Equatorial Guinea
Is Hemp Legal in Equatorial Guinea?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Equatorial Guinea. The 1980 narcotics law and the 1991 dangerous-drugs law cover all cannabis without a low-THC industrial-hemp distinction. The Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganaderia, Bosques y Medio Ambiente has not established a hemp licensing programme; cocoa and timber remain the priority non-oil exports.
No commercial hemp cultivation, fibre processing, seed production, or finished-goods manufacturing is permitted. Imports of hemp seed, fibre, textiles, or hempseed food ingredients are treated as controlled-cannabis imports absent a specific exemption, which has not been issued.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Key facts ·
Equatorial Guinea
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
No legal hemp threshold; all cannabis cultivation prohibited
Regulator
Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganaderia, Bosques y Medio Ambiente; Direccion General de Aduanas
Key regulation
Law No. 4/1980; Law No. 3/1991
Effective
January 1, 1991
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp imports and exports are prohibited. Customs treats all Cannabis sativa material as controlled under the 1980 and 1991 narcotics laws, with no industrial-hemp exemption.
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