Germany’s medical cannabis imports hit a record 31.6 metric tons in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking a nearly fourfold increase from Q1 2024 and a 53% rise from Q3 2024, according to a new report from Zuanic & Associates. The surge is primarily attributed to changes in Germany’s Narcotics Law, implemented on April 1, 2024, which facilitated greater access to medical cannabis.
“Changes in the Narcotics Law…explain the jump in demand,” the report states, emphasizing how the revised regulations spurred higher import volumes.