Is Hemp Legal in Niger?
May 29, 2026
Hemp is illegal in Niger under Ordinance 99-42. No licensing regime exists; the Ministry of Agriculture has not registered hemp.
Hemp is illegal in Niger under Ordinance 99-42. No licensing regime exists; the Ministry of Agriculture has not registered hemp.
Industrial hemp is illegal in Niger. Ordinance No. 99-42 does not distinguish between psychoactive cannabis and low-THC hemp, and the Ministere de l'Agriculture has not registered hemp as a permitted crop. No licensing framework, cultivar register, or pilot programme exists.
Hemp seeds, fibre, hurd, biomass, and finished products are treated as stupefiants by the Direction Generale des Douanes. The arid agroecology of much of the country and ongoing security operations across Tillaberi, Tahoua, and Diffa regions make any near-term hemp policy reform unlikely. Importers should expect refusal at Diori Hamani International Airport and at all land borders.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
Ministere de l'Agriculture; OCRTIS
No legal hemp threshold
Ordinance No. 99-42 of 23 September 1999 on the fight against drugs
Import and export of hemp seed, fibre, biomass, and finished hemp products are prohibited. Customs treats hemp shipments as stupefiants. No commercial cultivation licenses are issued.
