A Trat cosmetics exporter lost over 50% of sales when the Cambodia border closed. Shipping by sea via Laem Chabang took up to 2 months, and the land route through Laos now faces higher tariffs and fuel costs. Sales have recovered about 10%. Its Indonesia OEM business is growing, with orders booked to October, but Indonesia requires halal certification on all imported and locally made cosmetics from January 2027. If you export to CLMV or Indonesia, check your freight routes and halal status now, and confirm that buyers' cost increases will not stop orders.