Is Hemp Legal in South Sudan?
May 29, 2026
Industrial hemp is not authorised in South Sudan. No cultivation framework exists under the 2008 Penal Code. Full 2026 hemp compliance guide.
Industrial hemp is not authorised in South Sudan. No cultivation framework exists under the 2008 Penal Code. Full 2026 hemp compliance guide.
Industrial hemp is not authorised in South Sudan. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has no public licensing programme for Cannabis sativa L. cultivation. The 2008 Penal Code and 2012 Drugs and Food Control Authority Act capture all cannabis plant material regardless of THC content.
Sorghum, cassava, and sesame dominate smallholder agriculture; agricultural extension services are limited outside the Equatoria states. No hemp variety registry exists, and the country is not party to any regional hemp framework. Persistent conflict, displacement, and weak land tenure governance make any near-term hemp pilot extremely unlikely.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security; National Drug and Food Control Authority
Prohibited
Penal Code Act 2008; Drugs and Food Control Authority Act 2012
Hemp imports and exports are not authorised. South Sudan Revenue Authority applies controlled-substance rules to hemp shipments. Cross-border trade routes through Uganda and Kenya face customs interdiction.
