Washington Cannabis Sales
Oct, 2024
Overview
Washington's cannabis market has demonstrated a complex pattern of growth and pricing over the past two years. From November 2022 to October 2024, total sales fluctuated, peaking in December 2022 at approximately $108.6 million and experiencing a general decline thereafter, with occasional rebounds. The most recent data from October 2024 shows sales at about $101.2 million. This indicates a slight recovery from a low in September 2024 but still represents a modest year-over-year decline of 0.5%. Pricing trends have also seen adjustments, with the average item price decreasing from $13.16 in October 2023 to $12.39 in October 2024, reflecting a market that is possibly adjusting to consumer price sensitivities or increasing competition.
Oct, 2024
Sales
Year Over Year
Growth
Market Comparison
When comparing Washington's market to other states, it's evident that Washington's average item price is one of the lowest, at $12.39 in October 2024, compared to states like New York and Illinois where prices are significantly higher, at $36.32 and $29.18 respectively. This could be indicative of a more mature market in Washington with more competitive pricing strategies. In terms of growth, Washington's year-over-year sales growth of -0.5% contrasts sharply with states like Ohio and New York, which saw explosive growth rates of 94.3% and 419.2% respectively. This suggests that newer markets are still in a rapid expansion phase, whereas Washington's market growth is more stabilized.
Washington Weed Prices
Category Performance
The Beverage category in Washington has shown remarkable growth compared to the overall market. In October 2024, Beverages achieved a total sales volume of approximately $4.16 million, a significant increase of 36.8% year-over-year, with unit sales growing by 42.5%. This growth is supported by a slight decrease in average item price from $7.55 in October 2023 to $7.24 in October 2024, making it more accessible to consumers. The segment within Beverages that stands out is carbonated drinks, which have seen an increase in both sales volume and unit sales, suggesting a growing consumer preference for these products.