# How much hemp is grown in Sweden?

> Sweden grows industrial hemp on roughly 2,500 hectares (2026, preliminary) — the largest area since cultivation became legal again in 2003. Here are the figures and where it's grown.

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**Kategori:** kvalitet · **Publicerad:** 2026-06-11 · **Uppdaterad:** 2026-07-13

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Sweden grows industrial hemp on roughly **2,500 hectares** (2026, preliminary acreage data) — the largest area since cultivation became legal again in 2003. The acreage has grown rapidly in recent years, with most of it in the Skåne region.

## How many hectares of hemp are grown in Sweden?

| Year | Area (hectares) |
| --- | --- |

| 2024 | ~883 |

| 2025 | ~1,740 |

| 2026 (preliminary) | ~2,505 |

Cultivation has roughly tripled in two years.

## Where in Sweden is hemp grown?

Most hemp cultivation is in **Skåne County** in the south. It is spreading northward, and hemp is also grown on **Gotland** — where Helsama sources its raw material.

## Why is hemp cultivation growing?

Demand is rising on several fronts at once: fibre for construction and textiles, seed for food, and hemp's role in more sustainable agriculture (deep roots, low need for pesticides).

## When did hemp cultivation become legal in Sweden?

Industrial hemp cultivation became legal again in **2003**, under EU rules. The crop must stay below 0.3% THC and cultivation must be reported to the Swedish Board of Agriculture.

## FAQ

**How many hectares of hemp are grown in Sweden?**Around 2,505 hectares in 2026 (preliminary), up from ~883 hectares in 2024.

**Where is most hemp grown in Sweden?**In Skåne County, but cultivation is spreading — including to Gotland.

**Is it legal to grow hemp in Sweden?**Yes, [legal since 2003](/kunskap/ar-cbd-lagligt-sverige-regelverket-2026), for industrial hemp under 0.3% THC reported to the Swedish Board of Agriculture.

## Sources

- Swedish Board of Agriculture (Jordbruksverket) — acreage statistics

- Lantbruksnytt (2026): "Hemp cultivation is growing in Sweden"

- Jordbruksaktuellt: industrial hemp on Gotland

### Further reading

- [Can you grow hemp in Sweden?](/kunskap/kan-man-odla-hampa-sverige)

- [The Nordic climate advantage: 33% more CBDA on Gotland](/kunskap/nordens-klimatfordel-cbda)

- [The limestone beneath Gotland: a geological introduction to the island's hemp ground](/kunskap/kalkstenen-under-gotland)

**Continue reading:** For the full picture, see the overview [Is CBD Legal in Sweden in 2026? Yes — Here's the Rule](/en/kunskap/ar-cbd-lagligt-sverige-regelverket-2026). Related questions: [Kan man odla hampa i Sverige?](/en/kunskap/kan-man-odla-hampa-sverige), [The Nordic climate advantage: 33% more CBDA on Gotland](/en/kunskap/nordens-klimatfordel-cbda) and [The limestone beneath Gotland: a geological introduction to the island's hemp ground](/en/kunskap/kalkstenen-under-gotland).

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