India Cannabidiol Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030
The cannabidiol market in India is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 259.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 30.3% is expected of India cannabidiol market from 2025 to 2030.
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India cannabidiol market highlights
The India cannabidiol market generated a revenue of USD 53.1 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 259.6 million by 2030.
The India market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 30.3% 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 2024
USD 53.1 million
Market revenue in 2030
USD 259.6 million
Growth rate
30.3% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segment
Hemp
Fastest growing segment
Hemp
Historical data
2018 - 2023
Base year
2024
Forecast period
2025 - 2030
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Hemp
Key market players worldwide
Medical 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, India accounted for 0.6% 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.
Consumption of marijuana for any purpose remains illegal in India. Consumption of marijuana-based products is also not allowed. However, patients can import CBD drugs from countries such as Europe and the U.S. with special permission from doctors and the government. But the cost of importing these products is high.
Although commercial use of CBD oil has not been approved in the country, hempseed oil is legal and can be produced & sold for application purposes only. It is used extensively in cosmetic products, which has led to a revolution in the cosmetic industry in the country. Furthermore, the initiatives taken by the key companies in the region are expected to boost growth of the CBD market.
For instance, in February 2023, Medical Cannabis Workshop was organized by Awshad, a Delhi-NCR-based cannabis wellness startup, at the PHD chamber in New Delhi. The primary objective of the workshop was to educate healthcare professionals on the application of CBD.
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Hemp was the largest segment with a revenue share of 100.0% in 2024.
Horizon Databook has segmented the India cannabidiol market based on hemp covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
Consumption of marijuana for any purpose remains illegal in India. Consumption of marijuana-based products is also not allowed. However, patients can import CBD drugs from countries such as Europe and the U.S. with special permission from doctors and the government. But the cost of importing these products is high.
Although commercial use of CBD oil has not been approved in the country, hempseed oil is legal and can be produced & sold for application purposes only. It is used extensively in cosmetic products, which has led to a revolution in the cosmetic industry in the country. Furthermore, the initiatives taken by the key companies in the region are expected to boost growth of the CBD market.
For instance, in February 2023, Medical Cannabis Workshop was organized by Awshad, a Delhi-NCR-based cannabis wellness startup, at the PHD chamber in New Delhi. The primary objective of the workshop was to educate healthcare professionals on the application of CBD.
India Cannabidiol Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
Hemp
Marijuana
India Cannabidiol Market Sale Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
B2B
B2C
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