Using the latest available pricing data from state cannabis regulators and the research firm Headset, here are the recreational marijuana markets with the lowest average cost for dried flower as of May 2026. Prices continue to fall in several major markets, with Michigan now standing well below every other adult-use state and Oregon, Massachusetts and …
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U.S. Legal Marijuana Sales Reach $2.34 Billion in April, Bringing 2026 Total to $9 Billion
Licensed marijuana dispensaries across the U.S. sold approximately $2.34 billion worth of products in April, pushing nationwide sales for 2026 to about $9.01 billion through the first four months of the year. This follows $2.3 billion in sales in March, $212 billion in February, and $2.25 billion in January The Marijuana Herald compiled the figures …
Report: Congressional Research Service Says DOJ Medical Marijuana Order Could Ease 280E, Research Barriers
A new report from the Congressional Research Service says the Department of Justice’s recent order rescheduling certain medical marijuana products to Schedule III could have major implications for state-licensed medical marijuana businesses, patients, researchers and federal tax policy. The report analyzes DOJ’s April 23 final order, which moved marijuana and marijuana-derived products to Schedule III …
Global Cannabis Market Projected to Reach $148.9 Billion by 2031
The global cannabis market is projected to reach $148.9 billion by 2031, increasing nearly sixfold from $25.7 billion in 2021, according to a new report from Allied Market Research. The report estimates the market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 20.1% from 2022 through 2031, driven largely by expanding legalization, rising consumer …
Pre-Rolls Become Top-Selling Marijuana Category by Units, Overtaking Flower
Pre-rolls have officially become the top-selling marijuana product category in the United States by unit volume, according to a new 2026 market report from Custom Cones USA. The report says the category brought in $3.6 billion in sales in 2025 and sold more than 383 million units, giving pre-rolls a 15.9% share of the overall …
U.S. Marijuana Sales Top $2.3 Billion in March, Over $6.5 Billion for Q1 2026
Legal cannabis markets in the United States generated over $2.3 billion in total sales in March, and nearly $6.6 billion for the first quarter of the year. This is according to an analysis by The Marijuana Herald of state-level cannabis sales figures. The data was provided by state regulatory agencies, and when that wasn’t possible …
Report: Marijuana Industry Paid $2.24 Billion in Excess Federal Taxes in 2025 Due to 280E
A refreshed analysis from Whitney Economics finds that federal tax policy continues to place a major financial burden on state-legal marijuana businesses, with operators paying an estimated $2.24 billion in excess taxes in 2025 alone due to IRS code 280E. According to the report, marijuana businesses remain unable to claim standard business deductions because marijuana …
U.S. Marijuana Sales Reach $2.12 Billion in February, Up Nearly 10% From a Year Ago
Legal cannabis stores across the United States generated over $2.12 billion in sales in February, a notable increase over the $1.97 billion sold in February 2025.
The States With the Cheapest Legal Cannabis Prices as of March, 2026
Using the latest publicly available pricing data from state cannabis regulators and the research firm Headset, here are the recreational cannabis states with the lowest average cost for dried cannabis flower as of March 2026.
Handheld Marijuana Vaporizer Market Valued at Nearly $10 Billion, Projected to Reach $17.5 Billion by 2030
The global market for handheld marijuana vaporizers is expected to see sustained double-digit growth over the next several years, fueled by continued legalization, product innovation and rising consumer demand for discreet consumption options.
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