Currency is the new riel. GDP growth in 1998 was negligible. Natural resources include timber, gemstones, iron, manganese, phosphates and hydropower potential. Industries include rice milling, wood and wood products, rubber, cement, gem mining and textiles. Main agricultural products include rice, rubber, corn and vegetables.
Major exports are timber, garments, rubber, soybeans and sesame.
Major imports are cigarettes, construction materials, petroleum products, machinery and motor vehicles.