Middle East & Africa Cannabis Cultivation Market Size & Outlook
The cannabis cultivation market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,354,446.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 21.4% is expected of Middle East & Africa cannabis cultivation market from 2023 to 2030.
The MEA cannabis cultivation market generated a revenue of USD 286,596.0 million in 2022.
The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.4% from 2023 to 2030.
In terms of segment, hemp was the largest revenue generating biomass in 2022.
Marijuana is the most lucrative biomass segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Country-wise, Israel is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.
MEA data book summary
Market revenue in 2022
USD 286,596.0 million
Market revenue in 2030
USD 1,354,446.8 million
Growth rate
21.4% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segment
Hemp
Fastest growing segment
Marijuana
Historical data covered
2018 - 2021
Base year for estimation
2022
Forecast period covered
2023 - 2030
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Hemp, Marijuana
Key market players worldwide
Canopy 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, MEA region accounted for 73.1% of the global cannabis cultivation market in 2022.
Globally, MEA is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 145,592.5 million by 2030.
Cannabis regulations are quite stringent in the Middle East and Africa. The production, distribution, and consumption of any form of cannabis, including CBD, is considered illegal in the region. The penalty for possession or consumption can be as severe as a death penalty in some of the Middle Eastern countries.
Therefore, due to highly stringent regulations in the Middle East, its cannabis market is yet to witness significant growth. In Africa, cannabis and CBD are illegal. However, despite having very harsh rules for cannabis, the climatic conditions in the region are nearly perfect for its growth.
Moreover, South Africa is the only country with legal status for consumption of cannabis or hemp-based medical products. Furthermore, in Morocco, production, distribution, and consumption of cannabis is illegal and in contradiction to this, Morocco is known to be the largest and one of the major producers of Hashish, i.e., cannabis resin, in the world.
Middle East & Africa Cannabis Cultivation Market Outlook
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Hemp was the largest segment with a revenue share of 77.2% in 2022.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa cannabis cultivation market based on hemp, marijuana covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
Cannabis regulations are quite stringent in the Middle East and Africa. The production, distribution, and consumption of any form of cannabis, including CBD, is considered illegal in the region. The penalty for possession or consumption can be as severe as a death penalty in some of the Middle Eastern countries.
Therefore, due to highly stringent regulations in the Middle East, its cannabis market is yet to witness significant growth. In Africa, cannabis and CBD are illegal. However, despite having very harsh rules for cannabis, the climatic conditions in the region are nearly perfect for its growth.
Moreover, South Africa is the only country with legal status for consumption of cannabis or hemp-based medical products. Furthermore, in Morocco, production, distribution, and consumption of cannabis is illegal and in contradiction to this, Morocco is known to be the largest and one of the major producers of Hashish, i.e., cannabis resin, in the world.
Middle East & Africa Cannabis Cultivation Market Biomass Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
Hemp
Marijuana
Middle East & Africa Cannabis Cultivation Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
Medical
Adult Use
Industrial
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