Processed hemp fiber trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in processed hemp fiber was worth $67.5 million in 2024, about 48.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 570% since 2017, and up 46% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67.5M | 48.6K t |
| 2023 | $46.1M | 39.6K t |
| 2022 | $31.4M | 23.3K t |
| 2021 | $40.3M | 28.6K t |
| 2020 | $63.1M | 25.8K t |
| 2019 | $19.8M | 16.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 13.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 10.3K t |
Top processed hemp fiber exporting countries
France is the largest exporter with 42% of world exports, followed by Italy and the Netherlands. The top three supply 60% between them, out of 66 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $28.0M | 42% |
| Italy | $7.2M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $5.5M | 8.1% |
| South Africa | $4.9M | 7.3% |
| Belgium | $4.6M | 6.8% |
| Uganda | $2.4M | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $2.2M | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $1.9M | 2.8% |
| Lesotho | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 2% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| China | $1.3M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (16%), Spain (12%) and Germany (7%). 111 countries imported it, and the top three take 35% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.7M | 16% |
| Spain | $8.0M | 12% |
| Germany | $4.9M | 7.3% |
| France | $4.4M | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $4.4M | 6.5% |
| Australia | $4.1M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 6% |
| Czech Republic | $3.5M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 4.8% |
| Israel | $3.2M | 4.8% |
| Portugal | $2.9M | 4.3% |
| United States | $1.9M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $599.85 per kg and France $0.74 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 5302.90: Hemp (cannabis sativa L.): processed (other than retted) (but not spun), true hemp tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock). HS 5302 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most processed hemp fiber?
France exported $28.0 million in 2024, 42% of the world total, followed by Italy (11%) and the Netherlands (8%). In all, 66 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most processed hemp fiber?
China imported $10.7 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Spain (12%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in processed hemp fiber?
It was worth $67.5 million in 2024, about 48.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 570% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 66 countries reported exports and 111 reported imports.
What is the average price of processed hemp fiber per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $599.85 per kg and France $0.74 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for processed hemp fiber?
The HS code for processed hemp fiber is subheading 5302.90, in chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5302 page.
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