Hemp clothing market to hit $23.02 billion by 2031

The global hemp clothing market is projected to grow from $2.29 billion in 2021 to $23.02 billion by 2031, driven by demand for eco-friendly apparel, online retail growth and hemp’s lightweight, absorbent properties. North America led the market in 2021, while LAMEA is expected to grow fastest through 2031. Why it matters: - Hemp clothing is gaining share as consumers look for lower-impact apparel options. - The market is still small relative to the broader fashion industry, where less than 10% is green fashion. - Strong forecast growth points to expanding demand across apparel categories and sales channels. What happened: - The hemp clothing market was valued at $2.29 billion in 2021. - The market is projected to reach $23.02 billion by 2031. - The forecast implies a 27.1% compound annual growth rate from 2022 to 2031. - Allied Market Research released the report on hemp clothing market size, share, competitive landscape and trend analysis by type, end user, distribution channel and region. The details: - Demand is rising as consumer beliefs, opinions and attitudes about the environment and ecology shift. - Hemp clothing is drawing interest because of its sustainable and environmentally friendly profile. - Growth is expected to be driven by hemp clothing’s lightweight and absorbent nature. - Demand for organic clothing products is also supporting the market. - Online retail expansion is another growth driver. - COVID-19 disrupted the market through manufacturing facility closures and adverse import and export restrictions. - Hemp is an industrial variation of the cannabis plant and is used to make more than 25,000 products. - Hemp fiber is described in the report as the longest and strongest natural fiber known. - Hemp use dates back more than 10,000 years. - The report says cultivation and machinery innovations are increasing hemp plantation and harvest volume. - Canadian Greenfield Technologies Corporation developed machinery that separates fibers, hurds and leaves at harvest for commercial processing. - The report says the machine helps farmers process raw hemp more quickly for use in other products. - The market is segmented by type into shirts, pants, T-shirts, activewear, coats and jackets, dresses, undergarments and others. - The market is segmented by end user into men, women and kids. - The market is segmented by distribution channel into supermarket/hypermarket, independent retail stores, online sales channel and others. - The report covers North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and LAMEA. - North America held about two-fifths of the global market in 2021. - North America is expected to keep its lead through the forecast period. - LAMEA is projected to post the fastest CAGR at 30.3%. - Key companies named in the report include Patagonia, Tentree, Thought Clothing, TOAD&CO, Back Beat Co, Ecofibre, Eileen Fisher, Groceries Apparel, Jungmaven, LANIUS GmbH, Levi Strauss & Co, ONNO T-Shirt Company, Outerknown, United By Blue and WAMA UNDERWEAR. Between the lines: - The growth forecast suggests hemp clothing is moving from niche sustainability play to a more mainstream apparel category. - North America’s lead indicates early adoption in a market with stronger eco-conscious consumer demand and established retail infrastructure. - Faster growth in LAMEA may reflect room for market expansion from a smaller base. - The report’s focus on collaborations, joint ventures, expansion and product launches signals a competitive market that is still forming. What’s next: - The market is expected to keep expanding through 2031 as online sales and sustainable apparel demand rise. - Brands and manufacturers are likely to compete on product innovation, distribution reach and processing efficiency. - More information is available in the sample report and purchase inquiry page .