“Grass” Roots: The Regrowth of Hemp Globally?

Although hemp–a cannabis plant–has been cultivated for thousands of years, the story of hemp for the past century has been about the decline of global hemp production due to the crop’s close relationship to marijuana. However, hemp production has recently reemerged in many countries where it had previously been banned, and the global commercial industry is growing. Globally, the hemp industry continues to be in a state of flux, and differences in regulations across countries may influence trade. Industry characteristics vary from country to country as briefly outlined in this Executive Briefing on Trade.