Rhode Island marijuana retailers generated $102,263,919 in sales during the first 10 months of 2026, including $10.56 million in October, according to newly updated figures from the state’s Cannabis Control Commission.
The latest data, covering January 1 through October 31, shows that recreational marijuana purchases accounted for approximately $9.53 million in October, while medical marijuana sales contributed another $1.03 million. October’s total was slightly above September’s $10.20 million and represented a roughly 1.7% increase compared to the $10.38 million recorded in October 2025.
Monthly sales have remained relatively consistent throughout 2026, ranging from $9.32 million in February to a high of $10.81 million in July. August followed closely at $10.58 million, with October becoming the third-highest month of the year.
Compared to the same period in 2025, when retail sales totaled approximately $100 million, Rhode Island’s marijuana market is running modestly ahead of last year’s pace. Recreational purchases continue to account for the overwhelming majority of sales, with October’s adult-use total increasing from $8.93 million in October 2025, even as medical marijuana sales declined from $1.45 million.
Pre-packaged marijuana flower remains the state’s leading product category, generating approximately $40.27 million in retail sales through October. Raw pre-rolls followed at $21.56 million, while vape cartridges accounted for $17.71 million and edibles generated $11.70 million. Concentrates, infused pre-rolls, tinctures and other marijuana products accounted for the remaining sales.
Beyond retail purchases, Rhode Island recorded $43,855,472 in wholesale marijuana transfers during the first 10 months of 2026, bringing combined retail and wholesale activity to $146,119,392. Wholesale transfers represent transactions between licensed marijuana businesses rather than additional purchases by consumers. According to the commission, 23% of wholesale transfers were affiliated transactions between related businesses.
The new figures put Rhode Island on track to potentially exceed its 2025 retail sales total of approximately $120.1 million. With two months remaining in the year, retailers would need to generate about $17.8 million in additional sales to establish a new annual record, well below the combined total recorded during September and October.
Rhode Island began recreational marijuana sales in December 2022, following the state’s approval of legalization earlier that year. The state continues to operate a regulated market serving both recreational consumers and registered medical marijuana patients, with 6,605 active medical patients reported for October.
