今年首月柬埔寨与RCEP成员国贸易额实现大幅增长

Group 1 - The total trade volume between Cambodia and RCEP member countries exceeded $3.7 billion in January, with exports amounting to $927 million, a year-on-year increase of 19.34%, and imports reaching $2.83 billion, up 13.32% [1] - Cambodia's major trading partners within RCEP include China, Vietnam, Japan, and South Korea, highlighting the importance of these relationships for the country's trade dynamics [1] - The Royal Academy of Cambodia's economist emphasized that RCEP is crucial for diversifying and expanding Cambodia's export markets, especially amid uncertain global political and economic conditions [1] Group 2 - The Garment, Footwear, and Travel Goods (GFT) sector in Cambodia achieved an export revenue of approximately $1.398 billion in January, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.2% [2] - Within the GFT sector, garment exports totaled $1.014 billion, increasing by 6.7%, while footwear exports reached $196 million, up 16.8%, and travel goods exports amounted to $188 million, growing by 1.1% [2] - The GFT sector is the largest source of foreign exchange for Cambodia, accounting for 46.5% of the country's total exports, with primary markets including the United States, European Union, Canada, and Japan [2]