Hemp-derived cannabinoids had an estimated total addressable market of $38.7 billion in the US in 2026, according to Whitney Economics. US farmers planted 49,267 acres of hemp in the open in 2025, a crop USDA NASS valued at $739 million, and 35.2% of US adults had ever used CBD in a 2023 national survey published in the Journal of Cannabis Research. This page collects more than 150 hemp and CBD industry statistics, each with its source, year and a link to the original. It covers market size, farming, prices, products, consumers, testing and Section 781 of P.L. 119-37, the federal hemp law that takes full effect on December 11, 2026. Bulk CBD Distributors is a B2B wholesale supplier of hemp ingredients; the price figures are our own list prices and are labeled that way.
Last updated November 3, 2026. Every outside figure was checked against its source on November 3, 2026.
| Metric | Figure | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| US hemp cannabinoid total addressable market (estimate) | $38.7 billion | 2026 | Whitney Economics |
| US hemp-derived market sales (estimate) | $5.4 billion | 2025 | Brightfield Group |
| US hemp acres planted in the open | 49,267 acres | 2025 | USDA NASS |
| Value of US hemp production | $739 million | 2025 | USDA NASS |
| Value of US floral hemp grown in the open | $574 million | 2025 | USDA NASS |
| Average floral hemp price | $19.30 per lb | 2025 | USDA NASS |
| US hemp beverage sales (Brightfield estimate) | about $1.1 billion | 2025 | Brightfield Group |
| US adults who have ever used CBD | 35.2% | 2023 | Journal of Cannabis Research |
| US adults who used CBD in the past year | 21.8% | 2023 | Frontiers in Public Health |
| Drop in firms on the FDA CBD warning letter list | 70% | 2022 to 2024 | FDA |
| Federal total THC cap per container | 0.4 mg | from Dec 11, 2026 | P.L. 119-37, Sec. 781 |
| Jobs supported by hemp cannabinoids (estimate) | 350,000 | 2026 | Whitney Economics |
Key Takeaways
- Hemp-derived cannabinoids had an estimated total addressable market of $38.7 billion in the US in 2026, according to Whitney Economics.[1]
- 49,267 acres of hemp were planted in the open in the US in 2025, according to USDA NASS.[3]
- US floral hemp grown in the open was valued at $574 million in 2025, according to USDA NASS.[3]
- Floral hemp grown in the open averaged $19.30 per pound in the US in 2025, according to USDA NASS.[3]
- US sales of hemp-derived cannabinoid beverages reached nearly $1.1 billion in 2025, according to Brightfield Group.[2]
- 35.2% of US adults had ever used CBD in 2023, according to the Journal of Cannabis Research.[4]
- 70% fewer firms were listed on the FDA CBD warning letter table in 2024 than in 2022, according to our calculation from FDA data.[6]
- 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container is the Section 781 limit for final hemp-derived cannabinoid products, and THCA counts toward that total, according to the text of P.L. 119-37.[7]
- Only 2 parts of the new hemp definition apply before December 11, 2026: the exclusions for products containing cannabinoids that the cannabis plant cannot naturally produce, under Section 2019 of P.L. 119-103.[8]
- The US hemp cannabinoid industry supported an estimated 350,000 jobs in 2026, according to Whitney Economics.[1]
How Big Is the US Hemp and CBD Market?
Estimates of the US hemp cannabinoid market range widely because each research house measures something different: retail sales of one category, sales of all hemp-derived products, or total addressable market. State tax receipts give a second, narrower view based on what was actually taxed.
