AKP Phnom Penh, February 24, 2025 --

H.E Samheng Bora, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce and Chairman of the Export Promotion Task Force, has engaged in strategic discussions with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, and five major Indian cashew buyers to explore opportunities for exporting Cambodian cashew nuts to the Indian market and the world.

The meeting, held on Feb. 23 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, focused on Cambodia’s cashew production capacity, quality standards, and export potential. 

In the discussion, Indian buyers expressed strong interest in both raw cashew nuts and processed kernels, recognising the potential for direct trade partnerships.  

They acknowledged that the Cambodian cashew nuts are renowned for their large size kernels and unique flavour profile, making them particularly appealing to consumers.

The discussion also served as a platform to explore broader opportunities to enhance Cambodia’s cashew exports and increase value added within the sector.

Cambodia produced 850,000 tonnes of cashew nuts last year, a year-on-year increase of 26.8 percent,c and exported 815,000 tonnes of cashew nuts, up 31 percent, according to a report from the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia.

By Chea Vannak