Despite land border restrictions, bilateral trade between Cambodia and Thailand reached approximately $239 million in April, with cumulative trade totaling $925 million in the first four months. Data from the General Department of Customs and Excise shows that from January to April, Cambodia exported about $235 million worth of goods to Thailand, a decrease of 28.3% compared to $327 million in the same period last year.
Meanwhile, Cambodia imported about $690 million worth of goods from Thailand, a significant drop of 40.8% from $1.16 billion in the same period of 2025, resulting in a trade surplus for Thailand.
Despite restrictions at land border crossings between the two countries, the nearly $1 billion in trade highlights ongoing cross-border economic activity and strong demand for goods.
According to statistics, total bilateral trade between Cambodia and Thailand in the first four months of this year decreased by 38.1% year-on-year to $925.4 million, compared to $1.49 billion in the same period last year.
Bilateral trade is expected to reach approximately $696 million by the first quarter of 2026. Latest data shows that trade between Cambodia and Thailand in April alone was about $239 million.
Although Cambodia boycotts Thai products including fuel, cosmetics, and consumer goods, Thailand remains one of Cambodia’s major trading partners, ranking fifth in the ranking, due to strong trade in agricultural products, construction materials, and industrial supplies.
While border restrictions and slowing regional demand have affected trade flows, the continued movement of goods demonstrates the unbreakable economic ties between these two neighboring countries.