- Hemp-derived cannabinoids had an estimated total addressable market of $38.7 billion in the US in 2026, according to Whitney Economics.[1]
- The US hemp cannabinoid market grew 36% from 2023 to 2026, according to Whitney Economics.[1]
- US hemp cannabinoid workers earned an estimated $13.9 billion in wages in 2026, according to Whitney Economics.[1]
- The entire US hemp industry, including fiber, grain, seeds and cannabinoids, had an estimated total addressable market of more than $175 billion in 2026, according to Whitney Economics.[9]
- Hemp-derived cannabinoids made up an estimated 22% of the total US hemp market in 2026, according to Whitney Economics.[9]
- Hemp operators in 35 states supplied data for the 2026 US hemp cannabinoid report, according to Whitney Economics.[9]
- US CBD sales were forecast at $2.8 billion in 2025, including $2.0 billion from non-pharmaceutical products, according to Brightfield Group.[10]
- Texas hemp businesses generated an estimated $5.5 billion in annual sales in 2025, according to Whitney Economics.[11]
- Tennessee recorded $245.4 million in hemp-derived cannabinoid sales from December 2023 to November 2024, according to Vicente LLP analysis of state tax data.[12]
- Tennessee recorded $40.50 in hemp-derived cannabinoid sales per adult resident per year from December 2023 to November 2024, according to Vicente LLP.[12]
- Minnesota recorded $145.1 million in hemp consumable sales from October 2023 to September 2024, according to Vicente LLP.[12]
- Louisiana sales of hemp-derived cannabinoid products grew at an annualized rate of 25.9% from July 2023, according to Vicente LLP analysis of state tax data.[12]
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"Hemp-derived cannabinoids had an estimated total addressable market of $38.7 billion in the US in 2026, according to Whitney Economics." Source: Whitney Economics, via Bulk CBD Distributors, Hemp and CBD Industry Statistics 2026.
Hemp Farming Statistics: How Much Hemp Does the US Grow?
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) publishes the most complete count of US hemp acres and crop value, based on an annual survey of known growers. Planted acres fell sharply after 2021 and have climbed for two straight seasons.
- 49,267 acres of hemp were planted in the open in the US in 2025, according to USDA NASS.[3]
- 43,707 acres of hemp were harvested in the open in the US in 2025, according to USDA NASS.[3]
- US industrial hemp production was valued at $739 million in 2025, according to USDA NASS.[3]
- US industrial hemp production was valued at $449.6 million in 2024, according to USDA NASS (revised in the 2026 report).[3]
- 45,294 acres of hemp were planted in the open in the US in 2024, according to USDA NASS.[14]
- 27,680 acres of hemp were planted in the open in the US in 2023, according to USDA NASS.[3]
- 28,314 acres of hemp were planted in the open in the US in 2022, according to USDA NASS.[15]
- 54,152 acres of hemp were planted in the open in the US in 2021, according to USDA NASS.[16]
- US industrial hemp production was valued at $824 million in 2021, according to USDA NASS.[16]
- US industrial hemp production was valued at $238 million in 2022, according to USDA NASS.[15]
- Texas planted 6,700 acres of hemp in 2025, the most of any state, according to USDA NASS.[3]
- Kentucky planted 4,800 acres of hemp in the open in 2025, the second-largest published state total, according to USDA NASS.[3]
- 98 hemp production plans were approved by USDA as of February 2026, according to USDA AMS.[17]
- About 20% of hemp grown in a crop year is estimated by USDA to exceed legal THC limits, according to the Congressional Research Service.[18]
- Harvested hemp accounted for less than 0.1% of total US harvested cropland acres in 2023, according to the Congressional Research Service.[18]
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Floral Hemp Statistics: Production, Value and Price per Pound
Floral hemp is the part of the crop grown for its flowers, the raw material for CBD and other cannabinoid extracts. It accounts for most of the value of US hemp, while its average price per pound is about half of the 2021 level.
- US floral hemp grown in the open was valued at $574 million in 2025, according to USDA NASS.[3]
- 33.2 million pounds of floral hemp were produced in the open in the US in 2025, according to USDA NASS.[3]
- 16,880 acres of floral hemp were harvested in the open in the US in 2025, according to USDA NASS.[3]
- Floral hemp grown in the open averaged $19.30 per pound in the US in 2025, according to USDA NASS.[3]
- Floral hemp grown in the open averaged $19.10 per pound in the US in 2024, according to USDA NASS.[14]
- Floral hemp grown in the open averaged $35.20 per pound in the US in 2023, according to USDA NASS.[3]
- Floral hemp grown in the open averaged $29.10 per pound in the US in 2022, according to USDA NASS.[15]
- Floral hemp grown in the open averaged $39.60 per pound in the US in 2021, according to USDA NASS.[16]
- US floral hemp grown in the open was valued at $269.1 million in 2023, according to USDA NASS.[3]
- US floral hemp grown in the open was valued at $179 million in 2022, according to USDA NASS.[15]
- US floral hemp grown in the open was valued at $623 million in 2021, according to USDA NASS.[16]
- US floral hemp grown under protection was valued at $81.6 million in 2025, according to USDA NASS.[3]
- Floral hemp grown in the open made up 77.7% of the total value of US hemp production in 2025, based on USDA NASS data (our calculation).[3]
- Nebraska issued 7 hemp processor-handler licenses in 2024, according to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.[19]
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CBD Product, Hemp Beverage and Retail Channel Statistics
Format and channel data for CBD is mostly sold by subscription, so the public figures are a mix of research house releases and trade press reports. Hemp-derived beverages are the best measured category, with tracked sales in liquor and convenience stores.
