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Cambodia posts some 89 million USD in rice exports to China in H1

Cambodia raked in 88.9 million USD from exporting 138,364 tonnes of milled rice to China in the first half of 2023, according to the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF).
Cambodia posts some 89 million USD in rice exports to China in H1 ảnh 1A farmer works on a rice field in Cambodia (Photo: khmertimeskh.com)
Hanoi (VNA) - Cambodia raked in 88.9 million USD from exporting138,364 tonnes of milled rice to China in the first half of 2023, according tothe Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF).

The CRF said in a recent press release that China remainedthe top buyer of Cambodia's milled rice, accounting for 42% of the SoutheastAsian nation's total rice export volume between January and June, the XinhuaNews Agency reported.

CRF President Chan Sokheang said China is apotential market for the commodity, noting that the federation will continue tocollaborate with the Ministry of Commerce to ensure that annual milled-ricesales to China top 400,000 tonnes each year.

The press release noted that Cambodia shipped atotal of 329,633 tonnes of milled rice to 52 countries and regions during thefirst six months, earning 229 million USD in revenue.

Its exported rice varieties included premiumaromatic rice, fragrant rice, long grain white rice, parboiled rice, andorganic rice./. 
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