Cambodia is preparing to begin exports of pineapple, jackfruit, and mango to China under newly approved food safety and plant health standards, reflecting a strong step forward in expanding agricultural trade and ensuring product quality between the two nations.
The decision was reached following a meeting between Cambodia’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Dith Tina, and China’s Minister of the General Administration of Customs, Sun Meijun, during the 2nd Conference on “Food Safety Mechanism for Export and Import for the Belt and Road Cooperation Framework Member Countries” held in Shanghai from October 14–15, 2025.
Both countries agreed to speed up the development and approval of protocols to support the export of Cambodian fruits. These measures will help align Cambodian agricultural products with Chinese import requirements, ensuring consistency in safety, freshness, and quality.
The Ministry of Agriculture has encouraged local farmers and processing companies to follow Good Agricultural Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices to meet export standards. These efforts are expected to strengthen market access for Cambodian fruit and promote sustainable farming.
In 2024, Cambodia exported almost 12 million tons of agricultural products valued at over 5.2 billion US dollars to 95 global markets, marking a 39 percent increase from 2023. China continues to be one of Cambodia’s top destinations for fruit exports, alongside the United States, Vietnam, and Japan.
Officials noted that this strengthened cooperation will help ensure smoother and more predictable market entry for Cambodian produce while enhancing coordination between farmers, exporters, and trade authorities. The initiative reflects both countries’ shared commitment to improving agricultural trade and promoting high-quality, sustainable food exports.
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