Eritrea
Is Hemp Legal in Eritrea?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is not authorised in Eritrea. The Ministry of Agriculture has no public licensing programme for Cannabis sativa L. cultivation, and the 2015 Penal Code captures all cannabis plant material without a THC carve-out.
Sorghum, barley, and sesame are the principal field crops in the highlands and Gash-Barka region. No commercial hemp acreage exists, and Eritrea is not party to any regional hemp framework. The state-directed economy and the indefinite national service labour system shape all agricultural policy decisions, making any near-term hemp reform unlikely without explicit central authorisation.
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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Eritrea
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministry of Agriculture; Eritrean Customs Department
Key regulation
Penal Code Proclamation No 4/2015
Effective
May 15, 2015
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp imports and exports are not authorised. Eritrean Customs Department applies controlled-substance rules to hemp shipments. The Massawa and Assab ports are the principal inspection points.
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