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Industrial hemp the
Green Gold global boom
Opportunities for economic
Prosperity & Challenges for Pakistan
By Dr Hk Syed Arshad Raza
https://www.facebook.com/Hempakistan/
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Summary
► Pakistan’s Northern areas offer a unique
prospective opportunity of economic uplift
by cultivation & value addition industrial
hemp “THE GREEN GOLD”, Its thriving
market size was estimated at USD 3.9
billion globally in 2017, expanding at a
CAGR of 14.0%, expected to reach USD
10.6 billion by 2025.
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Impact on industries and economy
► Will Revolutionize various industries & sectors as Agriculture, Textiles,
Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Food & Nutrition, Building & construction,
Automobiles, with positive impact on reducing CO2 emissions & environment.
(Biomass for carbon sequestration).
► Restores, Revolutionize and improve performance of troubled textile
sector.
► Production is 3 X than cotton per acre.
► Marginal water requirements compared to cotton.
► Negligible pesticide requirements compared to cotton, Natural habitat of dry
and cold mountainous climate of northern areas.
► Can generate US$ 1 Billion worth of revenue in just 1 - 2 years.
► Can generate 100,000 -200,000 jobs in just a year time.
► Biomass for carbon sequestration 70 ton dry weight per hectare.
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Hemp agro-economy per acre
Hemp product Price US $ Output / acre Cost USD/ acre Profit USD/acre Crop
duration
Grain/seed (Irrig) 0.5-0.8/lb 700 kg-760 kg $574 300– 500 USD. 120
Fiber only (Irrig) 75- 125 /T 6.9-8.1 T $574 200-400 120
Fiber / seed (Irrig) 0.8/lb,100/T 0.75-1.5 T/ 500-900 Kg $574 200-400 120
CBD (Irrig) 10000 /kg 2500 lb $5000 25000 120
Grain/seed (Rain Fed) 0.5-0.8/lb 400kg- 500 kg $409 150-300 120
Fiber only (Rain Fed) 75- 125 /ton 4.6 – 6.9 T $409 150-200 120
Fiber & seed (Rain Fed) 0.8/lb,100/Ton 2.2-3.3 T/500-900 $409 150-300 120
CBD (Rain Fed) 10000 /kg 2500 lb $87500 100000 120
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Introduction
► Industrial/medicinal hemp & marijuana belongs to the same genus and
species, but industrial hemp is different from marijuana as it has no
psychoactive effects hence it is not a controlled substance.
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► Cannabis and hemp who is
who?
The plants and plant parts of the
Cannabis plant, ie the leaves and
flowering heads of which do not
contain more than 0.3 % w/w
Psychoactive THC (tetrahydro-
cannabinol the Psychoactive
ingredient) is called hemp. So hemp
not produce “High” as it happens with
Marijuana and is a non narcotic plant
and is not regulated as Marijuana
globally.
Hemp V/s Marijuana correcting the Confusion
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Cannabis Hemp V/s Marijuana continued…
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Hemp V/s Marijuana correcting the Confusion
► Cannabis and hemp who is
who? Final conclusion!
Hemp has no Psychoactive
effects & non-narcotic.
Hemp can not be used for
addiction purpose.
Hemp only has commercial,
industrial and medicinal
uses.
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Hemp V/s Marijuana correcting the Confusion
► Cannabis and hemp who is
who? Final conclusion
Hemp with NO Psychoactive
(THC) effects is a
non-narcotic Plant with a
variety of commercial,
industrial & medicinal uses.
Hemp is NOT BHANG OR
MARIJUANA.
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In the 17th century, at the heyday of sailing,
hemp flourished in Europe and was an
important agriculture crop. Almost all ship
sails and almost all rigging, ropes, nets, flags
up to the uniforms of the sailors were made of
hemp due to the tear and wet strength of
the fibre.
The origin and history of industrial hemp
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Hemp is a multi-purpose crop yielding
► Seeds( protein & oil)
► Fibers ( textiles and other products)
► Bio-active chemicals for a number of
uses and markets.
Hemp a multipurpose crop with many valuable
products
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Industrial hemp value chain products
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Viable hemp value chain “the key” to success
VIABLE HEMP VALUE-CHAIN is the key to meet increasing
demand for various products that can be made such as..
► Decorticated hemp fiber.
► hemp fiber based fabrics.
► Hemp seeds (seeds/seed oil for human & Poultry consumption).
► Cannabidiol (CBD) oil.
► Hempcrete. ( Hemp based Bricks)
► Hemp based Bio-plastic.
► Hemp based Paper products.
► Phytoremediation.
► Biodiesel and alcohol.
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► The first step towards any high-value hemp
product is decortication.
► Is removal of tough woody interior (the hurd
material), from the softer, fibrous exterior
(Bast Fiber) of the stalk.
► Decortication generates both hurd as well as
bast materials (Bast Fiber). Each is useful,
but with different applications.
Decorticated hemp fiber the first step.
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Potential
uses of
Hemp
Value added products from hemp

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Fabrics made of hemp fibers convince
with their unique quality – they are
thermoactive,strong, antistatic,
antibacterial, provide a good UV
protection and are quick-drying.
Therefore, they are perfect for all kinds of
clothing and underwear but also for
towels, bed-clothing etc.
Hemp fiber fabrics Demand on rise
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► Seed: Source for hemp oil or hemp protein.
► Seed: Contains all eight essential amino acids.
► Seed Oil: Highly valued for skincare.
► Seed Oil: High % of unsaturated fatty acids(80%).
► Seed Oil:Perfect omega 6 to omega 3(3:1) Ratio.
► Seed cake: Valuable feed material.
Hemp seeds (seeds and seed oil for human
consumption).
Hemp seed and seed oil has a rising demand across
the globe with canada as the leading supplier.
