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California Cannabis Sales
Mar, 2024
Overview
The California cannabis market continues to be a significant player in the industry, with its size and growth trends offering valuable insights. As of March 2024, the market experienced a total sales volume of $364.56 million, with a slight month-over-month growth of 8.0%. However, this figure represents a year-over-year decline of 5.3%, indicating a cooling trend compared to the previous year's performance. The average item price in March 2024 stood at $20.76, a modest decrease from the previous year, suggesting a market adjustment to consumer price sensitivity or increased competition.
Despite the year-over-year sales dip, the total units sold in March 2024 increased by 4.2% compared to the same month in the previous year, indicating a higher volume of transactions at lower price points. This shift could be attributed to the evolving consumer preferences or the introduction of more budget-friendly products by retailers. The market's resilience is further underscored by the consistent month-over-month growth in both sales and unit transactions, reflecting a stable consumer base and an ongoing demand for cannabis products.
Mar, 2024
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Market Comparison
When comparing California to other states, it's evident that it remains a dominant market in terms of size. For instance, Michigan reported sales of $284.56 million, while Illinois followed with $172.01 million in March 2024. However, Maryland showed an extraordinary year-over-year growth of 140.2%, albeit from a smaller base, indicating a rapidly expanding market.
California's pricing remains competitive, with an average item price lower than Illinois ($32.49) and higher than Oregon ($13.80) and Washington ($12.82). This pricing strategy may reflect California's mature market status, balancing consumer affordability with product quality.
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Category Performance
The Flower category, a cornerstone of the cannabis market, has shown a divergent trend with a year-over-year sales decrease of 11.1% and a unit sales decrease of 10.5%. Within this category, the Sativa segment stands out with a 12.8% increase in sales and a 13.4% increase in unit growth year-over-year, bucking the overall category's downward trend.
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