Hemp-Based Food Market Size, Share and Growth Forecast 2025-2033
Rohit Pujari
Market Overview:
The Hemp-Based Food Market is experiencing significant expansion, driven by Increasing Health and Wellness Awareness, Expansion of Legalization and Regulation, and Sustainability and Environmental Concerns. According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Hemp-Based Food Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2025-2033", The global hemp-based food market size reached USD 1.7 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 5.8 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 12.69% during 2025-2033.
This detailed analysis primarily encompasses industry size, business trends, market share, key growth factors, and regional forecasts. The report offers a comprehensive overview and integrates research findings, market assessments, and data from different sources. It also includes pivotal market dynamics like drivers and challenges, while also highlighting growth opportunities, financial insights, technological improvements, emerging trends, and innovations. Besides this, the report provides regional market evaluation, along with a competitive landscape analysis.
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Market Dynamics
Market Trends and Outlook
Competitive Analysis
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Strategic Recommendations
Growth Factors in the Hemp-Based Food Industry:
Increasing Health and Wellness Awareness
In 2026, health and wellness are more important to consumers than ever. The health and wellness market is booming as health-seeking consumers make better food and drink choices. The hemp foods market is seeing growth because of this trend. Hemp is seen as the world's best plant-based source of complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids. Hemp hearts and oils remain part of the daily diet for their ideal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids and heart and brain-health attributes. Due to the increase in soy and gluten intolerance, hemp's profile as a natural hypoallergenic non-GMO superfood continues to attract the attention of the "flexitarian" consumer concerned with clean-label plant based foods.
Expansion of Legalization and Regulation
By 2026, law and regulation in these areas is much more advanced. The United States has passed the 2026 Extensions Act, redefining hemp for regulatory purposes to include "total THC" (and thus including THCA), creating a much simpler open marketplace for non-intoxicating food products utilizing cannabinoids from hemp. The clear differentiation allows access to important levels of institutional investment as it allows major food manufacturers to operate in a regulatory environment with greater certainty. Harmonization mechanisms in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region allow access to high-value markets, such as infant formula and medical nutrition, where safety is supported by evidence from testing.
Sustainability and Environmental Concerns
As of 2026, hemp has become a "hero crop" and is used in the global Regenerative Agriculture movement. As climate change becomes more popular, brands with environmental, social and governance (ESG) values have chosen hemp due to its ability to sequester more $CO_2$ than forests per unit area of land. With less water consumption than dairy or meat and its status as a bioremediator, hemp brands have since been able to carve a niche selling "Earth-first" hemp products to the Gen Z and Millennial market. Some retailers are expanding their sustainable hemp ranges using fully compostable plant-based packaging to create a true zero waste consumer experience.
Key Trends in the Hemp-Based Food Market
Growing Adoption in Veganism and Functional Nutrition
Following on from the "mimicking" of meat, industrial-scale "high-performance" functional nutrition has developed. Hemp is being used as a base for "high-performance" plant-based dairy substitutes, such as hemp milk fortified with a cocktail of bioactive fibers and minerals. Manufacturers are producing superfood hemp smoothies targeting specific needs like immunity or energy. The "Food as Medicine" trend has prompted a reformulation of hemp protein powder with AI-optimized amino acid profiles (the building blocks of protein), targeting users of high grade sports supplement products or athletes interested in gut health and rapid nutrient absorption.
Shift Toward Omnichannel and AI-Personalized Retail
E-commerce and AI-driven apps are projected to be the fastest-growing consumer channels for hemp foods in 2026. DTC apps provide personalized nutrition algorithms to suggest doses of hemp oil or custom blends of hemp seeds based on a person's fitness data. The "Omnichannel" model gives specialty brands worldwide reach without the expense of retail, while Smart Shelf technology and QR codes with embedded blockchain supply customers with real-time "farm-to-table" product transparency, which informs customers of organic certifications and lab purity results of purchased products.
Innovation in Product Formulations and Culinary Versatility
By 2026, advances in micro-encapsulation and flavor-masking technology have removed the need to endure any hemp "earthy" taste, making hemp a common product. The largest market segments are "Hemp-Infused Indulgence" hemp ice creams, hemp chocolate spreads, and gourmet hemp salad dressings. Another culinary use of hemp is its use as hemp seed flour. Used in gluten free baking, artisan breads and pasta, it is becoming as easy to find as almond or soy. Household recipes such as pasta and bread are now available that utilize the healthy and nutty tasting hemp.
Leading Companies Operating in the Global Hemp-Based Food Industry:
Hempfoods Ltd.
Tilray, Inc.
GFR Ingredients
Hemp Foods Australia Pty Ltd
Aurora Cannabis Inc.
Naturally Splendid Enterprises Ltd.
Isodiol International Inc
Navitas LLC
Nutiva
T12 Holdings Pty Ltd.
Hemp-Based Food Market Report Segmentation:
Breakup by Product:
Hemp Protein Powder
Hemp Seed Oil
Hemp Seeds
Others
Hemp seeds represented the largest segment due to their essential nutrients like fatty acids, protein, and fiber. Their balanced ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 promotes individuals' general health. These seeds are very simple to use in a variety of recipes and appeal to a broader spectrum of consumers due to their ability to be eaten raw, cooked, or roasted.
Breakup by Distribution Channel:
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
Convenience Stores
Online Stores
Others
Supermarkets and hypermarkets accounted for the largest market share due to excellent visibility and one-stop shopping experience. These retail establishments use a variety of marketing and promotional strategies including loyalty programs, bundled offers, and discounts. They facilitate easy access to a larger range of consumers and feature a wide range of products including oils, seeds, and ready-to-eat snacks.
Breakup by Region:
North America (United States, Canada)
Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Others)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)
Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)
Middle East and Africa
North America was the largest market for hemp-based food due to the presence of a robust supply chain at sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing hemp-based food items. The region has a well-established regulatory environment for hemp cultivation and product development, which creates a more secure landscape for investors and manufacturers. Rising health consciousness among North American consumers is driving the demand for all-natural and nutrient-rich foods.
Leading Companies Operating in the Global Hemp-Based Food Industry:
Hempfoods Ltd.
Tilray, Inc.
GFR Ingredients
Hemp Foods Australia Pty Ltd
Aurora Cannabis Inc.
Naturally Splendid Enterprises Ltd.
Isodiol International Inc
Navitas LLC
Nutiva
T12 Holdings Pty Ltd.
Hemp-Based Food Market Report Segmentation:
By Product:
Hemp Protein Powder
Hemp Seed Oil
Hemp Seeds
Others
Hemp seeds represent the largest segment due to their versatility and easy availability.
By Distribution Channel:
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
Convenience Stores
Online Stores
Others
Supermarkets and hypermarkets account for the majority of the market share as they offer a wide variety of hemp-based food items.
Regional Insights:
North America: (United States, Canada)
Asia Pacific: (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Others)
Europe: (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)
Latin America: (Brazil, Mexico, Others)
Middle East and Africa
North America’s dominance in the hemp-based food market is attributed to easy availability of various hemp-based food products in various retail shops and on e-commerce platforms.
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