France holds the dominant share in European hemp production with 78.98 thousand metric tons, albeit with a slight 0.035% decline from 2023. The Netherlands and Poland follow, with the latter showing a significant 44.97% increase. Italy, Austria, and Lithuania showed mixed trends, with Austria experiencing a notable 16.78% drop, while Lithuania increased by 11.63%. Other countries like Romania, Czech Republic, Spain, and Greece saw varying declines, with Spain and Austria experiencing the sharpest drops of over 16%. Bulgaria and Latvia remained constant from 2023 to 2024.
Future trends to watch include Poland's rapid growth in hemp production, the slight decline in France's dominant share, and potential market adjustments in countries with significant decreases. The emerging focus on sustainable agriculture in Europe could potentially influence future increases in hemp production in currently smaller producers.
Top countries in Hemp Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 78.98 | 2023 | +2.34% | -0.035% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 8.69 | 2023 | -2.84% | -2.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 7.06 | 2023 | +75.16% | +44.97% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 3.11 | 2023 | +24.3% | +1.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 1.68 | 2023 | -49.04% | -16.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 1.65 | 2023 | +92.59% | +11.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 0.8 | 2023 | -2.33% | -14.51% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 0.21 | 2023 | -17.5% | -2.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 0.2 | 2023 | 0% | -16.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 0.11 | 2023 | +13.33% | -2.2% | View data |
