June 09, 2020
In order to more accurately gauge existing processing capacity, Hemp Benchmarks circulated a survey on CBD and other cannabinoid extraction from industrial hemp. We received over 400 responses, with over 250 of the respondents stating that they are currently operating a hemp cannabinoid extraction facility or are actively building one. The following data, charts, and commentary will focus on the information provided by those operators. Survey questions focused on methods, input capacity, and production capacity for Crude Oil, Full and Broad Spectrum Distillates, the removal and/or remediation of THC from distillates, and Isolate.
