True hemp, raw or retted production in Australia
In 2024 Australia produced 12,600 t of true hemp, raw or retted, the 6th largest in the world (3.42% of the world total). The record was 12,600 t in 2022. Area harvested: 1,000 ha, yield 12.6 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 12,600 t
- World rank
- 6 of 20
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 12,600 t
- 2022
True hemp, raw or retted in Australia, 2022–2024 (tonnes)
Australia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 3.4%
- Yield, t/ha
- 12.6
- world 3.9 (+225%)
- kg per person
- 0.47
- world 0.05
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Netherlands | 24,570 | 6.7% |
| 5 | North Korea | 15,523 | 4.2% |
| 6 | Australia | 12,600 | 3.4% |
| 7 | Chile | 4,357 | 1.2% |
| 8 | Poland | 3,630 | 0.99% |
Map of world production of true hemp, raw or retted
Share of the world total; Australia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,600 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 12.60 |
| 2023 | 12,600 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 12.60 |
| 2022 | 12,600 | — | 1,050 | 12.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 89 t USD 356,000
- Exporter rank
- 16 of 42
- Imports
- 324 t USD 304,000
- Importer rank
- 14 of 58
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of true hemp, raw or retted in Australia?
Australia produced 12,600 t in 2024, 3.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Australia rank in the world for production of true hemp, raw or retted?
Australia ranked 6th of 20 countries in 2024. The largest producer was France with 36.8% of the world total.
What is the yield of true hemp, raw or retted in Australia?
12.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (12,600 t from 1,000 ha), against a world average of 3.9 t/ha.
Does Australia export or import true hemp, raw or retted?
In 2024 Australia reported exports of 89 t (USD 356,000) and imports of 324 t (USD 304,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Australia is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
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.