Key Takeaways
- U.S. cannabis sales reached $33.3B in 2023
- Arcview (New Frontier Approach) estimated U.S. legal cannabis sales were $28.6B in 2022
- Arcview (New Frontier Approach) estimated U.S. legal cannabis sales were $26.2B in 2021
- Nevada had 1.0M medical marijuana cardholders in 2023 per Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health data (via report)
- New Mexico had 208,000 medical marijuana registry cardholders in 2023 per New Mexico DOH annual report
- Missouri had 224,000 registered medical cannabis patients as of June 2023 per Missouri DHSS dashboard
- The percentage of people aged 12+ who used marijuana in the past month was 11.6% in 2022 per SAMHSA NSDUH
- The percentage of people aged 12+ who used marijuana in the past year was 18.7% in 2022 per SAMHSA NSDUH
- The percentage of young adults aged 18-25 who used marijuana in the past month was 21.7% in 2022 per SAMHSA NSDUH detailed tables
- Number of licensed cannabis retail locations grew to 10,000+ by 2023 per BDSA as reported by MJBizDaily
- U.S. cannabis industry direct employment was 334,000 in 2022 per MJBizDaily citing BDSA workforce report
- U.S. cannabis industry direct employment was 260,000 in 2021 per MJBizDaily workforce report
- In 2023, average retail price for flower declined 16% YoY per BDSA cited by Leafly
- In 2022, average retail price for flower declined 11% YoY per BDSA cited by Leafly
- In 2023, average retail price for vape products declined 14% YoY per BDSA cited by Leafly
U.S. legal cannabis soared to $33.3B in 2023, with growing consumers and states.
Market Size & Demand
Market Size & Demand Interpretation
Regulatory Landscape & State Programs
Regulatory Landscape & State Programs Interpretation
Consumer Behavior & Prevalence
Consumer Behavior & Prevalence Interpretation
Industry Participants, Supply Chain & Job Market
Industry Participants, Supply Chain & Job Market Interpretation
Pricing, Costs & Financial Performance
Pricing, Costs & Financial Performance Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
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