The garment manufacturers association of Cambodia secretary general Ken Loo said that there were many factors faced the industry such as the high cost of electricity, low productivity and the increasing of unionisation. However, the report showed the garment and textiles exports grew more than 13% in July if compared to the same period during last month although the main export had not completely recovered from the global financial crisis.

“The financial crisis is not yet over and we don’t know when it finishes. This effect made us lose in competitions”, said by Ken Loo.

Ok bong, the ministry of commerce secretary reported “garment segment is improving and giving good sign in notable. Yet, it is still below the level in 2008 due to fewer exports to USA” He added “Because of there are many competitors, we need to reduce to lower Cambodia’s price”. Anyway, even the export levels are higher but it could not much help the factory to satisfy his utilities because the raw materials from Korea and China also increase.

America is the main order for Cambodia. If America still goes on to import from Cambodia; hence, our export still be strong. On the other hand, it could slow down the export due to higher wage with the expensive raw materials if America stops ordering and export our product. As the result, the figure showed the export to US increased 9% to $953 million during the first seven months and up from $871 million last year.

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