Maryland Cannabis Sales
Oct, 2024
Overview
Maryland's cannabis market has demonstrated a resilient growth pattern, particularly noticeable in the recent fiscal year. Despite a slight month-over-month sales decline of 2.5% in October 2024, the year-over-year growth remains positive at 0.8%. This indicates a steady consumer demand and an expanding market base. The average item price in Maryland has seen a reduction from $32.29 in October 2023 to $28.51 in October 2024, suggesting a market adjustment that could be responding to consumer price sensitivity or increased competition.
The total sales in Maryland for October 2024 amounted to approximately $90.71 million, with over 3.18 million units sold. This sales volume, coupled with a 14.1% increase in unit sales year-over-year, highlights a growing consumer base and an increasing transaction frequency. The market's resilience is further underscored by its performance over the past 24 months, showing significant spikes and a general upward trend in sales, peaking with an 89.7% increase in July 2023.
Oct, 2024
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Market Comparison
When comparing Maryland's market to other states, it stands out in terms of high average item prices and significant growth rates. For instance, Maryland's average item price of $28.51 in October 2024 is higher than that of Colorado ($15.27) and Oregon ($13.28), which are known for their mature markets. The year-over-year growth in Maryland (+0.8%) contrasts sharply with the declines seen in states like Nevada (-9.0%) and Colorado (-5.3%).
Maryland Weed Prices
Category Performance
The Flower category in Maryland, despite a slight year-over-year decline in sales by 6.8%, remains a significant segment with October 2024 sales reaching approximately $43.26 million. This category's performance is nuanced when dissected into segments. For instance, the 'Ground Flower' segment saw a remarkable year-over-year growth of 348.9% in sales, indicating a surge in consumer preference for this specific product type. In contrast, the 'Sativa' segment experienced a sharp decline in both sales and units sold, with figures dropping by 46.9% and 48.2% respectively.