In the first two months of 2024, Cambodia exported 90,153 tonnes of milled rice through 40 rice exporters to 50 destinations.
This is according to the press release of the Cambodian Rice Federation, which was received by local news on March 9.
The 50 destinations include 22 EU countries, 51,333 metric tonnes of milled rice worth $38.37 million; 5 ASEAN countries, including East Timor, 18,753 metric tonnes of milled rice worth $13.36 million; China, including Hong Kong and Macau, 11,083 metric tonnes worth $6.81 million; and 13 other destinations in Africa, the Middle East, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and so on, 8,984 metric tonnes worth $6.90 million.
The types of milled rice exported included 84.72% fragrant rice, 11.53% white rice, 2.17% steamed rice, and 1.70% organic rice.
Cambodia also exported 1,368,322 tonnes of paddy rice, valued at an estimated $3,395.72 million, of which 65% was exported through the certification of export authorities. Fresh News
