Yemen
Is Hemp Legal in Yemen?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Yemen. Law No. 3 of 1993 makes no distinction between low-THC and high-THC Cannabis sativa, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation has not issued cultivation licenses.
Hemp seed, hemp protein, and hemp fibre imports are classified as cannabis derivatives by Yemeni Customs and held at port. The 2008 Plant Health Law and its implementing regulations administered by the General Department of Plant Protection do not permit Cannabis sativa importation. The Yemen Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control Organization (YSMO) has not published a hemp food standard.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Key facts ·
Yemen
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation; Ministry of Interior Anti-Narcotics Department
Key regulation
Law No. 3 of 1993; Plant Health Law (2008)
Effective
August 15, 1993
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp cultivation is barred. Hemp food imports are treated as cannabis derivatives and seized at Aden and Hodeidah. No commercial export pathway exists.
FAQ
Common questions
Latest