Spain
Is Hemp Legal in Spain?
Status
Legal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 28, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp cultivation is legal and regulated in Spain under EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) frameworks, making Spain one of the largest hemp producers in Europe. Farmers must register with the Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentacion (MAPA) and cultivate only EU-approved certified seed varieties listed in the Common Catalogue. The THC limit for field cultivation was raised from 0.2% to 0.3% effective January 1, 2023 under Regulation (EU) 2021/2115. Permitted end-uses include fiber, hurds, seed, seed oil, animal feed, textiles, construction materials (hempcrete), and bioplastics. Hemp seed and seed oil are authorized foods under EU rules; however, hemp flower, leaves, and extracts intended for human consumption remain restricted under Novel Food regulations. Cultivation for CBD extraction requires additional AEMPS authorization. Unauthorized cultivation triggers narcotics enforcement under the Penal Code.
Key facts ·
Spain
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
0.3% THC maximum in field cultivation (raised from 0.2% effective 2023)
Regulator
Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentacion (MAPA)
Key regulation
Reglamento (UE) 2021/2115 (PAC); Real Decreto 1075/2014
Effective
January 1, 2023
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Legal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp seed, fiber, hurds, and finished industrial products move freely within the EU single market under harmonized CAP rules. Imports from third countries require documentation proving THC content below 0.3% and compliance with EU phytosanitary standards. Hemp flower and biomass exports require additional AEMPS narcotics licensing if intended for cannabinoid extraction. Spain exports significant volumes of hemp fiber, seed, and CBD raw material to France, Germany, Italy, and non-EU markets.
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