice exports today,” Finan said late on Monday. “This is a remarkable triumph for the nation and the agriculture sector as a whole.”

According to the Cambodia Rice Federation, the Kingdom exported 940,321 tonnes of milled rice last year, generating approximately $602.41 million in revenue. Milled rice exports last year grew by 45.59%, while paddy rice exports expanded by 32.43% compared to the same period in the previous year.