Market Forecast By Type (Lager, Ale, Stout & Porter, Malt, Others), By Category (Popular Price, Premium, Super Premium), By Packaging (Glass, PET Bottle, Metal Can, Others), By Production (Macro-brewery, Micro-brewery, Craft Brewery, Others) And Competitive Landscape
| Product Code: ETC048313 | Publication Date: Jan 2021 | Updated Date: Mar 2026 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Cambodia import trend for the Cambodia beer market experienced a decline, with a growth rate of -17.05% compared to the previous year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for 2020-2024 stood at -4.98%. This negative momentum can be attributed to shifting consumer preferences or changes in trade policies impacting market stability.

| Report Name | Cambodia Beer Market |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
| CAGR | 12.08% |
| Growing Sector | Food & Beverage, Tourism, and Hospitality |
The Cambodia Beer Market report thoroughly covers the market by type, category, packaging, and production. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Cambodia Beer Market is projected to witness consistent growth over the upcoming years. Key factors bolstering this expansion are rapid increase in discretionary expenses, growing urban population, and the country’s booming tourism and hospitality sectors. In general, beer is one of the most consumed alcoholic beverages in Cambodia, with a strong cultural acceptance in both urban and rural areas.
Cambodia Beer Market is estimated to witness steady expansion, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.08% during the forecast period of 2025-2031. This proliferation is expected to be fueled by increasing beer consumption, especially during festivals, birthday parties, social gatherings, and tourism-driven demand. Additionally, Cambodia’s strategic location in Southeast Asia and growing trade agreements are also accelerating beer exports to neighboring countries. Also, there has been surging demand for premium and craft beer products among young consumers and expatriates, driving Cambodia Beer Market Growth outlook.
Nevertheless, excise taxes on alcoholic beverages are generally higher and increasing costs of raw materials like barley and hops. These aspects are expected to limit market expansion in the upcoming years. Also, competition from imported brands is further increasing. Furthermore, limited infrastructure for craft brewing and distribution in rural areas also remains a significant barrier to growth.
Cambodia Beer Industry is expected to undergo modest transformation in the forthcoming years, fueled by trends such as evolving consumer preferences, particularly toward premium and craft beer offerings. In addition, there is a growing trend of flavored beers and low-alcohol variants, catering to health-conscious and younger demographics. Apart from this, innovations in packaging such as sustainable cans and recyclable glass bottles are gaining traction as part of sustainability efforts. All these notable trends actively contribute to the industry positive outlook.
In terms of investment prospects, the Cambodia Beer Market presents profitable investment opportunities in production as well as distribution. Increasing tourist arrivals and surging demand for premium beverages have reinvigorated investments in contemporary brewing facilities and microbreweries. Apart from this, significant investment in sustainable packaging, craft beer brewing technology, and digital distribution channels opens avenues for foreign investors to collaborate with domestic breweries for large-scale production, brand development, and to yield profitable returns.
The competition in the Cambodia Beer Market is fierce, with both international and local players. Some of the key players are Cambodia Brewery Limited, Khmer Brewery, and Angkor Beer.
According to Cambodian government data, Excise tax adjustments on alcoholic beverages are aimed at balancing revenue generation with responsible consumption. The Ministry of Tourism has continued to promote local beer brands as part of the cultural tourism experience in campaigns. For instance, the Ministry recently has encouraged their local breweries to attend international trade fairs or regional expos and has raised awareness of Cambodia's beer export branding. The government is also looking to drive breweries to adopt eco-friendly and sustainable technologies and packaging as part of its sustainability efforts.
The outlook for the Cambodia Beer Industry looks bright due to growth in tourism, higher-end luxury hotel growth, and the desire for a nightlife culture to emerge. This will further drive beer consumption in the premium and super-premium categories. Overall, craft breweries are anticipated to play an important part, as they appeal to young, experimental drinkers who are looking for artisanal, unique flavors. Automating brewing process and using sustainable methods in production should also help provide efficiency and long-term profitability.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories:
According to Dhaval, Research Manager, 6Wresearch, Lager is projected to expand at rapid pace due to its widespread popularity across both domestic consumers and tourists. Its light flavor profile, affordability, and availability in both rural and urban outlets make it the most consumed beer type. Lager is also heavily promoted by major breweries, making it a leading contributor to overall industry revenue.
