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Why Cambodia’s Small Coffee Production Could Become Its Biggest Advantage

Cambodia cannot compete with Vietnam on Robusta volume. That may be exactly why its best strategy is to stay differentiated, traceable and small.

Can 365 Farming Families Build Cambodia’s Next Major Coffee Origin?

Mondulkiri’s coffee sector once centered on roughly 365 farming households. That is small by global standards—but large enough to build an origin.

How Much Do Mondulkiri Farmers Really Earn From One Kilogram of Fresh Coffee Cherries?

Fresh coffee cherries in Mondulkiri were reported at about 1,350–1,500 riel per kilogram in 2023. Here is what that number does—and does not—tell us.

How Can Buyers Tell If Cambodian Coffee Is Really From Mondulkiri?

Buyers should verify Mondulkiri coffee through supplier records, farmer or collection-area data, lot codes, harvest documentation and processing records—not packaging claims alone.

Why Is Traceability More Important for a New Coffee Origin?

Traceability matters more for emerging origins because buyers lack historical knowledge. Clear farm, harvest and processing records reduce uncertainty and build trust faster.