Cambodia Country Commercial Guide
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Overview

With Cambodia’s growing prosperity, automobile ownership is rapidly increasing. While the vast majority of cars in Cambodia are imported second-hand vehicles, new cars are gaining in popularity with the country’s increasing disposable income levels. Cambodia’s new car market share has increased significantly from around 19 percent in 2018 to 51 percent in 2024, reflecting an growing middle-income class with appetite for safer products and lower maintenance costs. The most popular models are four-wheel-drive vehicles, SUV, pick-up truck and mid-sized sedans. All car imports must be left-hand drive. The United States is the largest supplier of used vehicles in Cambodia.

A number of companies sell used and new cars in Phnom Penh, including Ford and Chevrolet. U.S.-branded vehicles are popular and highly recognized for quality and durability. To meet increasing demand, Ford’s local distributor, RMA Group Cambodia, opened an auto assembly plant in Pursat province in June 2022 that was expanded in April 2025. Mercedes, Ssangyong, Great Wall Motor, Hyundai, BMW, Peugeot, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, Mitsubishi, and Mazda have local dealerships in Cambodia. Cambodia has committed to boost the use of electric vehicles (EV) cars and buses by 40 percent, and EV motorcycles by 70 percent by 2050. The EV market has remarkably increased to around 2,200 units in 2024 from only around 330 in 2023 and 50 units in 2021, driven mainly by the adoption of EV motorbikes. The market is at a nascent stage which contributes to only around eight percent of the new auto market. While EV cars are gaining popularity, users are still confronted with the challenge of an insufficient charging station network.

Automobile parts and accessories from the United States are available in Cambodian markets, particularly for Ford and General Motors vehicles. Toyota remains a top brand choice for consumers because parts are readily available and affordable. As with other products, U.S. auto parts have a reputation for quality and attract a higher price than parts produced in Thailand, Taiwan, or other locations in Asia.

Cambodia’s auto assembly plants increased rapidly from seven in June 2024 to 10 plants in 2025. Chinese EV manufacturer BYD recently invested in a $32-million electric vehicle assembly plant in Sihanoukville. Besides Ford, other auto assembly plants in Cambodia include Hyundai Camko Motor, Daehan Auto, HGB Motors assembly, EM Automotive, K Cambodia, GTV Motor, Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing, and ZO Motor Truck.

Table: Import of Vehicles and Parts, Unit: USD thousands

Import of Vehicles and Parts 

2021  

2022

2023

2024

Jan.-Aug.2025

Total imports (value)1,965,772 1,338,5091,717,3211,823,926

Data Source: Cambodia General Department of Customs and Excise

*Note: Vehicles and Parts include items under customs HS Code 87 (vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof).

Opportunities

Further opportunities exist for the importation of new cars, used cars, accessories, and spare parts.

Resources

  • Cambodia Ministry of Public Works and Transport

  • Automobile Association of Cambodia

  • Cambodia General Department of Customs and Excise

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