British Columbia Cannabis Sales

Aug, 2024
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Overview

The cannabis market in British Columbia (BC) has experienced significant fluctuations over the past two years. As of August 2024, the total sales reached approximately $59.26 million, with an average item price of $21.21, reflecting a slight decrease from the previous month. The market has seen a year-over-year sales decline of 20.7% and an 18.5% drop in units sold, indicating a challenging period for the industry in this province. This trend is consistent with a broader slowdown observed across several provinces in Canada, influenced by market saturation and regulatory changes.

Despite these challenges, BC's cannabis market remains a substantial component of the national landscape. The province's sales figures, while lower than the peak periods, still represent a significant portion of Canada's total cannabis sales. The average item price in BC has remained relatively stable over the past year, suggesting that while the volume of sales has decreased, consumer spending per unit has not significantly shifted, which might indicate a stable consumer base that prioritizes quality or specific product types.

$59.26M

Aug, 2024

Sales

-20.7 %

Year Over Year

Growth

Data Snapshot Sep 03, 2024

Market Comparison

When comparing BC's market to other major provinces like Ontario (ON) and Alberta (AB), BC's performance is notably weaker in terms of year-over-year growth. Ontario, with sales of $168.91 million in August 2024, saw a 1.4% month-over-month increase and a 13.0% year-over-year decrease. Alberta experienced a 13.2% year-over-year sales drop but maintained a relatively stable month-over-month performance. The average item prices in these provinces are slightly higher than in BC, which might suggest a different consumer behavior or product mix preference.

British Columbia Weed Prices

Product
Aug, 2024
YoY
Flower (Gram)
$8.49
Flower (Eighth)
$26.22
Edible (10mg)
$4.91
Concentrate (Gram)
$38.96
Top Strain
Sativa Only
| Province | Total Sales (August 2024, $M) | MoM Sales Growth | YoY Sales Growth | Avg. Item Price (August 2024) | |----------|-------------------------------|------------------|------------------|-------------------------------| | BC | $59.26 | -0.2% | -20.7% | $21.21 | | ON | $168.91 | 1.4% | -13.0% | $21.50 | | AB | $68.22 | -0.4% | -13.2% | $21.69 |
Data Snapshot Sep 03, 2024

Category Performance

Category
Aug, 2024
YoY
$
22.77
M
-18.8
%
$
17.14
M
-25.4
%
$
10.67
M
-13.2
%
$
3.52
M
-25.9
%
$
1.83
M
-27.7
%
$
1.28
M
-23.8
%
$
0.64
M
-26.4
%
$
0.28
M
-22.2
%

Focusing on the Pre-Roll category in BC, this segment shows a less severe decline compared to the overall market. In August 2024, the total sales for Pre-Rolls were approximately $22.77 million with an average item price of $18.92. The month-over-month sales and unit growth rates were both around -1.1%, and the year-over-year metrics showed an 18.8% decrease in sales and an 18.4% drop in units sold. This performance suggests that while the Pre-Roll category is not immune to the market's challenges, it is relatively more resilient compared to other categories.

| Category | Avg. Item Price (August 2024) | Total Sales (August 2024, $M) | MoM Sales Growth | YoY Sales Growth | |----------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------|------------------| | Pre-Roll | $18.92 | $22.77 | -1.1% | -18.8% |
Data Snapshot Sep 03, 2024

Top Cannabis Brands in British Columbia

Market Trends

Product Category Market Share In British Columbia

Monthly Cannabis Sales

Historical Cannabis Sales In British Columbia

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