PHNOM PENH — Cambodia is officially expanding its industrial horizon beyond the garment sector. The Cambodian Investment Board (CIB) has approved a $5.6 million investment by Profit Eyewear Manufacture Company Limited to establish a specialized eyewear and accessories factory in Phnom Penh’s Pur Senchey district.
The project is expected to create 300 high-skilled jobs, marking a significant win for the local labor market. Unlike traditional assembly lines, this facility focuses on precision manufacturing—a sector that requires a more technically proficient workforce and offers higher income potential for Cambodian youth.
According to AKP, the factory will serve as a catalyst for local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Economists predict a “multiplier effect,” where the presence of this plant will increase demand for local logistics, packaging, and maintenance services, creating a secondary wave of economic activity in the district.
Why This Matters to the West (US & UK) For eyewear retailers and distributors in the US and UK, this facility represents a vital new link in the global supply chain.
- Diversification: As Western firms look to “China Plus One” strategies, Cambodia’s growing glass and glassware sector (which saw exports hit $7.18 million in 2024) offers a stable, low-tariff alternative.
- Modern Standards: The factory is designed to meet international quality control and sustainability standards, ensuring that “Made in Cambodia” eyewear can compete in high-end Western markets.
Strategic Analysis: The “Value-Added” Leap This investment aligns perfectly with Prime Minister Hun Manet’s “Pentagonal Strategy.” By attracting light manufacturing that requires technical precision, Cambodia is effectively upgrading its “Human Capital.” Workers are no longer just sewing fabric; they are learning quality control and supply chain supervision for technical glasswares—skills that are essential for the Kingdom’s goal of becoming an upper-middle-income nation by 2030.
FAQ: Cambodia eyewear manufacturing investment 2026
The factory is situated in the Pur Senchey district of Phnom Penh, a growing industrial hub with easy access to the capital’s main logistics networks.
According to AKP, the project will provide 300 direct jobs and boost the local economy through “spillover effects,” benefiting SMEs in logistics, food services, and maintenance.
Yes. In 2024, Cambodia was ranked the 93rd largest exporter of glassware globally. Major destinations for these exports include the United States, China, and Thailand.