Massachusetts has sold over half a billion dollars’ worth of marijuana so far this year, with adult-use sales alone bringing in more than $515 million through April 27.
According to data from the state’s Cannabis Control Commission, recreational marijuana sales totaled $133.3 million in January, $122.8 million in February, $136.5 million in March, and $122.7 million during the first 27 days of April.
Medical marijuana sales added another $43.7 million during that same period, including $11.7 million in January, $10 million in February, $12 million in March, and $10 million in April.
In total, that amounts to $558.8 million in combined marijuana sales so far in 2025, resulting in around $90 million in tax revenue.
The state continues to see declining prices, with the average cost of marijuana currently sitting at just $4.43 per gram. Despite this, consumer demand remains high, and product diversity is robust, with 134 active marijuana strains available to consumers.
If the current pace continues, Massachusetts could surpass $1.6 billion in marijuana sales by the end of the year.
Massachusetts legalized marijuana in 2016, allowing individuals 21 and older to possess up to one ounce and grow up to six plants for personal use. Recreational marijuana is taxed at a 10.75% excise rate in addition to the state’s 6.25% sales tax. Medical marijuana remains exempt from taxation.
Tax revenue from cannabis sales is divided among the Marijuana Regulation Fund, local governments, and the state’s General Fund.
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