Connecticut’s legal marijuana industry generated more sales in December than any previous month, despite prices falling to a new all-time low.
State regulators reported $20,104,680 in adult-use marijuana sales during December, alongside $5,956,850 in medical purchases. Combined, the two markets generated $26,061,530 for the month, marking a new monthly sales record for Connecticut.
The strong December performance capped off another record-setting year for the state’s legal marijuana industry. In total, Connecticut recorded $283,933,661 in combined adult-use and medical marijuana sales in 2025, according to figures released by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Sales gains have continued even as prices fall to historic lows. The average price for a gram of dried marijuana dropped to $7.69 in December, the lowest level recorded since retail sales began. Just one year earlier, consumers were paying roughly $11 per gram on average, highlighting how rapidly prices have declined as supply has expanded and the market matured.
Adult-use purchases again accounted for the majority of sales in December, continuing a trend seen throughout 2025 as more consumers shift away from the medical market. Medical marijuana sales remained steady, contributing a smaller but consistent share of overall revenue.
Connecticut legalized marijuana in 2021, with retail sales launching in January 2023. Adults 21 and older are allowed to purchase and possess up to 1.5 ounces in public and store up to five ounces at home. Adult-use marijuana purchases are subject to the state’s 6.35% sales tax in addition to a potency-based excise tax, while medical marijuana sales remain untaxed.
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