Scheduled from March 31-April 1 at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra in Cambodia, the Global Textile Summit 2025 will discuss and make presentations on various aspects of the textile industry in the country.

To be held under the aegis of the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham), the summit will gather business leaders, development partners, and global brands. It will be organized by the Textile, Apparel, Footwear & Travel Goods Association in Cambodia (TAFTAC), ILO – Better Factories Cambodia (BFC), and the German development agency GIZ.

Katta Orn, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, emphasizes, the event will showcase the potential of the Kingdom’s textile sector, which continues to attract foreign investment and create jobs, contributing to national economic growth.

This growth demonstrates Cambodia's stability and its capacity to develop industries, particularly the garment sector, states Orn. It also highlights Cambodia as a prime location for investment and export-oriented manufacturing, he adds.

Lim Heng, Vice President, Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, notes, the rapid growth of Cambodia's textile industry in recent years is driven by the global economic recovery and political instability in other manufacturing regions. Increased factory openings and export orders, particularly from the EU, the US, and the UK also boosts the sector, he adds. China continues to be Cambodia's primary source of raw materials, Heng informs.

The General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) reports, Cambodia’s textile exports increased by 24.4 per cent to $11.68 billion in 2024. Including apparel, clothing accessories, and footwear, these exports accounted for 44.59 per cent of Cambodia's total exports, which reached $26.2 billion. The summit aims to further promote Cambodia's role in the global textile market.