Is Hemp Legal in Syria?
May 29, 2026
Industrial hemp is illegal in Syria under Decree 2/1993. Transitional government retains full ban; no licensing framework exists. Full 2026 guide.
Industrial hemp is illegal in Syria under Decree 2/1993. Transitional government retains full ban; no licensing framework exists. Full 2026 guide.
Industrial hemp is illegal in Syria. No low-THC exemption exists under Legislative Decree No. 2 of 1993, and the transitional government has not issued any hemp cultivation framework.
Cannabis sativa cultivation in the Bekaa-adjacent regions of Homs and Qalamoun is associated with the illicit market and has been a target of post-2024 enforcement. The Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform does not register hemp seed varieties, and hemp foods or fiber products are not approved for import. Penalties mirror those for marijuana cultivation under the 1993 decree.
The post-2024 transition has created significant legal uncertainty; the underlying statute remains in force but enforcement priorities, agency structures, and penalty practice may change. 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 Agrarian Reform; Ministry of Interior
Prohibited
Legislative Decree No. 2 of 1993 on Narcotic Drugs
Hemp imports are prohibited. There is no industrial hemp variety catalogue and no licensed processor in Syria. Hemp seeds and fiber are not approved for import by the Ministry of Economy and Foreign Trade.
