California Cannabis Sales
Oct, 2024
Overview
California's cannabis market remains a significant segment of the state's economy, characterized by a robust growth trajectory and dynamic pricing trends. As of October 2024, the state reported total cannabis sales amounting to approximately $345.13 million, with an average item price of $19.34, slightly down from $19.52 in September 2024. Despite a slight year-over-year sales decline of 3.1%, the market has seen an 8.2% increase in total units sold, indicating a growing consumer base and increased product accessibility.
The market's resilience is further underscored by its ability to maintain consumer interest and adapt to regulatory and economic changes. Month-over-month, California saw a sales increase of 3.3% and a unit growth of 4.2%, reflecting a steady demand. The pricing dynamics and sales growth highlight the market's ongoing adjustments to consumer preferences and external economic factors.
Oct, 2024
Sales
Year Over Year
Growth
Market Comparison
When compared to other states like New York and Ohio, which have seen explosive year-over-year growth rates of 419.2% and 94.3% respectively, California's market appears more mature and stable. However, its vast size dwarfs other markets, with sales figures significantly higher than states like Colorado ($102.13 million) and Washington ($101.16 million).
California Weed Prices
Category Performance
The Flower category, a cornerstone of the cannabis market, exhibits some contrasting trends compared to the overall market. In October 2024, Flower sales reached $110.90 million with an average price of $28.82 per item. However, it experienced a year-over-year sales decrease of 7.6% and a unit decrease of 4.8%, diverging from the general market's unit growth.