True hemp, raw or retted production by country
World production of true hemp, raw or retted reached 368,502 t in 2024, up 365% over ten years. The largest producers were France (36.8%), China (28.9%), United States (7.4%), together 73% of the world total. It was harvested from 95,071 ha, an average yield of 3.9 t/ha.
- World production, 2024
- 368,502 t
- 10-year change
- +365%
- Producing countries
- 20
- World average yield
- 3.88 t/ha
World production, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Map of true hemp, raw or retted production, 2024
Share of the world total. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
Producers ranked, 2024
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | 10-year change | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 135,530 | 36.8% | +11,634% | 5.9 |
| 2 | China E | 106,345 | 28.9% | +232% | 5.7 |
| 3 | United States | 27,412 | 7.44% | — | 3.6 |
| 4 | Netherlands | 24,570 | 6.67% | +88% | 7.3 |
| 5 | North Korea E | 15,523 | 4.21% | +8.3% | 0.7 |
| 6 | Australia E | 12,600 | 3.42% | — | 12.6 |
| 7 | Chile I | 4,357 | 1.18% | +4.7% | 0.9 |
| 8 | Poland | 3,630 | 0.99% | +6.5% | 3.5 |
| 9 | Italy | 3,110 | 0.84% | +80% | 9.1 |
| 10 | Lithuania | 2,800 | 0.76% | — | 3.6 |
| 11 | Austria | 2,140 | 0.58% | −46% | 3.9 |
| 12 | Romania | 1,910 | 0.52% | −15% | 4.2 |
| 13 | Russia E | 1,318 | 0.36% | −7.2% | 0.4 |
| 14 | Ukraine E | 700 | 0.19% | −5.4% | 0.5 |
| 15 | Spain | 150 | 0.04% | +114% | 3.0 |
| 16 | Czechia | 130 | 0.04% | −80% | 0.9 |
| 17 | Greece | 60 | 0.02% | — | 1.5 |
| 18 | South Korea E | 16 | 0.00% | −20% | 1.5 |
| 19 | Japan I | 1 | 0.00% | 0.0% | 1.0 |
| 20 | Turkey E | 1 | 0.00% | 0.0% | 1.0 |
E = estimated by FAO, I = imputed by FAO, X = from an external organisation; other figures are official.
How concentrated is production?
The largest producer, France, accounts for 36.8% of the world total in 2024; the five largest for 84.0% and the ten largest for 91.1%.
| Year | Top 5 share | Top 10 share | Countries with data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 87.2% | 99.0% | 15 |
| 2005 | 93.1% | 98.7% | 16 |
| 2010 | 93.0% | 99.7% | 16 |
| 2015 | 83.4% | 97.7% | 17 |
| 2020 | 83.5% | 90.9% | 20 |
| 2024 | 84.0% | 91.1% | 20 |
By continent, 2024
| Continent | Production | Share of world | Share in 2014 | 10-year change | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 176,048 t | 47.8% | 36.3% | +513% | 12 |
| Asia | 121,886 t | 33.1% | 58.5% | +163% | 5 |
| North and Central America | 27,412 t | 7.4% | — | — | 1 |
| Oceania | 12,600 t | 3.4% | — | — | 1 |
| South America | 4,357 t | 1.2% | 5.3% | +4.7% | 1 |
Sums of country figures; the world total also includes countries without a continent assignment, so shares may not add up to 100%.
Fastest growing and declining producers, 2014–2024
Countries with at least 0.5% of world production in 2024, change over ten years.
Growing
| France | 135,530 t | +11,634% |
| China | 106,345 t | +232% |
| Netherlands | 24,570 t | +88% |
| Italy | 3,110 t | +80% |
| North Korea | 15,523 t | +8.3% |
Area harvested and yields
The world average yield was 3.88 t/ha in 2024.
- Production, 2014–2024
- +365%
- Harvested area
- +79%
- Average yield
- +159%
- World area, 2024
- 95,071 ha
Most of the increase came from higher yields rather than a larger harvested area.
World area harvested, 1961–2024 (hectares)
Highest yields
| Country | Yield, t/ha | vs world |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 12.6 | +225% |
| Italy | 9.1 | +136% |
| Netherlands | 7.3 | +88% |
| France | 5.9 | +52% |
| China | 5.7 | +46% |
Lowest yields
| Country | Yield, t/ha | vs world |
|---|---|---|
| North Korea | 0.7 | −82% |
| Chile | 0.9 | −76% |
| Poland | 3.5 | −11% |
| Lithuania | 3.6 | −7.4% |
| United States | 3.6 | −7.3% |
Among countries with at least 0.5% of world production. Yield = production ÷ harvested area; it depends on climate, varieties, irrigation and how the crop is counted, so it is not a measure of efficiency alone.
