Illinois Cannabis Sales

Jan, 2025
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Overview

The Illinois cannabis market has demonstrated a robust growth trajectory over the past two years, marked by a significant increase in total sales and a steady rise in average item prices. As of January 2025, Illinois reported total cannabis sales amounting to $157.02 million, with an average item price of $29.03, reflecting a nuanced increase from the previous year. This growth is indicative of a maturing market that is stabilizing in prices while expanding in consumer base and unit sales.

Despite fluctuations, the market has shown resilience with a year-over-year growth rate slightly negative at -0.7% as of January 2025, suggesting a slight cooling off from previous highs. This pattern of growth amidst fluctuation suggests a dynamic market environment where consumer preferences and regulatory changes continue to shape market outcomes.

$157.03M

Jan, 2025

Sales

-0.7 %

Year Over Year

Growth

Data Snapshot Feb 03, 2025

Market Comparison

When compared to other states, Illinois's cannabis market is distinctive in both size and growth. For instance, California, the largest market, reported sales of $327.45 million in January 2025, significantly higher than Illinois. However, Illinois's average item price at $29.03 is higher than California's $18.95, indicating a premium market possibly due to different tax structures or consumer preferences.

Illinois Weed Prices

Product
Jan, 2025
YoY
Flower (Gram)
$14.74
Flower (Eighth)
$33.33
Edible (10mg)
$15.32
Concentrate (Gram)
$31.76
Top Strain
Banana Daddy
In terms of growth, states like [Michigan](https://www.headset.io/markets/michigan) and [Colorado](https://www.headset.io/markets/colorado) show different trends. [Michigan](https://www.headset.io/markets/michigan), with a lower average price of $9.38, saw sales of $237.85 million, suggesting a high volume, low price strategy. [Colorado](https://www.headset.io/markets/colorado), with a more mature market, shows a moderate growth with sales of $92.79 million at an average price of $14.54. This comparative analysis underscores [Illinois](https://www.headset.io/markets/illinois)'s unique position as a premium market with significant growth potential, particularly in specialized segments like Flower. For deeper insights into consumer behavior and strategic market positioning, further analysis can be conducted through Headset Insights.
Data Snapshot Feb 03, 2025

Category Performance

Category
Jan, 2025
YoY
$
67.65
M
-4.2
%
$
42.03
M
2.8
%
$
18.8
M
-1.4
%
$
16.73
M
13.1
%
$
7.86
M
-14.8
%
$
2.25
M
42.4
%
$
0.99
M
-22.7
%
$
0.46
M
4.5
%

The Flower category in Illinois stands out with its diverse range of products and price points. In January 2025, Flower accounted for a substantial portion of the market with total sales reaching $67.65 million. The segment analysis reveals a varied landscape:

- **Hybrid** and **Hybrid - Popcorn** are the leading segments, generating $24.75 million and $20.74 million respectively, indicating a strong preference for hybrid strains. - **Sativa**, **Indica**, and their popcorn variants also show significant sales, suggesting a balanced demand across different strain types. - Specialty segments like **Shake and Trim** and **Specialty / Infused** products also contribute notably to the category's performance. This category's resilience and diversity are likely driving its different trend compared to the overall market, with a particular interest in hybrid and specialty products.
Data Snapshot Feb 03, 2025

Top Cannabis Brands in Illinois

Market Trends

Product Category Market Share In Illinois

Monthly Cannabis Sales

Historical Cannabis Sales In Illinois

Illinois Cannabis Reports

Report
July 26, 2023

A deep dive into the Illinois cannabis market

This report provides a detailed analysis of the Illinois cannabis market, examining sales growth, product categories, pricing, demographics, and more.

Illinois Cannabis News

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