Djibouti
Is Hemp Legal in Djibouti?
Status
Illegal
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Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is not authorised in Djibouti. The Ministere de l'Agriculture, de l'Eau, de la Peche, de l'Elevage et des Ressources Halieutiques has no public licensing programme for Cannabis sativa L. cultivation. Loi n 113/AN/96 captures all cannabis plant material regardless of THC content.
Djibouti has a small agricultural sector dominated by livestock, dates, and limited horticulture in the Ambouli and Day forests. The arid climate and limited freshwater resources make field-crop expansion difficult. No hemp variety has been registered, and Djibouti is not party to any regional hemp framework. Imports of finished hemp goods from Ethiopia or Europe face customs interdiction.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
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Djibouti
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministere de l'Agriculture, de l'Eau, de la Peche, de l'Elevage et des Ressources Halieutiques
Key regulation
Loi n 113/AN/96/3eme L (1996)
Effective
January 1, 1996
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp imports and exports are not authorised. Direction des Douanes djiboutienne applies controlled-substance rules to hemp shipments. Re-export traffic through Port Autonome International to Ethiopia is heavily inspected.
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