Kuwait
Is Hemp Legal in Kuwait?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Kuwait. Law No. 74 of 1983 makes no distinction between low-THC and high-THC Cannabis sativa, and the Public Authority of Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR) has not issued cultivation licenses.
The Public Authority for Industry and the Kuwait Industrial Standards Department have not published a hemp food, cosmetic, or textile standard. Hemp seed, hulled hemp, and hemp protein imports are classified as cannabis derivatives by the General Administration of Customs and held at the Kuwait International Airport courier hub and at Shuwaikh port. New Kuwait Vision 2035 economic-diversification documents do not list industrial hemp among target sectors.
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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Kuwait
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Public Authority of Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR); General Administration of Customs
Key regulation
Law No. 74 of 1983
Effective
December 31, 1983
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp cultivation is barred. Hemp food and fibre imports are intercepted by Customs as cannabis derivatives. No commercial export channel exists.
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