Michigan’s legal marijuana market closed out 2025 with another strong month, according to a new December report from the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency, showing continued high sales volumes, low retail prices and steady growth across the licensed industry.
Adult-use marijuana sales totaled just over $269 million in December, bringing total sales for 2025 to more than $3.2 billion and pushing cumulative recreational sales since legalization to roughly $13.4 billion. Flower remained the largest category by revenue, generating more than $114 million for the month, followed by vape cartridges at about $52.4 million and inhalable concentrates at nearly $42.6 million. Edibles also continued to be a major driver, with infused edible products accounting for roughly $23.7 million in sales.
Despite the high sales totals, prices remained historically low. The average retail price for an ounce of adult-use flower in December was $58.22, continuing a trend that has made Michigan one of the most affordable legal marijuana markets in the country. Delivery sales alone accounted for nearly $4 million in December, reflecting the continued importance of home delivery options.
On the supply side, the state reported more than 1.26 million active adult-use plants at the end of December, with another 383,999 plants harvested during the month. Inventory levels remained substantial, including nearly 395,000 pounds of flower at retailers and more than 883,000 pounds at processors, underscoring the competitive pressure that continues to weigh on wholesale and retail pricing.
Licensing activity also remained robust. Michigan ended December with 2,171 active adult-use licenses, including 838 retailers, 823 Class C growers, 273 processors and dozens of microbusinesses, transporters and event-related licenses. The agency reported that most applications and renewals continued to be processed within established timelines, with average renewal processing times generally under three weeks for most license types.
Enforcement activity remained steady as well. During December, regulators received 88 complaints, opened 77 investigations and took 165 enforcement actions across medical and adult-use markets. Separate enforcement operations led to 17 seizures of illicit marijuana products, including nearly 3,000 plants and more than 550 pounds of flower.
Michigan’s medical marijuana market was far smaller by comparison, generating about $408,000 in December sales. The medical program ended the month with just over 59,000 registered patients statewide, continuing a long-term decline as many consumers have shifted to the adult-use market.
Overall, the December report shows a mature market that continues to move large volumes of marijuana at low prices, supported by a dense retail network, substantial production capacity and consistent regulatory oversight as Michigan enters 2026.
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