The Hemp Economy

A real-time look at the hemp industry's economic impact across America — and what's at stake now that the federal ban is law.

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Revenue Generated Today
Based on $28.4B annual industry revenue
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Tax Revenue Today
Federal, state, and local taxes
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Worker Wages Today
404,000 American workers

Hemp Industry in 2026

Day 1 of 2026

Counting up every second since January 1 — this is how much the hemp industry has generated so far this year.

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Revenue Generated
of $28.4B annual
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Tax Revenue Collected
of $4.3B annual
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Worker Wages Earned
404,000 workers
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0
Jobs Supported
all at risk of elimination

The new federal hemp ban puts every one of these numbers at risk.

Industry at a Glance

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$28.4B
Annual Revenue
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404,000
American Jobs
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52,800
Businesses
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320,000
Acres Cultivated
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21,500
Licensed Farmers
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3,200
Processing Facilities
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28,100
Retail Establishments
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$2.1B
Export Value

What the Federal Hemp Ban Puts at Risk

The federal hemp ban is now law. Here is the economic damage at stake:

Industry Revenue Breakdown

Ban Cost Calculator

See the economic damage the enacted hemp ban could cause over time. Enter the number of days to calculate the impact.

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Data sources: USDA National Hemp Report, Congressional Research Service, Hemp Industry Daily, Vote Hemp. Figures are estimates based on 2024 industry analysis.