Cambodia’s aquaculture and fisheries industry is becoming an increasingly important part of the country’s food system and agricultural economy. In 2024, Cambodia produced 926,936 tonnes of fishery and aquaculture products, representing a 7% increase from the previous year. 

Inland fisheries accounted for 467,344 tonnes, marine fisheries contributed 139,310 tonnes, while fish farming reached 320,280 tonnes, up 2% year-on-year. The country also produced 275.5 million fingerlings, highlighting the growing scale of its aquaculture ecosystem.

The sector’s importance extends beyond production. Cambodia’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has described fisheries as the country’s second-largest agricultural subsector, contributing around 20% of the agricultural sector’s economy. 

In 2025, Cambodia’s total fishery production reached approximately 965,758 tonnes, reflecting continued growth in the country’s aquatic food sector. During the same year, Cambodia exported around 1,500 tonnes of fishery products, generating more than US$3.14 million in export revenue.

The exports included approximately 508 tonnes of fresh fish and 1,000 tonnes of processed products, highlighting opportunities across aquaculture, fisheries, seafood processing, technology, and distribution.

Against this backdrop, Aqua Fisheries Cambodia 2026 provides a platform for businesses to explore the country’s evolving aquaculture and fisheries market. The event will bring together companies, experts, technology providers, and potential business partners from across the region.

About Aqua Fisheries Cambodia 2026

Aqua Fisheries Cambodia 2026 is the 8th International Exhibition & Conference for Aquaculture and Fisheries in Cambodia

The exhibition will take place from 26–28 August 2026 at the Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Center (DIECC), Koh Pich, Phnom Penh. Opening hours are 9:00 AM–5:00 PM on August 26–27, with the final day ending at 4:00 PM.

The event is designed as a professional platform for the aquaculture and fisheries industry, allowing businesses to showcase products and technologies, meet potential partners, and explore developments in aquaculture and seafood processing.

Connecting Cambodia’s Aquaculture & Fisheries Ecosystem

Aqua Fisheries Cambodia is built around a simple idea: bringing different parts of the aquatic food value chain together.

The exhibition connects aquaculture producers, fisheries businesses, equipment manufacturers, technology providers, seafood processors, distributors, and other industry professionals in one location.

For companies looking to enter or expand in Cambodia, this creates opportunities to move beyond traditional product promotion and explore practical commercial relationships.

This is particularly relevant as Cambodia’s aquaculture production continues to grow. Government statistics show that fish farming production increased from the previous year to 320,280 tonnes in 2024, while fingerling production reached 275.5 million.

Key Sectors & Exhibition Categories

The exhibition covers different stages of the aquaculture and fisheries value chain, creating opportunities for both producers and solution providers.

Aquaculture Equipment & Technology

Aquaculture is at the heart of the exhibition. Businesses can explore technologies and equipment designed to support fish farming operations, improve productivity, and manage aquaculture facilities more efficiently.

This can include solutions for farming systems, water management, feeding, monitoring, and other technologies supporting commercial aquaculture.

Fisheries Equipment & Solutions

The fisheries sector is another major focus, connecting businesses involved in fishing and fisheries operations with equipment manufacturers and technology providers.

With Cambodia producing more than 606,000 tonnes from inland and marine capture fisheries combined in 2024, solutions that improve fishing, handling, storage, and distribution remain relevant to the wider industry.

Fish Feed & Aquaculture Inputs

A productive aquaculture operation depends on more than farming equipment. Feed, fingerlings, water-management solutions, and other inputs are critical components of the production cycle.

The 2024 Cambodia Agriculture Survey provides an indication of the diversity of feeding practices among surveyed aquaculture operations: 64.7% reported using homemade feed, 18.4% pelleted feed, 11.2% trash-fish-based feed, and 4.2% reported no feed.

This creates potential opportunities for businesses offering more efficient feed products, aquaculture inputs, and production technologies.

Seafood Processing & Technology

As production grows, opportunities also extend beyond the farm or fishing grounds.

Seafood processing technology can support businesses involved in handling, processing, preservation, storage, and preparation of fish and seafood products.

Aqua Fisheries Cambodia specifically highlights innovative solutions for aquaculture and seafood processing, making this an important part of the event’s value proposition.

Fish Seeds & Hatchery Solutions

Fish seed production is another important component of Cambodia’s aquaculture ecosystem.