The Popular Price segment is expected to lead the Cambodia Beer Market in terms of category. Beer consumption in Cambodia is largely driven by affordability, with a large portion of the population favoring popular-priced products. Local brands such as Angkor Beer and Ganzberg cater to this demand, making this category the strongest in terms of market share and revenue contribution.
Glass bottles are projected to dominate the Cambodia Beer Market in packaging. Traditional consumer preferences, premium appeal, and their use in restaurants, bars, and hotels drive the demand for glass packaging. Furthermore, export markets prefer glass packaging due to its recyclability and preservation of beer quality, adding to its dominance in the industry.
Macro-breweries are expected to dominate the Cambodia Beer Market Share in the coming years. Large-scale breweries such as Cambodia Brewery Limited and Cambrew Ltd. produce massive volumes to cater to domestic demand and exports. Their established distribution networks, brand recognition, and economies of scale enable them to lead the market ahead of micro and craft breweries.
The market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
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1 Executive Summary |
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2 Introduction |
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2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
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2.2 Report Description |
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2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
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2.4 Research Methodology |
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2.5 Assumptions |
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3 Cambodia Beer Market Overview |
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3.1 Cambodia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
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3.2 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
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3.3 Cambodia Beer Market - Industry Life Cycle |
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3.4 Cambodia Beer Market - Porter's Five Forces |
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3.5 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
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3.6 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Category, 2022 & 2032F |
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3.7 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packaging, 2022 & 2032F |
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3.8 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Production, 2022 & 2032F |
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4 Cambodia Beer Market Dynamics |
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4.1 Impact Analysis |
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4.2 Market Drivers |
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4.3 Market Restraints |
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5 Cambodia Beer Market Trends |
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6 Cambodia Beer Market, By Types |
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6.1 Cambodia Beer Market, By Type |
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6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
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6.1.2 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2022-2032F |
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6.1.3 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume, By Lager, 2022-2032F |
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6.1.4 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume, By Ale, 2022-2032F |
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6.1.5 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume, By Stout & Porter, 2022-2032F |
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6.1.6 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume, By Malt, 2022-2032F |
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6.1.7 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022-2032F |
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6.2 Cambodia Beer Market, By Category |
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6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
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6.2.2 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume, By Popular Price, 2022-2032F |
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6.2.3 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume, By Premium, 2022-2032F |
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6.2.4 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume, By Super Premium, 2022-2032F |
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6.3 Cambodia Beer Market, By Packaging |
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6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
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6.3.2 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume, By Glass, 2022-2032F |
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6.3.3 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume, By PET Bottle, 2022-2032F |
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6.3.4 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume, By Metal Can, 2022-2032F |
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6.3.5 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022-2032F |
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6.4 Cambodia Beer Market, By Production |
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6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
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6.4.2 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume, By Macro-brewery, 2022-2032F |
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6.4.3 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume, By Micro-brewery, 2022-2032F |
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6.4.4 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume, By Craft Brewery, 2022-2032F |
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6.4.5 Cambodia Beer Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022-2032F |
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7 Cambodia Beer Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
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7.1 Cambodia Beer Market Export to Major Countries |
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7.2 Cambodia Beer Market Imports from Major Countries |
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8 Cambodia Beer Market Key Performance Indicators |
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9 Cambodia Beer Market - Opportunity Assessment |
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9.1 Cambodia Beer Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
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9.2 Cambodia Beer Market Opportunity Assessment, By Category, 2022 & 2032F |
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9.3 Cambodia Beer Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packaging, 2022 & 2032F |
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9.4 Cambodia Beer Market Opportunity Assessment, By Production, 2022 & 2032F |
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10 Cambodia Beer Market - Competitive Landscape |
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10.1 Cambodia Beer Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
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10.2 Cambodia Beer Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
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11 Company Profiles |
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12 Recommendations |
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13 Disclaimer |
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