In 2024, the Netherlands led the global export of raw or retted true hemp fiber, contributing 8.07 million kilograms. Romania and Germany followed with 3.08 and 0.39 million kilograms, respectively. Notable growth was seen in Canada, with a year-on-year increase of 158.97% in 2023. Conversely, Italy experienced a decline of 6.23%. Greece showed the smallest absolute figures but had a high growth rate of 14.87%. Overall, the market exhibited mixed performance across different countries.
Looking ahead, potential growth may arise from increasing global demand for sustainable and eco-friendly raw materials. Also, emerging markets might play a bigger role in production and export as technology advances and cultivation practices improve.
Top countries in Export of Raw or Retted True Hemp Fibre by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 8,070,600 | 2023 | +5.19% | +9.75% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 3,087,900 | 2023 | +6.29% | +5.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 390,920 | 2023 | +5.15% | +6.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 248,380 | 2023 | +4.47% | +9.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ukraine | 122,210 | 2023 | +4.95% | +14.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 75,960 | 2023 | +5.5% | +1.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 70,590 | 2023 | +4.38% | +158.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 15,880 | 2023 | -2.3% | -6.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Africa | 11,920 | 2023 | +4.88% | +2.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 7,310 | 2023 | +3.72% | -2.32% | View data |
