Alberta Cannabis Sales

Sep, 2024
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Overview

Alberta's cannabis market has shown a robust growth trajectory, particularly evident in the year-over-year sales growth of 27.6% and unit growth of 30.0% as of September 2024. Despite a slight month-over-month decline in sales and units by 4.1% and 4.8% respectively, the market size remains substantial with total sales reaching approximately $97.6 million in September 2024. The average item price has seen a minor increase from $21.67 in August 2024 to $21.85 in September 2024, suggesting a stable pricing environment amidst fluctuating sales volumes.

$97.56M

Sep, 2024

Sales

27.6 %

Year Over Year

Growth

Data Snapshot Oct 03, 2024

Market Comparison

When compared to other major markets in Canada, Alberta's cannabis market is notably vibrant. For instance, British Columbia and Ontario saw declines in both month-over-month and year-over-year sales and unit metrics, with Ontario experiencing a significant -16.4% drop in year-over-year sales. In contrast, Alberta not only grew by 27.6% year-over-year in sales but also outpaced Saskatchewan's impressive 40.4% growth. The pricing in Alberta remains competitive, with an average item price closely aligned with other provinces, ensuring its position as a strong player in the national cannabis market.

Alberta Weed Prices

Product
Sep, 2024
YoY
Flower (Gram)
$7.99
Flower (Eighth)
$23.93
Edible (10mg)
$4.88
Concentrate (Gram)
$33.11
Top Strain
Sativa Only
| State | Avg. Item Price (Sep 2024) | Total Sales (Sep 2024, $M) | YoY Sales Growth | |-------|---------------------------|----------------------------|-----------------| | AB | $21.85 | 97.6 | 27.6% | | BC | $21.66 | 59.6 | -15.4% | | ON | $21.77 | 156.7 | -16.4% | | SK | $21.81 | 22.9 | 40.4% |
Data Snapshot Oct 03, 2024

Category Performance

Category
Sep, 2024
YoY
$
34.84
M
29.0
%
$
26.44
M
19.2
%
$
22.16
M
38.3
%
$
5.12
M
18.2
%
$
4.17
M
32.8
%
$
1.8
M
23.3
%
$
1.11
M
37.0
%
$
0.52
M
36.8
%

The Tincture & Sublingual category in Alberta has demonstrated exceptional growth, distinguishing itself from other categories. In September 2024, this category achieved an 87.0% increase in year-over-year sales and a 78.3% increase in units sold, with total sales amounting to approximately $33.7K. The segment of Tinctures, in particular, recorded an astronomical rise in sales by 849.2% month-over-month and 1245.3% year-over-year, totaling around $7.2K. The leading brand in this segment, Wildflower, contributed significantly with an average item price of $44.97.

| Segment | Avg. