Cambodia Bird’s Nest Business Forum Held to Boost Production and Export

Phnom Penh, October 25, 2025 --

Cambodia Bird’s Nest Business Forum was held in Phnom Penh on Oct. 24 with an aim to promote the export of Cambodian birds’ nests to international markets.

The forum was presided over by H.E. Samheng Bora, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce and Bird’ Nests Associations from Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and China.

“This forum was organised in order to boost the export of Cambodian bird’ nests by providing opportunities for national and international traders in the field to strengthen and expand trade cooperation, find trade partners, and increase the export of Cambodian bird’ nests to international markets,” the ministry said.

At the event, Memorandum of Understanding between the Cambodian Swiftlet Bird’ Nests Manufacturers and Exporters Association and the Bird’ Nest Associations from China, Malaysia, Thailand and Viet Nam on Export Promotion of Cambodian Bird’ Nests to China, Malaysia, Thailand and Viet Nam were signed.

The market price of fresh bird nests ranges from US$700 to US$900 per kilogramme and the value of processed products is between US$1,500 and US$2,000 per kilogramme, according to Cambodian Swiftlet Nest Manufacturers and Exporters Association.