Germany's Cannabis Imports Quadruple in 2024 Amid Rising Demand

Over 72 tons of cannabis were imported for medical and scientific use last year, with domestic production significantly lagging behind.

Germany imported over 72 tons of cannabis in 2024, a dramatic increase compared to earlier in the year, with imports nearly quadrupling from Q1 to Q4.
Domestic cannabis production for medical and scientific purposes amounted to only 2.6 tons in 2024, limited by pre-existing regulatory caps.
Canada was the largest supplier, accounting for more than 33 tons of imports, followed by Portugal, Denmark, North Macedonia, and Spain.
The rise in imports coincides with Germany's legalization of non-medical cannabis use in April 2024, allowing adults to grow limited amounts and join licensed cultivation clubs.
The German General Practitioners' Association attributes much of the surge to online providers promoting easy access to medical cannabis prescriptions outside traditional healthcare channels.