Long-term trend, 1961–2024
- Average growth per year, 1961–2024
- +0.3%
- Average growth per year, last 10 years
- +17%
- Record year
- 2024 368,502 t
- Largest yearly fall
- 2014 −38%
| Decade | Average per year | vs previous decade |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s (1961–1969) | 322,946 t | — |
| 1970s | 249,171 t | −23% |
| 1980s | 150,828 t | −39% |
| 1990s | 109,090 t | −28% |
| 2000s | 134,920 t | +24% |
| 2010s | 141,639 t | +5.0% |
| 2020s (2020–2024) | 339,702 t | +140% |
Production per person, 2024
World production of true hemp, raw or retted was 0.05 kg per person in 2024. The highest figures, among countries with at least 1 million inhabitants:
| # | Country | kg per person | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 2.04 | 135,530 t |
| 2 | Netherlands | 1.35 | 24,570 t |
| 3 | Lithuania | 0.98 | 2,800 t |
| 4 | North Korea | 0.59 | 15,523 t |
| 5 | Australia | 0.47 | 12,600 t |
| 6 | Austria | 0.23 | 2,140 t |
| 7 | Chile | 0.22 | 4,357 t |
| 8 | Romania | 0.10 | 1,910 t |
| 9 | Poland | 0.09 | 3,630 t |
| 10 | United States | 0.08 | 27,412 t |
Production divided by population (FAOSTAT population estimates, 2024). Production per person is not consumption: countries export, import and use crops for feed, processing and industry.
International trade, 2024
- World exports
- 79,351 t
- Export value
- USD 142 m
- Exports as share of production
- 22%
- Average export price
- 1.79 USD/kg
France was the largest exporter with 62.2% of the quantity reported by exporting countries; China was the largest importer with 23.1%. World exports grew 4,121% over ten years.
World exports, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
Largest exporters
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 49,319 | 62.2% | USD 30.0 m | 0.61 | — |
| 2 | Netherlands | 10,958 | 13.8% | USD 37.3 m | 3.40 | +3,191% |
| 3 | Germany | 8,320 | 10.5% | USD 2.9 m | 0.34 | +3,978% |
| 4 | Belgium | 3,495 | 4.4% | USD 7.5 m | 2.16 | +6,753% |
| 5 | Canada | 1,310 | 1.7% | USD 1.4 m | 1.10 | +1,172% |
| 6 | Lithuania | 1,301 | 1.6% | USD 1.9 m | 1.49 | +16,163% |
| 7 | Portugal | 1,232 | 1.6% | USD 10.7 m | 8.67 | — |
| 8 | United States | 675 | 0.9% | USD 2.5 m | 3.64 | +166% |
| 9 | Russia | 477 | 0.6% | USD 739,000 | 1.55 | — |
| 10 | Romania | 416 | 0.5% | USD 328,000 | 0.79 | +41,500% |
Largest importers
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 9,275 | 23.1% | USD 17.9 m | 1.93 | +309,067% |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 8,352 | 20.8% | USD 5.3 m | 0.64 | +1,219% |
| 3 | Denmark | 4,596 | 11.4% | USD 2.0 m | 0.44 | +35,254% |
| 4 | Czechia | 3,937 | 9.8% | USD 2.6 m | 0.67 | −26% |
| 5 | Germany | 2,914 | 7.2% | USD 2.8 m | 0.96 | −24% |
| 6 | Belgium | 2,724 | 6.8% | USD 3.6 m | 1.32 | +751% |
| 7 | United States | 1,971 | 4.9% | USD 2.4 m | 1.23 | +1,124% |
| 8 | Switzerland | 1,932 | 4.8% | USD 1.0 m | 0.53 | +585% |
| 9 | Lithuania | 681 | 1.7% | USD 615,000 | 0.90 | +294% |
| 10 | Finland | 439 | 1.1% | USD 226,000 | 0.51 | +14,533% |
FAOSTAT detailed trade data (Crops and livestock products trade, release of 23 July 2026): quantities in tonnes and values in current US dollars as reported by countries; exports include re-exports. Shares are of the total reported by all exporting or importing countries. World exports and imports do not match because of timing, valuation (exports FOB, imports CIF) and gaps in reporting. Processed products such as juices, dried or canned goods are separate items.
Questions and answers
Which country produces the most true hemp, raw or retted?
France was the largest producer in 2024 with 135,530 t, 36.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
What is the world production of true hemp, raw or retted?
World production was 368,502 t in 2024, +365% compared with 2014.
Which countries produce the most true hemp, raw or retted?
In 2024: France (135,530 t, 36.8%), China (106,345 t, 28.9%), United States (27,412 t, 7.4%), Netherlands (24,570 t, 6.7%), North Korea (15,523 t, 4.2%). Together they account for 84.0% of the world total.
What is the average yield of true hemp, raw or retted?
The world average was 3.88 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (368,502 t from 95,071 ha harvested).
Which country exports the most true hemp, raw or retted?
France exported 49,319 t in 2024, 62.2% of reported world exports, worth USD 30.0 m, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Which country imports the most true hemp, raw or retted?
China imported 9,275 t in 2024, 23.1% of reported world imports.
Where does this data come from?
Production and area figures are from FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (dataset Crops and livestock products, release of 23 December 2025). Shares, rankings, changes and averages are calculated by Husfarm.
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About the data
- Figures are production in tonnes as reported to or estimated by FAO for each calendar year; the latest year is 2024.
- Letters next to a country mark figures that are not official national data: E estimated by FAO, I imputed by FAO (filled in by a statistical model), X taken from an external organisation. Treat them as approximate.
- Shares are relative to the FAO world total; ten-year changes compare 2024 with 2014; yield is production divided by area harvested; average growth per year is the compound annual rate between the two years.
- Country series on Husfarm start in 2000; the world series starts in 1961.
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How to cite: FAO (2025). FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products — True hemp, raw or retted. Retrieved via Husfarm, https://husfarm.com/production/true-hemp/. Licence CC BY 4.0.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.