Cambodia Country Commercial Guide
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Healthcare Overview

Only companies licensed by the Ministry of Health may import drugs, medical supplies, or medical equipment. As of 2025, Cambodia has 3,846 registered pharmacies, 527 drug import/export companies and branches, and 34 medicine and medical supply manufacturing institutions. Most pharmaceutical products and medical devices are sold and distributed by local distributors. Over-the-counter products are mainly nutritional formulas, vitamins and supplements, and other probiotics. In addition to the formal market, there is a gray market of smuggled pharmaceuticals that are often counterfeit.

Sub-Sector Best Prospects

The Ministry of Health is the single largest purchaser of drugs, medical supplies, and medical equipment. However, the proportion of healthcare provided by the private sector is increasing, offering potential opportunities for sales of medical supplies and medical equipment. Out-of-pocket expenditures represent 60 percent of current health expenses and household spending on health is over 40 percent of total household expenditure. Vulnerable populations that are classified as “poor” are increasingly supported by NGOs and the RGC’s universal health coverage scheme, while the wealthier and middle-class populations purchase health insurance.

Cambodia officially launched its National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP) 2025–2030 in May 2025, aiming to improve cancer care access and outcomes for its population of approximately 20,000 annual new cases. The plan focuses on prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and care. In line with this, Cambodia also recently established national cancer hospitals including Cyclotron Medical Centre at Calmette Hospital and Luang Me hospital. Other newly established private cancer hospitals include Orange Cancer Clinic and Hemato Onco Cancer Clinic.

Immunization and nutrition are also on the national agenda; most of the financing comes from the government, GAVI, WHO, UNICEF, and other health-related organizations. U.S. supplements and nutrition, such as Herbalife and Abott, are popular in Cambodia, while other supplements for pregnancy and kids are also in demand.

Opportunities

The healthcare sector in Cambodia offers opportunities for U.S. companies to enter the market or expand their existing market share. Key areas of potential include nutrition and supplements, pharmaceutical products, personal protective equipment, medical devices, and health care professional training. Medical devices with strong sales potential include diagnostic and imaging equipment, such as ultrasound machines, oxygen generators, X-ray machines, and CT scanners. The U.S. reputation for quality and reliability particularly offsets the price differential with China.

Resources

Ministry of Health, Department of Drugs and Food, https://moh.gov.kh/en/home