China Cannabis Cultivation Market Size & Outlook

The cannabis cultivation market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 52,446.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 23.2% is expected of China cannabis cultivation market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$9,878.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$52,446.0
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
23.2%
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China cannabis cultivation market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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China cannabis cultivation market highlights

  • The China cannabis cultivation market generated a revenue of USD 9,878.3 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 52,446.0 million by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.2% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, hemp was the largest revenue generating biomass in 2022.
  • Hemp is the most lucrative biomass segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Cannabis cultivation market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 9,878.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 52,446.0 million
Growth rate23.2% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentHemp
Fastest growing segmentHemp
Historical data2018 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationHemp
Key market players worldwideCanopy Growth Corp, Aurora Cannabis Inc, Tilray Brands Inc, The Cronos Group, OrganiGram Holdings Inc, Atlas Growers, CannTrust Holdings Inc, The Hydropothecary Corp, Cannabist Company Holdings Inc, Aurora Cannabis


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 2.5% of the global cannabis cultivation market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China cannabis cultivation market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • China is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 52,446.0 million by 2030.

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China cannabis cultivation market outlook

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Hemp was the largest segment with a revenue share of 100% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the China cannabis cultivation market based on hemp covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Marijuana is illegal in China, but cultivation and production of hemp have been established businesses since centuries. China is the largest cultivator of hemp in Asia and cultivates nearly half of the hemp production of the world. Presently, China has allowed cultivation of hemp in three provinces: Yunnan, Heilongjiang, and Jilin.

The country also exports approximately 90% of the produce to the U.S., Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Japan. China is also considered to be a superpower in hemp production, as it currently owns 300 hemp patents out of total 660 in the world and provides half of the world’s hemp products. Moreover, the country is looking to produce CBD from hemp.

Furthermore, China is currently allowing sale of hemp oil and use of hemp derivatives in cosmetics. They are provided by only four Chinese companies that hold special licenses to grow and process hemp.

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