Accelerating Economic Growth: Cambodia’s Tire Industry Surpasses $1 Billion in Export Revenue

Cambodia’s manufacturing landscape has achieved a historic milestone, with the tire industry emerging as a formidable driver of national export growth.

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Date: 3 February 2026

Source: Cambodia Constructors Association

Strategic industrial diversification pays off as the Kingdom exports over 30 million tires to major global markets in 2025

Cambodia’s manufacturing landscape has achieved a historic milestone, with the tire industry emerging as a formidable driver of national export growth. In 2025, the Kingdom generated a remarkable 1.383 billion dollars from the export of more than 30 million tires to international markets. This surge represents a significant shift in the country’s industrial strategy, moving toward high-value manufacturing and reducing reliance on traditional garment exports. According to reports from the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Information, this success is the direct result of large-scale investments in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across the country.

The record-breaking performance was driven by four key industrial giants: Newbustar (Cambodia) Tire Co., Ltd., General Tires Technology (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., CART TIRE CO., LTD., and Wanli Tire (Cambodia) Co., Ltd.. Collectively, these companies produced and shipped exactly 30,165,000 units to a diverse array of ten major global destinations. The primary export markets include the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Finland, Canada, Argentina, and several other high-demand regions, highlighting the global competitiveness of Cambodian-made industrial products.

Please note that among the four companies, Newbustar (Cambodia) Tire Co., Ltd. in the UBE Special Economic Zone, Snuol District, Kratie Province, exported 1,387,528 tires. General Tires Technology (Cambodia) Co. Ltd. in the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone exported 8,674,000 tires. CART TIRE CO., LTD. in the Chhu Lu, Chhean, Pu Chai Special Economic Zone, Svay Rieng Province exported a total of 20,101,400 tires, and Wanli Tire (Cambodia) Co, Ltd. in the Sin Bavet Special Economic Zone, Svay Rieng Province exported 2,665 tires.

This achievement is not merely a statistical victory but a testament to Cambodia’s improved business climate and favorable investment laws. The government’s proactive stance in providing incentives for tire manufacturers has attracted top-tier companies from China and other industrial nations, who view Cambodia as a strategic gateway to global trade. The growth of this sector has also created thousands of specialized jobs, fostering technical skills among the local workforce and enhancing the Kingdom’s industrial maturity.

As Cambodia continues to modernize its infrastructure and streamline export procedures, the tire industry is expected to maintain its upward trajectory. The integration of advanced manufacturing technologies and the expansion of production lines within SEZs are positioning the Kingdom as a central hub for automotive components in Southeast Asia. With over 1.3 billion dollars in annual revenue, the tire sector has now become a cornerstone of Cambodia’s economic diversification, ensuring a more resilient and sustainable future for the nation’s trade balance.