- US sales of hemp-derived cannabinoid beverages reached nearly $1.1 billion in 2025, according to Brightfield Group.[2]
- US hemp beverage retail sales were an estimated $720 million in 2025, according to Euromonitor via AFP.[20]
- About $250 million in hemp THC beverages were sold through NielsenIQ-tracked US retail in the latest 52 weeks reported in April 2026, according to NielsenIQ via BevNET.[21]
- About $150 million in hemp THC beverage sales came through liquor stores in NielsenIQ-tracked US retail in the period reported in April 2026, according to NielsenIQ via BevNET.[21]
- About $56 million in hemp THC beverage sales came through convenience stores in NielsenIQ-tracked US retail in the period reported in April 2026, according to NielsenIQ via BevNET.[21]
- Delta-9 THC beverage sales in the US natural channel grew 148% year over year in the 52 weeks ending February 22, 2026, according to SPINS data reported by BevNET.[21]
- Hemp THC beverage sales in US convenience stores grew more than 400% over the latest 52 weeks reported in August 2025, according to NielsenIQ data reported by NACS Magazine.[22]
- 24.8% of US hemp-derived THC consumers reported using drinkable products in Q1 2025, according to Brightfield Group.[23]
- About 29% of US hemp THC drink consumers said they purchase these drinks from a convenience store or gas station in Q1 2025, according to Brightfield Group via C-Store Dive.[24]
- Edibles held an estimated 27% share of US hemp-derived THC product sales in 2025, according to BDSA via Cannabis Science and Technology.[13]
- Beverages held an estimated 21% share of US hemp-derived THC product sales in 2025, according to BDSA via Cannabis Science and Technology.[13]
- US hemp-derived THC drink sales were projected to reach $2.6 billion by 2030 before the federal change, according to Brightfield Group.[2]
- 72 Target stores in Minnesota were licensed to sell lower-potency hemp edible products from April 2026, according to Marijuana Moment.[25]
- 54% of US CBD consumers preferred full-spectrum CBD in 2021, according to Brightfield Group.[26]
- 5% of US CBD consumers preferred CBD isolate in 2021, according to Brightfield Group.[26]
- Online CBD sales were projected at $2.24 billion in 2022, according to Brightfield Group.[27]
- Gas stations accounted for less than 4% of US CBD sales in 2022, according to Brightfield Group.[27]
Most hemp beverages start from a dispersible input such as water soluble CBD.
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"US sales of hemp-derived cannabinoid beverages reached nearly $1.1 billion in 2025, according to Brightfield Group." Source: Brightfield Group, via Bulk CBD Distributors, Hemp and CBD Industry Statistics 2026.
How Much Do Wholesale CBD and Cannabinoid Ingredients Cost?
Public wholesale price indices for CBD isolate and distillate are sold by subscription, so this section uses Bulk CBD Distributors list prices at the 1kg size, read from our store on November 3, 2026. List prices exclude negotiated volume pricing.
