Argentina opens hemp flower market with 1% THC cap

New regulation permits hemp flowers up to 1% THC, marking a shift in Argentina's evolving cannabis framework.

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Argentina has opened its market to hemp flowers containing up to 1% THC, according to reporting from Newsweed. The move represents a regulatory expansion in a country that has oscillated between tightening and loosening cannabis rules over recent years—including a 2025 announcement to revoke medical cultivation permits, followed by efforts to tighten hemp compliance standards.

The 1% THC threshold positions Argentina's hemp segment between strict prohibition and full legalization, a common approach in jurisdictions seeking to capture agricultural and export value while maintaining regulatory guardrails. This development aligns with Argentina's broader push toward becoming an export hub for cannabis products, though prior export targets—such as $50 million in medical cannabis sales by 2025—suggest implementation timelines often extend beyond initial timelines.

Watch whether this hemp flower opening catalyzes domestic cultivation investment in regions like Guaymallén, which has emerged as a production hub, or remains largely regulatory in scope without corresponding market development.