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Cambodia's apparel exports down 12.9% to $7.8 bn in 2023

*.*pt"> During the recently concluded year of ****, apparel exports from Cambodia declined by **.** per cent to $*,***.*** million. This accounted for **.** per cent of the country&#**;s total foreign income, which amounted to $**,***.*** million for the period. The General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) under the ministry of economy and finance provided the data. However, trade figures for December **** show that textile exports have returned to growth, with garment exports from the nation increasing by **.** per cent in the last month of ****. 

*.*pt"> During the period under review, Cambodia&#**;s exports of apparel and clothing accessories (knitted) (Chapter **) totalled $*,***.*** million, a decrease of ** per cent compared to $*,***.*** million in the corresponding period of ****. Similarly, exports of apparel and clothing accessories (not knitted) (Chapter **) fell by **.* per cent to $*,***.*** million, down from $*,***.*** million in January-December ****. This decline is attributed to reduced global demand.