- $395 per kg was the list price of CBD isolate at the 1kg size in November 2026, according to Bulk CBD Distributors.[28]
- $349.50 per kg was the list price of CBD isolate at the 10kg size in November 2026, according to Bulk CBD Distributors.[28]
- $395 per kg was the list price of full spectrum CBD distillate at the 1kg size in November 2026, according to Bulk CBD Distributors.[28]
- $499 per kg was the list price of standard broad spectrum CBD distillate at the 1kg size in November 2026, according to Bulk CBD Distributors.[28]
- $695 per kg was the list price of crystal resistant CBD distillate at the 1kg size in November 2026, according to Bulk CBD Distributors.[28]
- $749 per kg was the list price of CBG isolate at the 1kg size in November 2026, according to Bulk CBD Distributors.[28]
- $1,349 per kg was the list price of CBN isolate at the 1kg size in November 2026, according to Bulk CBD Distributors.[28]
- $1,695 per kg was the list price of THCA isolate at the 1kg size in November 2026, according to Bulk CBD Distributors.[28]
- $2,295 per kg was the list price of 50% THCA distillate oil at the 1kg size in November 2026, according to Bulk CBD Distributors.[28]
- $3,895 per kg was the list price of CBC isolate at the 1kg size in November 2026, up from $3,695 before the October 11, 2026 repricing, according to Bulk CBD Distributors.[28]
- $3,975 per kg was the list price of THCV isolate at the 1kg size in November 2026, up 6.7% from $3,725 on October 11, 2026, according to Bulk CBD Distributors.[29]
- $3,775 per kg was the list price of THCV distillate at the 1kg size in November 2026, down 9.0% from $4,149 in mid October 2026, according to Bulk CBD Distributors.[28]
- $4,995 per kg was the list price of CBDV isolate at the 1kg size in November 2026, according to Bulk CBD Distributors.[28]
- $5,495 per kg was the list price of CBDV distillate at the 1kg size in November 2026, according to Bulk CBD Distributors.[28]
- $1,395 per kg was the list price of broad spectrum CBG distillate at the 1kg size in November 2026, according to Bulk CBD Distributors.[28]
- $1,349 per kg was the list price of broad spectrum CBN distillate at the 1kg size in November 2026, according to Bulk CBD Distributors.[28]
- $2,749 per kg was the list price of CBC distillate at the 1kg size in November 2026, according to Bulk CBD Distributors.[28]
- Wholesale CBD prices fell as much as 53% from April to November 2019, according to Hemp Benchmarks data reported by NPR.[30]
Current pricing by size is in our CBD isolate collection.
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Minor Cannabinoid Statistics: CBG, CBN, CBC, CBDV and THCV
Minor cannabinoids are present in hemp at low levels and are concentrated from hemp extracts for use as ingredients. Research interest, measured by indexed papers and registered trials, has grown faster than consumer use.
- 101 PubMed records matched cannabigerol (CBG) in 2025, according to the National Library of Medicine.[31]
- 92 PubMed records matched cannabinol (CBN) in 2025, according to the National Library of Medicine.[32]
- 45 PubMed records matched cannabichromene (CBC) in 2025, according to the National Library of Medicine.[33]
- 23 PubMed records matched cannabidivarin (CBDV) in 2025, according to the National Library of Medicine.[34]
- 17 PubMed records matched tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) in 2025, according to the National Library of Medicine.[35]
- 52 PubMed records matched cannabigerol (CBG) in 2020, according to the National Library of Medicine.[36]
- 10 PubMed records matched cannabigerol (CBG) in 2015, according to the National Library of Medicine.[37]
- 51 PubMed records matched cannabinol (CBN) in 2020, according to the National Library of Medicine.[38]
- 16 studies on ClinicalTrials.gov listed cannabigerol (CBG) as an intervention as of November 2026, according to the National Library of Medicine.[39]
- 12 studies on ClinicalTrials.gov listed cannabinol (CBN) as an intervention as of November 2026, according to the National Library of Medicine.[40]
- 541 studies on ClinicalTrials.gov listed cannabidiol (CBD) as an intervention as of November 2026, according to the National Library of Medicine.[41]
- 4.5% of US adults had ever used CBN in 2023, according to the Journal of Cannabis Research.[4]
- 1.3% of US adults had ever used CBG in 2023, according to the Journal of Cannabis Research.[4]
- The US minor cannabinoids market was an estimated $278.2 million in 2023, according to Global Market Insights.[42]
- The US CBG segment was an estimated $74.2 million in 2023, according to Global Market Insights.[43]
- 9 research awards totaling approximately $3 million were made by NIH NCCIH in 2019 to study minor cannabinoids and terpenes, according to NCCIH.[44]
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Hemp-Derived THC Market Statistics: THCA, Delta 8 and Delta 9
This category is the main target of Section 781, which caps finished hemp products at 0.4 mg of total THC per container. Market size estimates differ by a factor of four because research houses define the category differently.
