Bird’s nest sector sees soaring demand
Van Socheata | Publication date 31 August 2023 | 20:50 ICT

While the Khmer Swiftlet Association (KSA) has reported a substantial surge in swiftlet house construction in recent years, it said the increase has not kept up with soaring demand for bird’s nests, resulting in supply shortages in the market.

Suy Kokthean, president of KSA, said on August 30 that over the past three to four years, there has been a considerable boon in the sector, even during the Covid-19 crisis.

“Despite the rapid expansion of housing and breeding, we are still unable to meet market needs. The requirement has notably risen, particularly from overseas markets such as Hong Kong and China,” Kokthean stated.

He emphasised that Cambodia’s bird’s nest appeal is driven by its superior quality compared to other regional countries. The birds thrive here, with a specific temperature range and an abundance of rivers and forests that provide ample food sources.

“Cambodia’s lower pollution levels also set it apart from other nations. Plentiful food sources support the success of nesting facilities regardless of the province, provided they adhere to technical standards,” he said.

Meanwhile, Tre Nemol, founder of Swiftlet Cultivation Co. Ltd and a Malaysian roost fabrication specialist noted on August 30 that there is continued appetite for the product both domestically and internationally, albeit with a slight decrease in price compared to the previous year.
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Cambodia, China Eye Bird’s Nest Manufacturing Partnership
AKP Phnom Penh, September 22, 2023 --
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) and a Chinese firm are considering the possibility of a bird’s nest manufacturing partnership.

This was a topic of discussion during a meeting between Cambodian Minister of MAFF H.E. Dith Tina and a delegation of the Chinese company at the ministry on Sept. 21.

H.E. Dith Tina has expressed his strong support for the investment in a bird’s nest to export to China.
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Cambodia Encourages Association of Cambodia Bird’s Nest Business Sector to Increase Its Production
Phnom Penh, October 26, 2023 —

Cambodia has encouraged Association of Cambodia Bird’s Nest Business, including producers and exporter to continue cooperating with major bird nest suppliers and businessmen from Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand to strengthen quality and increase production to ensure stability of supply for required international markets.

The remark was made by H.E. Ms. Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, while presiding over the closing ceremony of Cambodia Bird’s Nest Business Forum, and the Opening of Ceremony of White Night Show of Cambodia Bird’s Nest 2023, at Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Center in the evening of October 25.

Cambodia Bird’s Nest Business Forum attracted Association of Bird’s Nest Business from host Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand.
By L Vy
AKP