Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – A recent trade report released by the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce shows that Cambodia's automobile imports experienced explosive growth in 2025, reaching a total of US$1.1 billion, a significant 60% increase from US$686.7 million in 2024.
The report points out that although the specific figures for automobile imports last year have not been fully disclosed, the substantial increase in total trade value reflects a strong recovery in the domestic consumer market and a profound adjustment in the industrial structure.
Regarding this growth trend, Thong Meng David, Deputy Director of the China-ASEAN Research Center at the Cambodian University of Technology and Economics, analyzed that the continued surge in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is the core engine driving the increase in import value.
He stated that Cambodia achieved a leapfrog growth in EV registrations in 2025, with thousands of new EVs added to the roads throughout the year. This data not only reflects a significant shift in consumer preferences towards green travel methods but also indicates a profound structural transformation taking place in Cambodia's transportation sector.
Thong Meng David further emphasized that the booming development of the EV market is due to two key factors: the continuous expansion of supporting infrastructure such as EV charging stations nationwide; and the ambitious national electrification goals set by the Cambodian government.
He predicts that, driven by both policy support and market demand, Cambodia's electric vehicle market will maintain a sustained growth trend in the medium to long term, injecting new momentum into the country's green and sustainable economic development.