- The US hemp-derived THC market was an estimated $5.4 billion in 2025, according to Brightfield Group.[2]
- US hemp-derived THC sales reached an estimated $3.5 billion in 2024, according to Brightfield Group.[45]
- US hemp-derived THC product sales were an estimated $21.8 billion in 2025, according to BDSA via Cannabis Science and Technology.[13]
- $28.3 billion in US hemp cannabinoid retail revenue is at risk from the new federal hemp definition in 2026, according to Whitney Economics.[9]
- $2.1 billion in state sales tax potential is at risk from the new federal hemp definition in 2026, according to Whitney Economics.[9]
- Tennessee collected $11.3 million in hemp-derived cannabinoid tax in fiscal year 2024, according to the Tennessee Department of Revenue.[46]
- Tennessee collected $14.5 million in hemp-derived cannabinoid tax from July 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025, according to the Tennessee Department of Revenue.[46]
- Minnesota collected $10.0 million in tax on hemp-derived cannabinoid products in its first 11 months of taxation (July 2023 to May 2024), according to Minnesota Department of Revenue figures reported by Marijuana Moment.[47]
- Louisiana collected $1.06 million in consumable hemp products tax in fiscal year 2023 to 2024, according to the Louisiana Department of Revenue.[48]
- Louisiana collected $1.0 million in consumable hemp products tax in fiscal year 2024 to 2025, according to the Louisiana Department of Revenue.[48]
- 14,170 retail locations were registered under the Texas Consumable Hemp Program as of June 18, 2026, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.[49]
- 17 states had banned delta-8 THC products as of August 2025, with 7 others severely restricting sales, according to NACS Magazine.[22]
- Bills on hemp THC beverages were introduced in 27 states and DC in 2025, according to the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America via Beverage Information Group.[50]
- 35 state attorneys general urged Congress on August 4, 2026 to reject any delay of the federal hemp restrictions, according to Hemp Law Group.[51]
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"$28.3 billion in US hemp cannabinoid retail revenue is at risk from the new federal hemp definition in 2026, according to Whitney Economics." Source: Whitney Economics (via Business Wire), via Bulk CBD Distributors, Hemp and CBD Industry Statistics 2026.
How Many Americans Use CBD?
National surveys put lifetime CBD use at about one in three US adults, with past-year use near one in five. Use is highest among adults aged 30 to 44.
- 35.2% of US adults had ever used CBD in 2023, according to the Journal of Cannabis Research.[4]
- 21.8% of US adults used CBD in the past 12 months in 2023, according to Frontiers in Public Health.[5]
- 20.6% of US adults reported using CBD in 2022, according to a Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports analysis of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.[52]
- 10.5% of the US population reported using CBD in the past 30 days in 2022, according to Preventive Medicine Reports analysis of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.[53]
- 37.3% of US adults aged 18 to 29 had ever used CBD in 2023, according to the Journal of Cannabis Research.[54]
- 39.9% of US adults aged 30 to 44 had ever used CBD in 2023, according to the Journal of Cannabis Research.[4]
- 33.7% of US adults aged 45 to 59 had ever used CBD in 2023, according to the Journal of Cannabis Research.[54]
- 31.2% of US adults aged 60 and older had ever used CBD in 2023, according to the Journal of Cannabis Research.[54]
- 36.8% of US women had ever used CBD in 2023, according to the Journal of Cannabis Research.[54]
- 14% of US adults said they used CBD products in 2019, according to Gallup.[55]
- 5.5% of 47,355 US companion dogs were reported to have infrequent or frequent CBD use, according to a Dog Aging Project study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science.[56]
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How Many Jobs Does the Hemp Industry Support?
Employment estimates come from industry research and advocacy groups, while state license counts come from regulators. Several estimates were produced to measure what Section 781 could cost the industry.
- The US hemp cannabinoid industry supported an estimated 350,000 jobs in 2026, according to Whitney Economics.[1]
- The US had an estimated 50,000 hemp operators in 2026, according to Whitney Economics.[9]
- 225,861 US hemp jobs would be lost under the new federal hemp definition, with $8.9 billion in lost wages, according to Whitney Economics in 2026.[9]
- 68.1% of US hemp-related businesses would shut down under the federal ban, according to a 2026 Whitney Economics survey of 496 businesses reported by Ganjapreneur.[57]
- About 500,000 US jobs in agriculture and retail were tied to a $23 billion hemp industry in 2026, according to the U.S. Hemp Roundtable via NPR Illinois.[58]
- More than 300,000 US jobs were at risk from the federal hemp ban in 2025, according to an industry group cited by the Associated Press.[59]
- 10,853 retailers were registered under the Texas Consumable Hemp Program as of June 18, 2026, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.[49]
- 778 manufacturers were licensed under the Texas Consumable Hemp Program as of June 18, 2026, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.[49]
- Nearly 2,000 hemp retailers were licensed in Tennessee as of October 1, 2026, according to Hemp Law Group citing TABC license lists.[51]
- More than 2,000 retailers applied for Minnesota lower-potency hemp edible licenses in October 2025, according to the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management.[60]
- 62 hemp growers were licensed in Minnesota in 2025, down from 132 in 2024, according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.[61]
- 35 hemp processors were licensed in Minnesota in 2025, according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.[61]
- 25 hemp cultivator licenses were issued in Nebraska in 2024, according to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.[19]
- 350,000US jobs supported by hemp cannabinoids, 2026 estimate (Whitney Economics)
- $13.9BWages paid, 2026 estimate (Whitney Economics)
- 50,000US hemp operators, 2026 estimate (Whitney Economics)
- 10,853Registered hemp retailers in Texas, June 2026 (Texas DSHS)
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Hemp Testing and Quality Standards Statistics
Hemp is tested at the farm for THC and again as ingredients and finished products, by labs that state regulators approve. Standards bodies and industry certification programs set the methods, and FDA warning letters to CBD firms have fallen sharply since 2022.
