The Ministry of Commerce is the government authority in Cambodia responsible for trade and commerce policy, business regulation, and oversight of the national commercial framework. Its regulatory scope generally covers trade policy, import and export governance, commercial registration, market access, consumer-facing commercial rules, and compliance measures that support transparent business activity and regulatory enforcement. This page serves as a central hub for tracking policy updates, regulatory developments, governance measures, and enforcement activity related to Cambodia’s trade environment, commercial regulation, and institutional oversight.
The Ministry of Commerce received a delegation led by senior vice president and country head of Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) Vietnam to discuss opportunities for expanding investment in processing Cambodian cashew nuts. The company presented its existing presence through Olam Outspan (Cambodia) and signaled interest in broader agro-processing cooperation with the ministry.
A Cambodian delegation led by Undersecretary of State Nam Lynal of the Ministry of Commerce attended the 2nd International Participants Meeting for the Specialized Expo 2027 Belgrade from 10–12 March 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia. The meeting provided updates on Expo preparations, while bilateral talks with Serbia’s Minister of Domestic and Foreign Trade focused on strengthening trade cooperation and supporting Cambodia’s participation in the expo.
The Ministry of Commerce, through the National Committee for Consumer Protection and the Cambodia Competition Committee, opened a seminar on consumer rights protection and inclusive business practices in Phnom Penh. The event also marked World Consumer Rights Day 2026 and included the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate-General and the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia.
The Ministry of Commerce, through Secretary of State Penn Sovicheat, presided over a workshop of the Greater Mekong Subregion Working Group on Trade and Investment. The event focused on digital economy and digital trade, harmonization of sanitary and phytosanitary measures, and preparation of a 2026–2027 capacity-building work plan for technical officials from GMS countries.
The update records an MoU on Cambodian cashew nut supply witnessed by the Ministry of Commerce, including an initial export value of about US$35 million and a stated plan to expand toward US$400 million. It has long-term reference value because it documents a named commercial arrangement linked to export promotion and bilateral trade facilitation.
The National Committee for Intellectual Property Management held its 15th continued meeting to review two draft national strategies on geographical indications and on the protection of genetic resources, traditional knowledge, and cultural expressions. The update has long-term reference value because it records an inter-ministerial policy development process for Cambodia’s intellectual property framework.
The Ministry of Commerce conducted targeted inspections and quality checks on retail fuel stations in March 2026 to ensure compliance with official retail fuel price regulations. This update documents government enforcement actions to uphold consumer protection and prevent improper fuel price increases, providing long-term reference for regulatory oversight and market governance in Cambodia.
A consultative workshop was held to discuss a draft inter-ministerial prakas establishing a code of conduct for intermediaries and electronic commerce service providers, providing a regulatory framework with long-term implications for e-commerce operations in Cambodia.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce led delegation attended the 49th ASEAN HLTF-EI meeting in February 2026, discussing regional economic integration progress, non-tariff barriers, and the post-2025 ASEAN Economic Community agenda, providing lasting reference for Cambodia’s economic integration policy.
Announcement of the Cambodia Free Trade Agreement Portal, a platform designed to facilitate access to and understanding of Cambodia’s free trade agreements, supporting traders, exporters, and importers in maximizing benefits and complying with export procedures.
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