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Cambodia’s rice exports up over 13% in eight months

Cambodia exported 389,000 tonnes of milled rice in the first eight months of 2022, netting more than 242.80 million USD, according to the Cambodia Rice Federation.
Cambodia’s rice exports up over 13% in eight months ảnh 1Cambodia exports 389,000 tonnes of milled rice in the first eight months of 2022, netting more than 242.80 million USD. (Photo: khmertimeskh.com)

PhnomPenh (VNA) - Cambodia exported 389,000 tonnes of milled rice inthe first eight months of 2022, netting more than 242.80 million USD, accordingto the CambodiaRice Federation.

Thetotal rice export increased over 13% compared to the same period last year.

Of the Cambodian milledrice exported, 65.8% were fragrant rice of various types while white riceaccounted for almost 30%, parboiled rice and organic rice for over 2% each.

China remains Cambodia's biggest importer with 44%. It was followed by France with 15%, Malaysia with 6%, theNetherlands with 4%, Italy, Gabon, and Brunei with 3% each, and the rest 22% coveredby 48 other countries./.

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