# Hemp Trend Report Attain Insight Surrounding the World's Most Coveted and Outlawed Plant By Taylor Keefe | Published 2012-03-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemp-trend-report References: [trendreports](http://www.trendreports.com/research/hemp) Even though the war on drugs still wages on, laws and basic public opinion towards cannabis have relaxed as years pass and more information about the celebrated weed comes to light. Because of this, the hemp industry has encountered a boom in recent years, as people become more aware of the benefits of hemp, from being a durable textile to uses in cooking and culinary experimentation. Use Trend Hunter's [Hemp Trend Report](http://www.trendreports.com/research/hemp) to track these changes and uncover new patterns along the way. Hemp has many relevant uses, from being a durable material used in [eco-friendly clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico), to extracted oils that can be used for art or cooking. As more businesses use hemp to make various products, its practical use becomes more apparent. Use our 18 PRO Trends and 127 examples of hemp research to better understand this provocatively useful product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Hemp:** Opportunities for innovation in eco-friendly materials and clothing made from hemp. - **Hemp Oil:** Opportunities for innovation in the use of hemp oil in art or cooking. - **Hemp-based Cosmetics:** Opportunities for innovation in the use of hemp in cosmetics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunities for disruption in the fashion industry with the use of eco-friendly hemp. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunities for disruption in the food and beverage industry with the use of hemp oil in cooking and culinary experimentation. - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Opportunities for disruption in the beauty and personal care industry with the use of hemp in cosmetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hemp-Based Cannabis Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-launched.md) - [Low-THC Cigarettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bogart.md) - [Sustainable Hemp Bedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-parini.md) - [Elevated Hemp Table Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graf-lantz.md) - [Expansive CBD-Powered Health Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemp-fusion.md) - [Hemp-Powered Superfood Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemp-juice-powder.md) - [Hemp-Based Meatless Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planet-based-foods.md) - [Comforting Hemp Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comforting-hemp-tea.md) - [Hemp-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemp-based-ice-cream.md)