- 70% fewer firms were listed on the FDA CBD warning letter table in 2024 than in 2022, according to our calculation from FDA data.[6]
- FDA listed 30 firms on its CBD warning letter table in 2022, according to FDA.[6]
- 94% of regulatory hemp samples collected by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture passed initial THC testing in 2025, up from 83% in 2024; the 6% initial failure rate was the lowest since 2020 (our calculation from MDA data).[62]
- 10 laboratories were approved for hemp THC testing by the California Department of Food and Agriculture as of September 12, 2026, all with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, according to CDFA.[63]
- 900 members from 30 countries belonged to ASTM Committee D37 on Cannabis in 2026, according to ASTM International.[64]
- 9 technical subcommittees develop and maintain standards within ASTM Committee D37 on Cannabis, formed in 2017, according to ASTM International.[64]
- 50+ companies had been awarded the U.S. Hemp Authority certification seal since the program was established in 2018, according to the U.S. Hemp Authority.[65]
- 11 of 15 Southern states tracked by the Council of State Governments South required lab testing, COAs or labeling for hemp beverage products as of May 2026 (our count of the CSG South table).[66]
- 1,041 distinct certificates of analysis for hemp ingredients and products were held in the Bulk CBD Distributors COA register in October 2026.[67]
- The WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence reported no case reports of abuse or dependence relating to the use of pure CBD in its 2018 fortieth report, according to WHO.[68]
- The WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence recommended in June 2018 that preparations considered to be pure CBD not be placed under international drug control, according to WHO.[68]
- FDA approved Epidiolex, a prescription drug made with cannabidiol, on June 25, 2018, according to FDA.[69]
Batch results for the ingredients we sell are in our COA library.
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Section 781 Hemp Law by the Numbers
Section 781 of P.L. 119-37 replaces the federal hemp definition with a total THC standard and a per-container cap for finished products. A later law, P.L. 119-103, moved most of the change from November 12 to December 11, 2026.
- P.L. 119-37, which contains Section 781, was enacted on November 12, 2025, according to the US Government Publishing Office.[7]
- Section 781 of P.L. 119-37 was written to take effect 365 days after enactment, which is November 12, 2026, according to the statute text.[7]
- P.L. 119-103, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, was enacted on September 2, 2026, according to the US Government Publishing Office.[8]
- Only 2 parts of the new hemp definition apply before December 11, 2026: the exclusions for products containing cannabinoids that the cannabis plant cannot naturally produce, under Section 2019 of P.L. 119-103.[8]
- 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container is the Section 781 limit for final hemp-derived cannabinoid products, and THCA counts toward that total, according to the text of P.L. 119-37.[7]
- 0.3 percent total THC on a dry weight basis, including THCA, is the plant threshold in the hemp definition under Section 781 of P.L. 119-37, according to the statute text.[7]
- FDA had 90 days after enactment to publish its cannabinoid lists and container guidance under Section 781, according to the Congressional Research Service.[70]
- None of the FDA lists or container guidance required by Section 781 had been published as of October 28, 2026, according to the Congressional Research Service.[70]
- The House passed H.R. 6500, which delayed most Section 781 changes, by 370 votes to 48 on September 1, 2026, according to Akerman LLP.[71]
- 35 state and territorial attorneys general signed an August 4, 2026 letter urging Congress to keep the November 2025 hemp redefinition, according to the Vermont Attorney General.[72]
- H.R. 7024 and S. 3686 would move the Section 781 effective date to November 12, 2028; both were in committee as of October 19, 2026, according to Hemp Law Group.[51]
WHAT SECTION 781 MEANS FOR THE INGREDIENT SUPPLY CHAIN
From December 11, 2026, the hemp definition in Section 781 of P.L. 119-37 excludes any "intermediate hemp-derived cannabinoid products" containing "more than 0.3 percent combined total" of THC, including THCA. The law defines an intermediate product as one "not yet in the final form" or "intended or marketed to be mixed, dissolved, formulated, or otherwise added" into another product. The plant itself must also stay at or below 0.3% total THC, including THCA.
Our reading: hemp biomass above 0.3% total THC, crude hemp oil and most full spectrum distillate, which concentrate THC as they are extracted, fall outside the new definition. These are the materials used to make the broad spectrum distillates and isolates in almost every CBD, CBG and CBN product on the market today, so the law cuts off the inputs before the finished products are made. That would hit farmers, extraction labs and manufacturers across the country, and once current supply runs out, most of the industry could close within months.
Our price projection: if that supply is cut off, we project that prices for the ingredients brands use could rise 10 to 50 times, depending on the cannabinoid. This is a Bulk CBD Distributors projection, not a published forecast. For outside estimates of the impact, Whitney Economics projects 225,861 lost jobs and $28.3 billion in lost retail revenue, and a Whitney survey of 496 businesses found 68.1% expected to shut down (see the Jobs and Hemp-Derived THC sections above).
This is our analysis of the statute text, not legal advice.
Our summary of what the 2026 hemp law means for bulk CBD buyers.
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"0.4 milligrams of total THC per container is the Section 781 limit for final hemp-derived cannabinoid products, and THCA counts toward that total, according to the text of P.L. 119-37." Source: P.L. 119-37, Sec. 781, via Bulk CBD Distributors, Hemp and CBD Industry Statistics 2026.
Global Hemp and CBD Statistics
Outside the US, hemp is grown under THC limits from 0.3% in the EU to 1% in Switzerland, and CBD in food is regulated as a novel food in the UK and EU. FAOSTAT is the main source for country production figures.
- France produced 135,530 tonnes of true hemp (raw or retted) in 2024, the most of any country, according to FAOSTAT.[73]
- 18,811 hectares of true hemp were harvested in China in 2024, according to an FAO estimate in FAOSTAT.[74]
- 27,415 tonnes of hempseed were produced worldwide in 2024, according to FAOSTAT.[74]
- 17,551 tonnes of hempseed were produced in Canada in 2024, according to FAOSTAT.[74]
- World exports of true hemp, raw or retted (HS 530210), exceeded $42 million in 2023, according to TrendEconomy.[75]
- 33,020 hectares of hemp were cultivated in the EU in 2022, according to the European Commission.[76]
- More than 60% of EU hemp production came from France, according to the European Commission.[76]
- 0.3% THC is the maximum for raw hemp under EU customs code CN 5302 10, according to the European Commission.[76]
- 15,588 hectares of industrial hemp were licensed for cultivation in Canada in 2023, according to Health Canada.[77]
- 643 industrial hemp cultivation licences were issued in Canada in 2023, according to Health Canada.[77]
- 112 hectares of hemp were recorded in Switzerland in 2023, where hemp below 1% THC is not classed as cannabis, according to the Swiss Federal Office for Agriculture.[78]
- EFSA had received 19 applications for CBD as a novel food as of June 2022, according to EFSA.[79]
- Nearly 12,000 CBD products are on the UK Food Standards Agency public list, according to the FSA.[80]
- 10 mg per day of CBD is the provisional acceptable daily intake used by the UK Food Standards Agency in 2025, according to the FSA.[81]
- 2 mg per day of CBD for a 70 kg adult is the provisional safe intake level set by EFSA in February 2026, according to EFSA.[82]
- 150 mg per day is the maximum daily amount for low-dose CBD products sold over the counter in Australia under a 2020 TGA scheduling decision, according to the Therapeutic Goods Administration.[83]
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"France produced 135,530 tonnes of true hemp (raw or retted) in 2024, the most of any country, according to FAOSTAT." Source: FAOSTAT via Atlasocio, via Bulk CBD Distributors, Hemp and CBD Industry Statistics 2026.
What This Means for B2B Buyers
Three numbers matter most for ingredient buyers planning 2027. First, the 0.4 mg total THC per container cap applies to finished products made with any cannabinoid from December 11, 2026, so inputs with non-detect or very low total THC carry less formulation risk. Second, floral hemp prices are about half of their 2021 level, which has kept CBD isolate and distillate list prices low. Third, finished products are judged against their labels and the per-container cap, which is why buyers ask for a batch COA for every lot.