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Hemp derieved Cannabidiol (CBD) oil
Hemp CBD oil (cannabidiol ) is the most
fastest growing medicinal/ food /
nutraceutical product around the globe with
china leading and USA following the supply
chain. The global CBD market was worth
USD 1.04 billion in 2018 and is forecasted to
reach USD 16.32 billion by 2026, growing at
a CAGR of 27.7% during the forecast period
(2018-2026). Source Global newswire
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/05/06/1817668/0/en/Cannabidiol-CBD-Market-To-Reach-USD-16-32-B
illion-By-2026-Reports-And-Data.html
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Hemp derieved Cannabidiol (CBD) oil benefits
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Trends and growth factors hemp CDB oil Market
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Global hemp CBD oil Market
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Hempcrete or Hemplime is bio-composite material,
a mixture of hemp hurds (shives) and lime used as a
material for construction and insulation
Hemp Fibre based “Hempcrete”.
Ecofriendly
Fireproof
Breathable
Exellent Acoustic & Thermal insulation.
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Hemp is poised to
become an immense
new source of
sustainable
industrial
Bioplastics.
Hemp based “Bio-plastic”.
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Hemp makes a premium candidate for
phytoremediation due to high biomass,
long roots and a short life cycle. Hemp
also has a high capability to absorb and
accumulate heavy metals (HMs) lead
(Pb), nickel (Ni), cadmium (Cd), zinc
(Zn), and chromium.
Phtyoremediation by Hemp
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Hemp Biodiesel and alcohol.
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Global hemp industry Overview
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Hemp cultivation and is currently legalized as following ..
1. China Aprx. 400000 Acres 2018 ( Since 2010)
2. USA Aprx. 75000 Acres 2018 (Since farm Bill 2018)
3. Canada Aprx. 140000 Acres 2018 ( Since 1998)
4. EU: 45000 Hectares 2018.
France (Since 1990)
Russia & Ukraine (never banned)
UK (Since 1990)
Germany (Since 1990)
5. India: Legalized in 2018 uttarakhand.
6. Turkey: planning to legalize.
Global hemp industry Overview
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Hemp global market
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Hemp in EU
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Hemp crops in EU for fiber production.
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Applications of EU Hemp Fibre 2013 crop.
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Hemp in USA
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Hemp in USA ……
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Hemp products: Decorticated fiber.
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China the world's
industrial hemp
powerhouse
Hemp in China ……
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Thanks to government support
and a long tradition,
China has quietly become
a superpower in the
plant's production and research.
Hemp in China ……
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Hemp in China ……
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► In 2017, Chinese hemp sales totaled $1.1 billion (USD), approaching
1/3 of the $3.1 billion global market, with sales forecasted to grow to
$1.5 billion (up 36%) by 2020
► In 2017, textiles accounted for about 3/4 of China's overall sales of
$823 million (USD).
► Hemp-derived CBD accounted for Chinese sales of $53 million (USD) in
2017 but is forecasted to more than quadruple (by 4.3x, to $228
million) by 2020.
► Demand for CBD products in both Japan and South Korea – countries
with high relative spending for wellness and cosmetics – could further
catalyze demand for China's hemp-derived CBD.
Hemp in China ……
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Plantations are flourishing
thanks to Chinese-developed
hybrid species that have not
just survived but thrived in the
country’s disparate
environments
Hemp/ Cannabis a historic crop in china
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►China Commands Over
One-Third of the Total
Global Hemp Market
Hemp china ……..
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For farmers, the crop is green gold –
brings in more than 10,000 yuan
(US$1,500) per hectare, compared to just
a few thousand yuan for more common
crops like corn.
Hemp china ……..
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Hemp china ……..
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Fiber removal from stems in china
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Pre-Processing for fiber
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Dew retting in fields (Removal of fiber)
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Processing for fiber China
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Processing for fiber in China ……
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Fiber from hemp China continued…
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Value added products hemp fiber China
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Value added products Hemp clothing China
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Hurds left over from hemp China
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Value added products from hemp in china
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Hemp in USA ……
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Uttarakhand in India has become
the first state in India to have
issued a legal license for the
commercial cultivation of
industrial hemp.
India enters the race with USA in legalization.
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Hemp cultivation is now legal in Uttarakhand
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Indian hemp low THC plantation
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Hemp VS cotton
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Hemp VS cotton
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Hemp VS cotton
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Opportunities
► Natural habitat and suitable area for cultivation especially in
northern rainfed areas of Pakistan.
► Well developed cotton sector can benefit from alternate fiber
source.
► Low water requirement compared to cotton.
Challenges.
► Lack of knowledge & understanding of crop and its value added products.
► Issues related to Marijuana.
Opportunities & challenges for Pakistan
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61.
Educate Cultivate Value add Promote
I. Benefits
• Varietal
• Environmental
• Medicinal
• Food
• Industrial
2. Varietal
Selection for
• Environmental
• Medicinal
• Fibre
• Food etc
3. Process for
• Medicinal
• Fibre
• Food etc
3. Products
• Medicinal
• Clothing
• Hempcrete.
• Bio-plastic
• Paper
• Food etc
The way forward….
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Educate &
Promote
• Medicinal benefits (Low THC & High CBD ), Food benefits (seed proteins and seed
oils) Industrial benefits (fiber and other benefits) & Environmental benefits.
Regulate &
legalize
• Non psychoactive (low THC < .3 %) hemp cultivation license by Govt.
• Regulation by THC determination of seed on farm testing by regulatory bodies.
Cultivation
• Trial cultivation licensing.
• Selection of cultivation varieties.
• Assistance in cultivation to farmers.
Value Add
• Pilot plant installation for fiber, food and medicinal products processing.
• Marketing Assistance and prmotion
The way forward….
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