With its prime location at the heart of ASEAN, abundant natural resources and prioritised as the national development pole in the Royal Government of Cambodia's 15-year visionary Coastal Master Plan, Cambodia’s coastal provinces offer exceptional and distinctive business opportunities for all investors.
Approved FDI Projects
505
Total Invested Capital (US$ Million)
2,758
Total Investment Capital of Factory (US$ Million)
Accumulated from January to March 2024
Investing in Cambodia coastal provinces has never been more attractive due to a range of tailored incentives and support schemes designed to promote growth and innovation. Building on Cambodia's Investment Law and under the Cambodia Coastal Master Plan, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) offers investor-friendly policies that foster a thriving environment for businesses of all sizes and sectors. Here are the key highlighted incentives in the four Cambodia Coastal Provinces: Preah Sihanouk, Koh Kong, Kampot and Kep.
Up to 18 Years
Of income Tax incentive
100%
Foreign Ownership
0 Control
On capital movements
2.27 Billion
RCEP markets including 10 ASEAN countries, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand
Cambodia’s coastal region offers strategic investment opportunities under the Royal Government of Cambodia’s Coastal Master Plan to build a multi-purpose and comprehensive economic corridor. The region is prioritised in four key investment sectors: tourism, agro-processing, export-oriented manufacturing, and petrochemical and clean energy. Investors benefit from abundant natural resources, special investment incentives, competitive labor, and access to deep-sea ports and Special Economic Zones. Strong links to Thailand and Vietnam enhance cross-border trade and supply chain integration. This coastal corridor is positioned to become a dynamic hub for industry, logistics, and sustainable growth.
The four coastal provinces of Cambodia, facing Cambodian Bay and bordering Thailand and Vietnam, are located in the southwest of Cambodia and serve as an important national marine gateway and tourist hub. They have the potential to enhance the ties between Cambodia and ASEAN and even the international community and contribute greatly to the country’s economy.
The development of a Multi-purpose and Comprehensive Economic Corridor in Cambodia coastal provinces is a key national project envisioned within the Pentagonal Strategy, Cambodia’s newest national comprehensive development framework. The Pentagonal Strategy designates Preah Sihanouk Province, the most developed coastal area, as a crucial economic pole and hub for various sectors. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of Preah Sihanouk Province with the other provinces of Koh Kong, Kampot, and Kep. The strategy calls for a master plan to guide the development of interlinked economic corridors within this coastal region.
Preah Sihanouk, Koh Kong, Kampot and Kep are the four Cambodia coastal provinces charmed with natural beauty and investment opportunities. Uncover this potential, where land meets limitless opportunity, stunning natural landscapes with strategic locations ideal for tourism, trade, industrial development and sustainable investment.
Preah Sihanouk Province
Preah Sihanouk Province stands as the coastal region’s economic powerhouse. In 2023, it recorded a total GDP of USD 1,616 billion, the highest GDP among all coastal provinces. As one of the most industrialized province in Cambodia, it has 5 operating SEZs and Cambodia’s only deep-sea port, handling over 9 million tons of cargo in 2024, serving as the gateway for nearly 70% of the nation’s total imports and exports. With strategic access to global trade routes, digital infrastructure upgrades and government development priority, Preah Sihanouk province serves as Cambodia’s vital gateway for regional and global markets.
Koh Kong Province
Renewable and Green-Economy Frontier
Koh Kong Province is a national leader in green energy and eco-tourism, with a total installed hydropower capacity of 602 MW and a planned 1,972 MW solar park. The mangrove forest ecotourism area spans approximately 12,000 hectares, situated within a broader landscape that includes around 445,339 hectares of verified carbon credit forest. Koh Kong also features emerging light manufacturing zones and direct trade routes to neighboring countries. Its biodiversity, clean energy assets, and forest economy position it as a key low-carbon investment destination under Cambodia’s green growth strategy.
Kampot Province
Green Growth and Cultural Tourism
With a provincial GDP of $42.34 billion in 2022, Kampot Province is recognized for its leading role in sustainable agriculture, producing over 500,000 tons of rice, 864.13 tons of rubber crops, and 915.71 tons of pepper annually (2023).The province is also globally renowned for its GI-certified Kampot pepper, an iconic premium export of Cambodia. The province also hosts Cambodia’s largest cement and building material industry and is designated for petrochemical development, backed by port expansion and energy projects. Strong transport links via National Road 3 and the future Funan Techo Canal, Kampot offers a fertile base for agri-business, energy, and tourism investors.
Kep Province
Boutique Tourism and Organic Gateway
Kep Province, with a population of just 42,665 and a GDP per capita of $1,206, is Cambodia’s smallest province—but one of its most distinctive. Known for its premium pepper, high-end resorts, and coastal tranquility, Kep is prioritised to be developed as a luxury tourism destination. It boasts 12 boutique hotels, extensive salt fields and mangroves, and forms part of a regional tourism corridor connecting Kampot and Ha Tien (Vietnam). With government-backed investment incentives, marine conservation zones, and strategic access to Vietnam, Kep offers a unique opportunity in low-impact, high-value tourism and organic production.
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