CAC News
Kampong Thom, February 10, 2026 — The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) hosted a delegation from the Vietnam Cashew Association (Vinacas) at its head office in Kampong Thom province on Tuesday, reaffirming strong bilateral cooperation in the growing raw cashew nut (RCN) trade between the two countries.
The Vietnamese delegation was led by Vinacas Vice-Chairman Mr. Bach Khanh Nhut and Secretary-General Mr. Giang. Notably, a former Director of Inspection at Vinacas—now serving as a member of Vietnam’s National Assembly—also paid an unofficial visit to the CAC.
Discussions centered on the expanding RCN trade, which has become a key component of agricultural cooperation between Cambodia and Vietnam.
Silot Uon, President of CAC, praised the steady growth in cashew trade between the two nations, noting that exports have increased year by year. According to unofficial data from CAC, Cambodia generated more than USD 1.5 billion from raw cashew nut exports in 2025, shipping over one million metric tons to international markets.
Despite the positive outlook, Silot raised concerns about the potential impact of climate change on cashew production in 2026. Nevertheless, he projected Cambodia’s upcoming harvest to range between 800,000 and 1 million metric tons and assured the Vietnamese delegation that there would be sufficient supply for Vietnam’s processing industry.
“Vinacas should not worry about the source of raw cashew nuts from Cambodia,” he said.
Mr. Bach Khanh Nhut commended the strong cooperation between CAC and Vinacas since the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in 2023, which ended in 2025. He emphasized that the partnership has helped boost trade for mutual benefit.
Vietnam’s cashew processing industry requires more than 3 million tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually, with Cambodia supplying approximately one-third—around 1 million tonnes—of that demand. Nhut described Cambodia as a reliable partner capable of providing high-quality RCN to support Vietnam’s processing sector.
Mr. Suy Kokthean, Vice President of CAC, said the CAC is committed to matching reliable collectors with Vietnamese companies to ensure consistent quality and supply.
Following the meeting, the Vinacas delegation traveled to cashew farms in Kampong Thom, Kampong Cham, and Kratie provinces to observe production practices and meet with local farmers. The visit marks the second consecutive year that Vinacas has conducted study tours in Cambodia to better understand and secure high-quality raw materials for Vietnam’s processing plants.
The continued engagement reflects both countries’ commitment to strengthening their cashew industries through closer collaboration and sustainable sourcing.
