Hemp in Switzerland — Cultivation, Law and Market (2026)
Hemp has a long tradition in Switzerland — and today the most liberal framework in Europe. Full overview: cultivation, legality, producers, market figures.
Swiss hemp is legal below 1% THC — the highest threshold in Europe. About 700 CBD shops and several dozen licensed producers supply a market growing steadily (~CHF 60m/year). THC cannabis is in the pilot phase; broader legalisation is politically on the table.
Hemp Switzerland — the 2026 legal framework
Hemp cultivation is allowed in Switzerland as long as the plant contains less than 1% total THC. That's the most generous threshold in Europe — Germany and France allow 0.3%, many EU countries only 0.2%.
Producers must register with the Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG) and, depending on activity, with Swissmedic. Industrial hemp (fibres, seeds, CBD extraction): unproblematic. THC cannabis: only inside the running pilot projects (Züri Can, SCRIPT Bern, Weed Care Basel).
Industrial hemp vs. THC cannabis
Industrial hemp (< 1% THC): CBD flower, oils, extracts, fibres, seeds. Legal sale, taxed like tobacco. Around 90% of the Swiss hemp market.
THC cannabis (> 1% THC): illegal outside pilots and medical prescription. Cultivation, trade and possession are punishable. Pilot participants may consume in a controlled setting.
Who grows hemp in Switzerland?
40–60 licensed Indoor and Outdoor producers supply the Swiss CBD market. Well-known names: Green Passion, uWeed, Cannaflora, Botanicals, Kanaha, Alpine Green. Plus ~20 craft growers focused on single-batch genetics.
Indoor is concentrated in German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino (ideal for Outdoor). Smaller organic and fibre farms operate in Romandie.
What does Swiss hemp cost?
CBD Indoor flower: CHF 1–2/g at the producer, CHF 5–8/g at retail. Outdoor 30–40% cheaper. Hash: CHF 3–5/g producer, CHF 8–12/g shop.
CBD oil: CHF 30–90 per 10 ml bottle depending on concentration (5%–20%). Fibre hemp and seeds trade at wholesale commodity prices — no retail channel.
FAQ
Is hemp cultivation legal in Switzerland?
Yes, as long as the end product stays under 1% THC. Registration with FOAG is mandatory. THC > 1%: only inside pilots or with a Swissmedic medical authorisation.
Can I grow hemp at home?
For personal use, a few industrial hemp plants (< 1% THC) sit in a legal grey area — handled differently by canton. THC strains are prohibited for personal use outside the pilots.
Who are the biggest hemp producers in Switzerland?
Green Passion, uWeed, Cannaflora, Botanicals, Kanaha, Alpine Green, plus around 20 craft growers with specialised genetics.
Why is Swiss hemp better than imported?
Higher genetic quality, stricter cultivation standards, no transport-drying damage. Swiss Indoor is the European premium segment.
What does 1 kg of Swiss CBD flower cost wholesale?
Indoor: CHF 1,000–2,000/kg. Outdoor: CHF 500–800/kg. Direct from the producer.