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A Maritime Industrial Hemp Product Marketing Study
September 1998
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
A.
Background
B
Study Objectives
C.
Methodology
C.1
Data Collection
D.
Hemp in North America: A Brief Look Over Time
E.
Production
E.1
World Production
E.2
Canadian Production in 1998
F.
Trade
F.1
World Exports
F.2
U.S. Imports & Exports
F.3
Canadian Imports and Exports
G.
Economics
G.1
Value of Hemp Products
G.2
Costs of Production
H.
Investment in the Canadian Hemp Industry: Actions to Date
I.
Analysis of Market Potential
I.1
Introduction
I.1.1
Oil
I.1.2
Health Foods
I.1.3
Textiles - Woven & Knitted
I.1.4
Textiles - Molded or Pressed
I.1.5
Pulp and Paper
I.1.6
Building Materials
I.1.7
Alcoholic Beverages
I.1.8
Livestock Feed
I.1.9
Livestock Bedding
I.1.10
Biomass Fuels
J.
Overcoming the Obstacles to Growth
J.1
Better Understanding of the Technological Hurdles
J.2
Access to Seed and Appropriate Varieties Developed for Local Conditions
J.3
Access to Information and Expertise
J.4
Biophysical Conditions
J.5
Competition
J.6
Markets and Marketing
J.7
Vertical Integration
J.8
Partnering
J.9
Price Uncertainty
J.10
Quality
J.11
Quantity
J.12
Regulatory Environment
J.13
Testing Facilities
K.
Conclusions and Recommendations for Industry Direction
K.1
Conclusions
K.2
Recommendations
Appendix A
Production and Trade Data
Appendix B
A Profile of Key Canadian Growers & Processors
Appendix C
Estimated Costs of Production
Appendix D
Agronomic Backgrounder (by Peter Dragla)
Appendix E
Farming and Processing Technology
Appendix F
Commercial Potential Questions
Appendix G
Glossary of Terms
Appendix H
Study Contacts
Last Update: May 1, 2007
