True hemp, raw or retted production in Lithuania
In 2024 Lithuania produced 2,800 t of true hemp, raw or retted, the 10th largest in the world (0.76% of the world total). The record was 9,800 t in 2019. Area harvested: 780 ha, yield 3.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 2,800 t
- World rank
- 10 of 20
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 9,800 t
- 2019
True hemp, raw or retted in Lithuania, 2018–2024 (tonnes)
Lithuania compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.76%
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.6
- world 3.9 (−7.4%)
- kg per person
- 0.98
- world 0.05
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Poland | 3,630 | 0.99% |
| 9 | Italy | 3,110 | 0.84% |
| 10 | Lithuania | 2,800 | 0.76% |
| 11 | Austria | 2,140 | 0.58% |
| 12 | Romania | 1,910 | 0.52% |
Map of world production of true hemp, raw or retted
Share of the world total; Lithuania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,800 | +12% | 780 | 3.59 |
| 2023 | 2,490 | +84% | 930 | 2.68 |
| 2022 | 1,350 | −25% | 580 | 2.33 |
| 2021 | 1,800 | −26% | 870 | 2.07 |
| 2020 | 2,420 | −75% | 2,250 | 1.08 |
| 2019 | 9,800 | +553% | 6,000 | 1.63 |
| 2018 | 1,500 | — | 1,500 | 1.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,301 t USD 1.9 m
- Exporter rank
- 6 of 42
- Imports
- 681 t USD 615,000
- Importer rank
- 9 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 Lithuania?
Lithuania produced 2,800 t in 2024, 0.76% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Lithuania rank in the world for production of true hemp, raw or retted?
Lithuania ranked 10th 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 Lithuania?
3.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2,800 t from 780 ha), against a world average of 3.9 t/ha.
Does Lithuania export or import true hemp, raw or retted?
In 2024 Lithuania reported exports of 1,301 t (USD 1.9 m) and imports of 681 t (USD 615,000), 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. 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.