California Cannabis Sales

Oct, 2024
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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.

$345.05M

Oct, 2024

Sales

-3.1 %

Year Over Year

Growth

Data Snapshot Nov 03, 2024

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

Product
Oct, 2024
YoY
Flower (Gram)
$10.14
Flower (Eighth)
$23.47
Edible (10mg)
$10.99
Concentrate (Gram)
$17.00
Top Strain
Blue Dream
| State | Total Sales (Oct 2024, in millions) | MoM Sales Growth | YoY Sales Growth | |-------|-------------------------------------|------------------|------------------| | [CA](https://www.headset.io/markets/california) | $345.13 | 3.3% | -3.1% | | [NY](https://www.headset.io/markets/new-york) | $92.41 | 9.1% | 419.2% | | [OH](https://www.headset.io/markets/ohio) | $77.15 | 1.1% | 94.3% | | [CO](https://www.headset.io/markets/colorado) | $102.13 | 2.2% | -5.3% | | [WA](https://www.headset.io/markets/washington) | $101.16 | 2.6% | -0.5% | California's pricing remains competitive, with an average item price lower than states like Illinois ($29.18) and New York ($36.32), making it an attractive market for both new and existing consumers. For further insights and detailed analysis, consider exploring Headset Insights.
Data Snapshot Nov 03, 2024

Category Performance

Category
Oct, 2024
YoY
$
110.9
M
-7.6
%
$
98.99
M
2.7
%
$
61.1
M
-2.5
%
$
37.66
M
-5.5
%
$
19.37
M
-2.2
%
$
6.25
M
10.2
%
$
6.05
M
-1.6
%
$
1.88
M
-12.6
%

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.

- **Hybrid**: Dominant in sales, with $67.30 million, facing a slight decline in both sales and units. - **Sativa and Indica**: These segments show mixed results; Sativa maintained a stable market with a slight increase in units, whereas Indica saw a significant drop in both metrics. - **Specialty / Infused**: This niche segment showed remarkable growth, with sales tripling, suggesting a rising consumer interest in specialized products. ### Top Brands - [Brand A](#) - Leading in Hybrid sales - [Brand B](#) - Notable for Sativa offerings - [Brand C](#) - Dominates the Specialty / Infused segment
Data Snapshot Nov 03, 2024

Top Cannabis Brands in California

Market Trends

Product Category Market Share In California

Monthly Cannabis Sales

Historical Cannabis Sales In California

California Cannabis Reports

Report
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Understanding the recent sales declines in legacy cannabis markets

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Report
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California Cannabis News

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