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Is Kratom Legal in the UK & Europe? 2026 Country Guide

23 March 2026

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Last updated: 18 October 2026

Is kratom legal in the UK and Europe? The short answer

UK: kratom is not controlled under the UK Misuse of Drugs Act, and possessing it is not an offence. Since 2016, however, kratom has fallen under the Psychoactive Substances Act, which makes it an offence to sell, supply or import it into the UK.

Europe: there is no unified EU law on kratom, so the rules differ from country to country. Kratom is not a controlled substance in Austria, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands and Spain, and is not explicitly controlled in Malta. Countries such as France, Italy, Poland and Sweden have banned it. Anywhere in the EU, kratom cannot legally be sold as a food or for human consumption.

In this guide

Kratom in the UK: the Psychoactive Substances Act

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is not controlled under the UK Misuse of Drugs Act. Since 2016, however, it has fallen under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016, which prohibits the production, supply and import of psychoactive substances.

  • Selling kratom in the UK: an offence.
  • Supplying kratom: an offence.
  • Possessing kratom: not an offence.

Regulations and their enforcement can change over time, so it is worth checking for amendments to the Act.

Can you buy kratom in the UK?

Not legally. Since 2016, selling, supplying and importing kratom into the UK have been offences under the Psychoactive Substances Act. That covers UK shops and parcels sent to the UK from abroad, so any "buy kratom UK" offer you find online falls under the same rules. Possessing kratom is not an offence.

Kratom in Europe: legal status by country

Because there is no unified EU regulation, kratom laws differ significantly between countries: kratom may be legal in one country and banned in the next. The table shows the status in the countries we cover, each with a link to an official source.

  • Not controlled: kratom is not listed as a controlled substance. It still cannot be sold as a food or for human consumption.
  • Restricted: selling kratom is banned, but possessing it is not a criminal offence.
  • Banned: kratom is illegal or strictly controlled, often classified as a narcotic or psychoactive substance.
Kratom legal status in Europe and the UK
Country Status Note Source
Austria Not controlled – SMG (RIS)
Belgium Banned – RASFF 581877
Bulgaria Banned – Ministry of Health
Croatia Banned – Narodne novine 13/2019
Cyprus Banned – Official Gazette 144/2021
Denmark Banned – Lægemiddelstyrelsen
Estonia Banned – Riigi Teataja
France Banned Added to the list of classified substances ANSM
Germany Not controlled Not scheduled under the BtMG; sold as not for human consumption BtMG
Hungary Not controlled No specific restrictions 66/2012 Korm. rendelet
Italy Banned – Gazzetta Ufficiale
Latvia Banned – Likumi.lv
Lithuania Banned – e-Seimas
Luxembourg Banned – Legilux
Malta Not explicitly controlled – Cap. 101
Netherlands Not controlled Not listed under the Opium Act Opiumwet
Poland Banned – ISAP
Portugal Restricted Sale banned, possession decriminalised Portaria 154/2013
Romania Banned – OUG 6/2010
Slovakia Banned – Slov-Lex
Slovenia Banned – Uradni list 4/2019
Spain Not controlled Not listed as a controlled substance; possession for personal use is not a criminal offence BOE
Sweden Banned Classified as a narcotic in 2025 Regeringen
Outside the EU
Albania Not controlled – UNODC SHERLOC
Bosnia and Herzegovina Not controlled No laws targeting kratom UNODC SHERLOC
North Macedonia Not controlled – UNODC SHERLOC
Serbia Banned – Službeni glasnik
Switzerland Banned – Swissmedic
United Kingdom Restricted Selling, supplying and importing are offences; possessing it is not legislation.gov.uk

The Czech Republic, Finland, Greece and Ireland are not in the table; if you live there, check the current rules before you order. Laws governing the sale, import and possession of kratom vary between countries and can change without notice.

Recent developments

  • Sweden: kratom was classified as a narcotic in 2025.
  • Netherlands: in June 2025, the Dutch Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (CBb) upheld a decision by the food safety authority NVWA to detain a large kratom import shipment.
  • Germany: BfArM has issued public cautionary statements about kratom. Kratom is still not scheduled under the narcotics law (BtMG).
  • Spain: the Spanish drug observatory (OEDA) lists kratom among the substances it monitors, which reflects regulatory attention rather than a ban.
  • EU: there is no EU-wide ban in force, but enforcement is tightening through the Novel Food rules rather than through new drug laws.