Compare current 1kg and 10kg pricing in our CBD isolate and CBD distillate collections, check batch results in the COA library, or send a volume request through Make an Offer.
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This page reports published market, survey, legal and research figures. Survey and study results are reported as findings of those studies, not as claims about any product. Nothing here is legal advice; check the statute text and your state rules before making product decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the CBD and hemp market in 2026?
It depends on the definition. Whitney Economics estimates the total addressable market for US hemp-derived cannabinoids at $38.7 billion in 2026. Brightfield Group estimates US hemp-derived market sales at $5.4 billion in 2025, and BDSA estimates hemp-derived THC product sales at $21.8 billion in 2025. All three are estimates.
How many acres of hemp are grown in the US?
US farmers planted 49,267 acres of hemp in the open in 2025 and harvested 43,707 acres, according to USDA NASS. Planted acres were up 9% from 2024 but below the 54,152 acres planted in 2021.
What is US hemp production worth?
USDA NASS valued US industrial hemp production at $739 million in 2025, up 64% from a revised $449.6 million in 2024. Floral hemp grown in the open accounted for $574 million of the 2025 total.
How much does floral hemp sell for?
Floral hemp grown in the open averaged $19.30 per pound in the US in 2025, according to USDA NASS, compared with $39.60 per pound in 2021.
What percentage of Americans have used CBD?
A 2023 national survey published in the Journal of Cannabis Research found 35.2% of US adults had ever used CBD, and a related analysis found 21.8% had used it in the past 12 months.
How is hemp tested?
Hemp is tested for THC before harvest under state and USDA programs, and ingredients and finished products are tested by third-party labs, many accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. In Minnesota, 94% of regulatory hemp samples passed initial THC testing in 2025, and all 10 California-approved hemp testing labs held ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation as of September 2026.
What changes under Section 781?
Section 781 of P.L. 119-37 changes the federal hemp definition to a total THC standard that includes THCA, and limits final hemp-derived cannabinoid products to 0.4 mg of total THC per container. It also excludes intermediate ingredients with more than 0.3% total THC and products containing cannabinoids the plant cannot naturally produce.
When does Section 781 take effect?
The exclusions for cannabinoids the plant cannot naturally produce apply from November 12, 2026. The rest of the new definition, including the 0.4 mg per container cap, applies from December 11, 2026, under P.L. 119-103.
How many jobs does the hemp industry support?
Whitney Economics estimates the US hemp cannabinoid industry supported 350,000 jobs and $13.9 billion in wages in 2026. The U.S. Hemp Roundtable puts the figure at about 500,000 jobs.
What does wholesale CBD isolate cost?
Bulk CBD Distributors listed CBD isolate at $395 per kg at the 1kg size and $349.50 per kg at the 10kg size in November 2026. These are list prices and exclude negotiated volume pricing.
Methodology
We selected statistics that describe the US hemp and CBD industry and that a reader can trace to a named source. Government agencies, statutes, the Congressional Research Service and peer-reviewed journals were used first. Research house figures (Whitney Economics, Brightfield Group, BDSA, Euromonitor, Global Market Insights) are labeled as estimates, and where trade press reported a research house figure we cite the article we read. Every outside figure was checked against its source page on November 3, 2026. Older figures are included only where no newer public figure exists, and their year is stated in the sentence.
Our own figures are Bulk CBD Distributors list prices at the 1kg size (and 10kg where noted), read from our store on November 3, 2026, and the count of distinct certificates of analysis in our COA register. They exclude negotiated volume pricing and contain no customer or supplier information. Figures marked "our calculation" or "our count" were derived by us from the cited source.
We excluded paywalled figures we could not read in full, figures without a stated year, and market forecasts from firms that do not name a methodology. Corrections are welcome through our contact page; we log every change in the update log below.
How to Cite This Page
Bulk CBD Distributors. (2026, November 3). Hemp and CBD Industry Statistics 2026: 100+ Facts, Figures and Trends. https://bulkcbddistributors.com/hemp-cbd-industry-statistics/
Charts on this page may be reused with credit and a link to this page. When you quote a single statistic, please cite the original source shown next to it as well.
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Update Log
- November 3, 2026: page published with 169 statistics.
Disclosure: Bulk CBD Distributors sells hemp ingredients, including several of the cannabinoids whose prices are listed here. The outside sources cited are independent of us.
