Cambodia is one of the world’s top cashew producers, but most of its harvest is exported raw. Enhancing local processing can create more value for farmers and strengthen the industry.

Australia supported this effort by sponsoring, through CAPRED, four Cambodian cashew companies and government representatives to attend the 2025 World Cashew Conference in Dubai. The event connected producers with global investors, processors, and buyers.

This built on last year’s success, when CAPRED supported 10 producers at the 2024 Siem Reap conference, leading to new international trade deals.

By strengthening market links and processing capacity, Australia is helping Cambodia compete on the world stage.