Portugal Exports 99.85% of its Medical Cannabis, Selling only 17 Kg on the Local Market

In 2023, Portugal exported 11 tons of medical cannabis, but only 17 kilograms were sold domestically. Despite legalization in 2018, limited access forces patients to resort to the black market. Export to Germany, Poland, and Australia is robust, but domestic sales remain nascent. Somai Pharmaceuticals aims to enter the market, while advocates push for improved access.