New York Cannabis Sales

Mar, 2026
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Overview

New York’s cannabis market has experienced rapid expansion, with total sales reaching $144.6 million in March 2026. Over the past year, the market has posted a robust 20.2% year-over-year growth, outpacing many established states. Month-over-month growth for March 2026 was a healthy 12.8%, signaling continued momentum as the market matures. Notably, New York maintains one of the highest average item prices in the country at $30.62, reflecting both premium positioning and early-stage supply-demand dynamics.

Despite some volatility in monthly sales—such as a sharp spike in December 2025 followed by a correction—overall trends point to consistent upward movement. The market’s pricing remains elevated compared to mature states, but recent months show a gradual decline in average item price, suggesting increased competition and greater product variety are beginning to benefit consumers.

$144.59M

Mar, 2026

Sales

20.2 %

Year Over Year

Growth

Data Snapshot Apr 03, 2026

Market Comparison

New York’s $144.6 million in monthly sales places it among the top cannabis markets in the US, ahead of states like Nevada and Ohio, and closing in on Illinois and Massachusetts. Its 20.2% YoY growth is one of the highest among major markets, surpassed only by a few newer or rapidly expanding states. However, New York’s average item price of $30.62 is significantly higher than mature markets such as California ($18.54), Michigan ($9.10), and Washington ($11.95), indicating a premium market environment and potential for future price normalization as competition increases.

New York Weed Prices

Product
Mar, 2026
YoY
Flower (Gram)
$14.28
Flower (Eighth)
$34.54
Edible (100mg)
$22.74
Concentrate (Gram)
$45.69
Top Strain
Blue Dream
| State | Avg. Price ($) | Sales ($M) | MoM Growth | YoY Growth | |------------|:--------------:|:----------:|:----------:|:----------:| | [California](https://www.headset.io/markets/california) | 18.54 | 306.4 | 10.4% | -9.1% | | [Michigan](https://www.headset.io/markets/michigan) | 9.10 | 262.0 | 11.7% | -5.4% | | [Illinois](https://www.headset.io/markets/illinois) | 27.21 | 127.2 | 8.5% | -10.1% | | [Massachusetts](https://www.headset.io/markets/massachusetts) | 17.45 | 132.6 | 6.8% | -2.9% | | [New York](https://www.headset.io/markets/new-york) | 30.62 | 144.6 | 12.8% | 20.2% | | [Ohio](https://www.headset.io/markets/ohio) | 30.59 | 101.5 | 7.0% | 16.7% | | [New Jersey](https://www.headset.io/markets/new-jersey) | 31.54 | 94.4 | 12.6% | 2.2% | | [Nevada](https://www.headset.io/markets/nevada) | 21.05 | 53.3 | 10.7% | -17.1% |
Data Snapshot Apr 03, 2026

Category Performance

Category
Mar, 2026
YoY
$
50.59
M
20.4
%
$
36.1
M
13.0
%
$
28.85
M
30.7
%
$
20.47
M
19.6
%
$
4.37
M
41.4
%
$
2.04
M
32.5
%
$
0.45
M
-45.8
%
$
0.27
M
0.0
%

While Flower and Pre-Roll categories dominate in total sales, the Beverage category stands out for its exceptional growth and shifting consumer preferences. Beverages posted $2.0 million in sales in March 2026, with a 32.8% YoY sales increase and a 5.0% MoM gain. Unit sales growth is even more impressive at 72.1% YoY, indicating strong consumer adoption and experimentation.

Within Beverages, the "Tea, Coffee and Hot Cocoa" segment is a breakout performer, with sales up 293% YoY and unit growth of 854.9% YoY—far outpacing the overall beverage category. Average item prices in this segment have dropped significantly, making these products more accessible and fueling rapid volume growth. Carbonated and "Iced Tea, Lemonade, and Fruit" beverages are also gaining traction, with high double- and triple-digit unit growth.

For a deeper dive into leading beverage brands and their market share, Headset Insights offers detailed brand-level analytics.

| Segment | Avg. Price ($) | Sales ($M) | Units Sold | |---------------------------------|:--------------:|:----------:|:----------:| | Carbonated | 4.93 | 0.53 | 106,763 | | Iced Tea, Lemonade, and Fruit | 5.42 | 0.49 | 90,328 | | Mocktails | 5.07 | 0.29 | 56,721 | | Tea, Coffee and Hot Cocoa | 6.00 | 0.16 | 27,138 | | Water | 5.01 | 0.44 | 87,500 |
Data Snapshot Apr 03, 2026

Top Cannabis Brands in New York

Market Trends

Product Category Market Share In New York

Monthly Cannabis Sales

Historical Cannabis Sales In New York

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Emerging

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