Cuba Cannabis Overview
Prohibition status — no legal market
No medical or recreational programme
Cuban Penal Code — 1987
Mexico, Uruguay, Colombia reforming
No legal cannabis market
Regional Context
Cuba vs Latin American cannabis reform
Latin America Cannabis Status (2025)
| Country | Status | Revenue (2025) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | Adult-Use Legal | ~$120M | First in world (2013) |
| Mexico | Medical + Decrim | ~$310M | Adult-use pending |
| Colombia | Medical + Decrim | ~$180M | Export leader |
| Jamaica | Decriminalised | ~$45M | Ganja tourism |
| Cuba | Prohibited | $0 | Law 62/1987 |
| Caribbean avg. | Mixed | - | Trending toward decrim |
Province Reports
Select a province for enforcement context and academic data
Capital; enforcement hub
Eastern hub
Agricultural east
Central province
Eastern tip
Sierra Maestra
Santa Clara university
Varadero tourism
Southern coast
Trinidad heritage
Agricultural centre
Eastern agricultural
Tobacco region
Western near Havana
Havana enclave
Special municipality
Key Factors
Cuba cannabis policy context
🏛️ Law 62/1987
Cuba maintains full cannabis prohibition under the 1987 Penal Code. Penalties range from fines to 3-10 years imprisonment for cultivation/trafficking.
🌍 Regional Isolation
Cuba is increasingly isolated in regional cannabis policy. Mexico, Colombia, Jamaica, and Uruguay have all adopted more liberal frameworks.
💰 Lost Revenue Opportunity
Estimates suggest a regulated Cuban market could generate $200-400M annually given agricultural capacity, climate, and Caribbean tourist market. Remains hypothetical.
🚀 Agricultural Potential
Cuba has the climate, agricultural infrastructure, and Caribbean Sea access to become a major cannabis producer if legalised. Tobacco expertise could transfer to cannabis cultivation.
🔮 Reform Outlook
No near-term reform signals from Cuban government. Regional pressure and potential US normalisation could eventually influence policy direction.
⚠️ Data Disclaimer
- All figures are estimates from government agencies, industry associations, and academic research.
- Cannabis markets are rapidly evolving; data reflects estimates as of March 2026.
- Some figures are projections or modelled estimates where official data is unavailable.
- CannBus accepts no liability for decisions made based on information on this page.
📚 References & Sources
- USDA / State Revenue Departments — Annual Cannabis Tax Reports
- MJBizDaily — State-by-State Cannabis Market Data 2020–2025
- BDSA Cannabis Market Intelligence — Retail Sales Reports
- Health Canada — Cannabis Market Data Reports
- COFEPRIS / CONASAMES — Mexico Medical Cannabis Framework
- UNODC — World Drug Report 2024
- New Frontier Data — Cannabis Industry Annual Report 2025
- Whitney Economics — US Cannabis Industry Report 2025
- Statista Cannabis Market — Global & Regional Data 2024
- Cuban Ministry of Interior — Law Enforcement Reports
- UNODC Cuba Country Profile 2024
- CannBus Market Reports · www.cannbus.org · March 2026