How is energy used in Cambodia?

Total energy supply (TES) includes all the energy produced in or imported to a country, minus that which is exported or stored. It represents all the energy required to supply end users in the country.

Are solar panels imported or re-exported in Cambodia?

During the same period, the country’s solar panel imports rose rapidly and doubled to USD272 million but the volume was significantly lower than solar panel exports (Figure 1). This trade pattern suggests that a substantial portion of Cambodia’s solar panel exports may have been assembled domestically rather than imported and re-exported.

How has the energy supply in Cambodia changed over the years?

Total primary energy supply (TPES) increased by 5.8% per year in 2000–2010 and by 8.0% per year in 2010–2019, showing the same trend as that of TFEC. Due to the significant increase in electricity demand, Cambodia rapidly increased its hydropower and coal power generation in 2010–2019.

Why should Cambodia invest in solar panels?

Despite facing significant challenges, Cambodia possesses several advantages that would support the continued development of its solar panel industry. Cambodia can diversify its export destinations from the U.S. to developing economies, such as those in the Middle East or Africa who are transiting to greater use of renewable energy.

What is Cambodia's most valuable export good?

Drilling down from the more granular four-digit HTS code perspective, cases, handbags and wallets represent Cambodia’s most valuable exported good generating 7.3% of total Cambodian export sales.

Is Cambodia a good country for apparel exports?

Cambodia has highly positive net exports in the international trade of apparel. In turn, these cashflows indicate Cambodia’s strong competitive advantages under the clothing and accessories product categories. Cambodia incurred an overall -US$2.05 billion trade deficit in 2024.