A weekend Khmer Product Market in Kampong Cham is helping connect Cambodian farmers, small businesses and consumers by creating a dedicated space for locally produced agricultural goods, processed foods and other Cambodian-made products.
Weekend Market Connects Farmers With Consumers
The Khmer Product Market operates every Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 8pm in front of the Kampong Cham Provincial Department of Commerce in Veal Vong commune.
It is located along the riverside road under Kizuna Bridge, opposite Peace Park.
The market offers a variety of locally produced goods, including:
Fresh vegetables
Locally grown fruits
Chicken
Processed foods
Other Cambodian-made consumer products
Many of the products are supplied by farmers and small businesses in Kampong Cham province.
Market Has Operated Since 2019
The Khmer Product Market has been operating since 2019 in coordination with the Kampong Cham Provincial Department of Commerce.
Its purpose goes beyond providing a weekend shopping venue. The market creates a direct connection between producers and consumers, giving farmers and small businesses another channel through which to sell their products.
Direct sales can also help producers develop closer relationships with customers and gain greater exposure for their products.
Supporting Small Businesses and Household Incomes
The Ministry of Commerce says the market provides opportunities for farmers, producers and small businesses to strengthen market connections and increase household incomes.
For small producers, reaching consumers can be one of the key challenges in expanding a business. A regular marketplace can provide a more accessible route to customers without requiring producers to depend entirely on larger distribution networks.
The initiative therefore links local production with local consumption, creating a market for Cambodian-made products within the province.
Why Buying Local Products Matters?
The Ministry of Commerce is encouraging the public to support Cambodian products, arguing that greater domestic consumption can contribute to increased production and higher incomes for local producers.
When consumers purchase locally produced food and other goods, the spending can circulate through domestic supply chains involving farmers, processors, traders and small businesses.
For producers, stronger domestic demand can also provide a foundation for expanding production and developing new products.
Strengthening Cambodia's Domestic Market
The Khmer Product Market also highlights the importance of developing Cambodia's domestic market.
A stronger local market can give farmers and small businesses opportunities to test products, build customer relationships and gradually expand their operations.
For Cambodian producers, local demand can serve as an important starting point before pursuing larger markets, including supermarkets, institutional buyers and eventually international markets.
Angkor Times Analysis
The Khmer Product Market demonstrates how a relatively simple marketplace can connect several parts of the local economy.
Farmers gain access to consumers, small businesses gain a place to sell their products, and consumers gain easier access to locally produced goods.
The longer-term opportunity is to turn these local connections into stronger and more organised domestic supply chains.
For Cambodian-made products to grow beyond local markets, producers will eventually need consistent quality, attractive packaging, reliable supply, competitive pricing and access to larger distribution networks. However, regular local markets can provide an important foundation by helping small producers build experience and understand consumer demand.
The Kampong Cham initiative therefore represents more than a weekend market. It is part of a broader effort to create more opportunities for Cambodian producers to participate in the domestic economy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Khmer Product Market located?
The market is in front of the Kampong Cham Provincial Department of Commerce in Veal Vong commune, along the riverside road under Kizuna Bridge and opposite Peace Park.
When is the market open?
It operates every Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 8pm.
What products are sold there?
Products include locally grown vegetables, fruits, chicken, processed foods and other Cambodian-made consumer goods.
When did the market start?
The Khmer Product Market has been operating since 2019.
Who benefits from the market?
Farmers, local producers and small businesses can sell directly to consumers, strengthen market connections and potentially increase household income.
Who organises the market?
It is organised under the Ministry of Commerce's Accelerating Inclusive Markets for Smallholders project, in coordination with the Kampong Cham Provincial Department of Commerce.