True hemp, raw or retted production in United States
In 2024 United States produced 27,412 t of true hemp, raw or retted, the 3rd largest in the world (7.44% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 7,630 ha, yield 3.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 27,412 t
- World rank
- 3 of 20
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 27,412 t
- 2024
True hemp, raw or retted in United States, 2021–2024 (tonnes)
United States compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 7.4%
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.6
- world 3.9 (−7.3%)
- kg per person
- 0.08
- world 0.05
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 135,530 | 36.8% |
| 2 | China | 106,345 | 28.9% |
| 3 | United States | 27,412 | 7.4% |
| 4 | Netherlands | 24,570 | 6.7% |
| 5 | North Korea | 15,523 | 4.2% |
Map of world production of true hemp, raw or retted
Share of the world total; United States is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27,412 | +23% | 7,630 | 3.59 |
| 2023 | 22,255 | +133% | 4,899 | 4.54 |
| 2022 | 9,539 | −37% | 2,772 | 3.44 |
| 2021 | 15,081 | — | 5,135 | 2.94 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 675 t USD 2.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 8 of 42
- Imports
- 1,971 t USD 2.4 m
- Importer rank
- 7 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 United States?
United States produced 27,412 t in 2024, 7.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does United States rank in the world for production of true hemp, raw or retted?
United States ranked 3rd 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 United States?
3.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (27,412 t from 7,630 ha), against a world average of 3.9 t/ha.
Does United States export or import true hemp, raw or retted?
In 2024 United States reported exports of 675 t (USD 2.5 m) and imports of 1,971 t (USD 2.4 m), 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.