Importing kratom and customs in Europe

Even within Europe, cross-border kratom shipments can be restricted depending on national laws:

  • Customs authorities may inspect or confiscate packages if regulations are not followed.
  • Shipping from a country where kratom is legal to one where it is banned can result in seizure or penalties.
  • Import laws override export legality: what counts is the law of the country the parcel is going to.
  • Orders to EU countries are shipped directly from Spain, so there is no import customs clearance and there are no customs fees.

Read more in our guide to EU kratom customs.

Where can you buy kratom legally in the EU?

These are the EU countries where kratom is legal in the sense that it is not a controlled substance. Kratomvia delivers to all six from Spain, and each has its own guide:

For any other country, check the table above before you order. Our country availability page lists where we deliver.

Buy kratom in the EU: lab-tested kratom you can verify

If you live in one of these countries, here is what Kratomvia offers. You can check every point yourself:

  • Independent lab testing for every batch: before a batch goes on sale, it is sent to an independent, accredited laboratory for alkaloid, heavy metal and microbiological analysis. Every batch is tested individually, and a batch that does not meet our thresholds is rejected and never listed.
  • Certificates you can download: the certificate of analysis for each batch is on our lab reports page, and our guide explains how to read a kratom COA.
  • One grade, four vein colours: Maeng Da kratom powder in red, green, white and yellow, in 100 g, 250 g, 500 g and 1000 g packs from €14.90.
  • Shipped from Spain: orders placed before 15:00 on a business day are usually dispatched the same day. DHL takes 2–5 business days and UPS express 1–2 business days from dispatch, with tracking and plain outer packaging. See our shipping page.
  • Adults only, for craft use: we sell only to customers aged 18 or over, as raw botanical material for craft use, as set out in our Terms and Conditions.

Browse our lab-tested Maeng Da kratom, or read how to judge kratom quality from lab tests.

How to check kratom laws in your country

  1. Search your country's official legislation database or gazette for "kratom", "Mitragyna speciosa" and "mitragynine". The links in our table go straight to these sources.
  2. Check what your medicines and food safety authorities say about kratom.
  3. If you order from another country, read your customs authority's guidance on imports.
  4. Check the date of any source: laws can change without notice.
  5. If you are unsure, ask a lawyer in your country.

Not legal advice: this guide is general information, last updated on 18 October 2026. We cannot give legal advice, and laws and their enforcement can change without notice. Our products are sold as raw botanical materials for craft use only, as described in our Terms and Conditions, and only to customers aged 18 or over.

Frequently asked questions

Is kratom legal in the UK?

Kratom is not controlled under the UK Misuse of Drugs Act, and possessing it is not an offence. Since 2016, however, the Psychoactive Substances Act has made it an offence to sell, supply or import kratom into the UK.

Can I buy kratom in the UK?

Not legally. Selling, supplying and importing kratom into the UK have been offences since 2016 under the Psychoactive Substances Act, whether the seller is in the UK or abroad.

Is kratom legal in the EU?

There is no unified EU law on kratom; each country sets its own rules. Kratom is not a controlled substance in Austria, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands and Spain, and is not explicitly controlled in Malta, but it is banned in countries such as France, Italy, Poland and Sweden. It has never been authorised under the EU Novel Food Regulation, so it cannot be sold as a food or for human consumption anywhere in the EU.

Where can I buy kratom in the EU?

In the EU countries where it is not a controlled substance: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Malta, the Netherlands and Spain. Kratomvia ships lab-tested kratom from Spain to all six.

Which European countries have banned kratom?

Kratom is banned or strictly controlled in Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and Switzerland. In Portugal, selling it is banned but possession is decriminalised, and in the UK, selling, supplying and importing it are offences.

Can I travel with kratom?

Check the rules of every country on your route before you travel. Taking kratom into a country where it is banned can result in seizure or penalties, and what counts is the law of the country you enter, not the one you leave.

Is kratom legal in Germany, Spain and the Netherlands?

Kratom is not a controlled substance in any of the three: it is not scheduled under Germany's BtMG, not listed as a controlled substance in Spain and not listed under the Dutch Opium Act. In all three it cannot be sold as a food or for human consumption. Read our guides to kratom in Germany, Spain and the Netherlands.

Do I pay customs on kratom ordered within the EU?

No. Orders to EU countries are shipped directly from Spain, so there is no import customs clearance and there are no customs fees. Read more in our guide to EU kratom customs.

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