The country produced approximately 275.5 million fingerlings in 2024, representing a 2.3% increase from 2023.

This creates a market for hatchery technologies, breeding solutions, fish seed management, and other systems supporting the early stages of aquaculture production.

Water Management & Sustainable Aquaculture

Sustainable production is becoming increasingly important as the aquaculture industry grows.

Water quality, resource efficiency, disease management, and responsible production practices all influence farm productivity and long-term sustainability.

WorldFish’s Cambodia program, for example, identifies sustainable aquaculture, food security, livelihoods, and collaboration with government, NGOs, and the private sector as important areas of work in the country’s aquatic food sector.

Programs & Activities at Aqua Fisheries Cambodia 2026

Beyond the exhibition floor, Aqua Fisheries Cambodia is designed to create opportunities for business networking, technology discovery, and knowledge exchange.

Product & Technology Showcase

One of the central activities is the exhibition itself, where participating companies can demonstrate their latest products, equipment, technologies, and solutions for aquaculture, fisheries, and seafood processing.

For visitors, this provides an opportunity to compare different technologies and speak directly with suppliers.

Business Networking

Business networking is a key component of the event.

The exhibition brings together businesses, experts, and technology providers from across the region, creating opportunities to identify potential distributors, suppliers, technology partners, customers, and collaborators.

For international companies, these connections can be particularly valuable when exploring Cambodia as a potential market.

Industry Knowledge & Technology Exchange

The event also provides a platform for professionals to exchange experience and learn about developments in aquaculture and fisheries.

This is important in an industry where technologies related to production efficiency, sustainability, water management, processing, and seafood quality continue to evolve.

Why Cambodia’s Aquaculture Market Offers Opportunities

Cambodia’s recent production figures demonstrate the scale of the opportunity.

The country’s total fisheries and aquaculture production increased by 60,686 tonnes, or 7%, between 2023 and 2024. Fish farming alone increased by 6,280 tonnes during the same period.

At the same time, fisheries remain closely connected to Cambodia’s food security and rural livelihoods. FAO notes that fisheries are an important contributor to Cambodia’s agricultural economy, while WorldFish continues to work with government and private-sector partners on sustainable aquatic food production and improved livelihoods.

For businesses, this points to opportunities across several areas:

• Aquaculture technology
• Fish feed and inputs
• Hatchery and fingerling solutions
• Water-management systems
• Fisheries equipment
• Seafood processing
• Cold-chain and storage solutions
• Sustainable aquaculture technologies
• Distribution and market partnerships

Part of Cambodia’s Wider Agri-Food Exhibition Platform

Aqua Fisheries Cambodia 2026 is being held alongside several other international exhibitions at DIECC from 26–28 August 2026.

These include Agri Cambodia 2026, Livestock Cambodia 2026, and FoodEx Cambodia 2026. The official visitor-registration platform groups the four exhibitions together, allowing visitors to select their areas of interest and business categories.

Together, the events cover a broad section of the agricultural and food value chain.

For companies operating across multiple parts of the agri-food industry, this creates an opportunity to explore complementary markets and meet businesses from related sectors during the same visit.

Who Should Attend Aqua Fisheries Cambodia 2026?

The event is particularly relevant for aquaculture companies, fish farmers, fisheries businesses, seafood processors, equipment manufacturers, technology providers, distributors, importers, investors, and industry professionals.

It can also be valuable for international companies looking for Cambodian business partners or seeking to understand the country’s aquaculture and fisheries ecosystem.

Whether the goal is to source new equipment, identify technology partners, explore distribution opportunities, or understand developments in seafood processing, the exhibition provides a concentrated environment for professional networking.

Visit Aqua Fisheries Cambodia 2026

With 926,936 tonnes of fisheries and aquaculture production recorded in 2024, Cambodia’s aquatic food sector represents a significant part of the country’s agricultural economy. Continued growth in aquaculture, alongside demand for better production, processing, storage, and distribution solutions, creates opportunities for businesses across the value chain.

Aqua Fisheries Cambodia 2026 provides a platform to explore these opportunities by bringing together aquaculture and fisheries businesses, technology providers, experts, and potential partners.

Visit Aqua Fisheries Cambodia 2026 from 26–28 August 2026 at DIECC, Koh Pich, Phnom Penh, and discover new technologies, products, partnerships, and business opportunities across Cambodia’s aquaculture, fisheries, and seafood industry.