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China Cannabidiol Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The cannabidiol market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 688.9 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 17.9% is expected of China cannabidiol market from 2025 to 2030.

  • Cannabis
    • Cannabidiol & Cannabinoids
      • Cannabidiol Market Outlook
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$256.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$688.9
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
17.9%
Report Coverage
China

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China cannabidiol market highlights

  • The China cannabidiol market generated a revenue of USD 256.2 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 688.9 million by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.9% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, hemp was the largest revenue generating product in 2024.
  • Hemp is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Cannabidiol market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 256.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 688.9 million
Growth rate17.9% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentHemp
Fastest growing segmentHemp
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationHemp, Marijuana
Key market players worldwideMedical Marijuana Inc, Canopy Growth Corp, Elixinol Wellness Ltd Ordinary Shares, The Cronos Group, Isodiol International Inc, Endoca, Folium Biosciences, NuLeaf Naturals, PharmaHemp


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 2.8% of the global cannabidiol market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, Japan cannabidiol market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Australia is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 247.6 million by 2030.

Marijuana is illegal in China, but cultivation and production of hemp has been an established Marijuana is illegal in China, but the cultivation and production of hemp have been an established business for centuries. China is the largest hemp cultivator in Asia and cultivates nearly half of the world’s hemp production.

China is also considered to be a superpower in hemp production as it approximately owns 300 world hemp patents out of 660 and provides half of the world’s hemp products. Moreover, the country is looking to produce CBD from hemp. China is currently allowing the sale of hemp oil and the use of CBD in cosmetics.

They are provided by only four Chinese companies that hold special licenses to grow and process hemp for CBD. But as the market is booming, the number of cultivators and producers is expected to increase, which is likely to create a demand for CBD extracts such as oil, edibles, & tinctures. Moreover, growing awareness about CBD-based products and their application is expected to fuel market growth.

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Cannabidiol Market Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
Canopy Growth CorpView profile 1,6211 Hershey Drive, Smiths Falls, ON, Canada, K7A 0A8www.canopygrowth.com
The Cronos GroupView profile 1001-5000Kontich, Antwerpen, Belgium, Europecronos-groep.be/
Medical Marijuana IncView profile 852384 La Mirada Drive, Vista, CA, United States, 92081www.medicalmarijuanainc.com
Elixinol Wellness Ltd Ordinary SharesView profile -680 George Street, Level 12, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2000www.elixinolwellness.com
Isodiol International IncView profile 197200 Granville Street, Suite 2710, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6C 1S4www.isodiol.com
EndocaView profile 1-10Hoofddorp, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Europewww.endoca.com/pl
Folium BiosciencesView profile 101-250Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, North Americafoliumbiosciences.com/
NuLeaf NaturalsView profile 51-100Denver, Colorado, United States, North Americanuleafnaturals.com/
PharmaHempView profile 51-100Ljubljana, Ljubljana Urban Commune, Slovenia, Europeb2b.pharma-hemp.com

China Cannabidiol Market Outlook

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Hemp was the largest segment with a revenue share of 67.14% in 2024.

Horizon Databook has segmented the China cannabidiol market based on hemp, marijuana covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.




Marijuana is illegal in China, but cultivation and production of hemp has been an established Marijuana is illegal in China, but the cultivation and production of hemp have been an established business for centuries. China is the largest hemp cultivator in Asia and cultivates nearly half of the world’s hemp production.

China is also considered to be a superpower in hemp production as it approximately owns 300 world hemp patents out of 660 and provides half of the world’s hemp products. Moreover, the country is looking to produce CBD from hemp. China is currently allowing the sale of hemp oil and the use of CBD in cosmetics.

They are provided by only four Chinese companies that hold special licenses to grow and process hemp for CBD. But as the market is booming, the number of cultivators and producers is expected to increase, which is likely to create a demand for CBD extracts such as oil, edibles, & tinctures. Moreover, growing awareness about CBD-based products and their application is expected to fuel market growth.

  • China Cannabidiol Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
    • Hemp
    • Marijuana
  • China Cannabidiol Market Sale Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
    • B2B
    • B2C

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