Why U.S. Hemp Producers Should Be Shipping to Europe

Selling Hemp in the U.S. Is Getting Harder by the MonthDespite the promises of the 2018 Farm Bill, U.S. hemp producers now face a landscape of confusion, contradiction, and collapse. States across the country are banning or severely limiting the sale of THCa flower, and CBD products are increasingly scrutinized.

Retailers are pulling back. Shipping carriers are flagging packages. And producers are left with inventory they can’t move—through no fault of their own.

This Isn’t a Market Dip. It’s a Squeeze-Out.Let’s be honest: the U.S. hemp market is contracting—by design. With “total THC” definitions replacing the delta-9 loophole, THCa products are being treated as full-spectrum cannabis. That means more enforcement, fewer outlets, and real legal risk.

Even for compliant producers, the chilling effect is real:

• Buyers are scared to commit.

• Distributors are limiting exposure.

• Producers are stuck holding product that can’t be sold freely.

If you’re a serious grower or processor, you’ve likely already felt the squeeze. What you do next will define your staying power in this industry.

Europe Is Not Just Open—It’s ReadyWhile U.S. regulators tighten their grip, Europe is actively seeking what the U.S. is pushing out.

The European Union is still expanding its hemp and CBD markets—legally, structurally, and commercially. Imports are allowed under documented frameworks. And demand for premium, U.S.-grown product is climbing fast.

Why Europe Makes Sense for U.S. Producers:

• Buyers are placing kilo-based orders—not samples

• Indoor and high-grade greenhouse flower is preferred

• Clear import channels are already established

• COAs and documentation matter more than THC workarounds

• The tax and compliance environment is far more stable

Sequoia Atlantic Is Already ShippingAt Sequoia Atlantic Trading Company, we’ve developed a fully documented, legally sound export model:

• Shipments flow through our Los Angeles export hub

• Every product clears customs with proper paperwork

• Products are branded, traceable, and presented professionally

• We partner directly with European buyers—no brokers, no fluff

If you’re holding inventory and watching the U.S. walls close in, it’s time to stop waiting. You don’t need to burn your harvest or chase loopholes—you need new buyers in a better market.

Export Is No Longer Optional

The domestic market is narrowing fast. The only real move left for many U.S. hemp producers is international expansion.

Europe is open. We’ve built the path. The only question left is: are you ready to move?

Contact us to get your product in the next EU shipment.

Sequoia Atlantic Trading Company

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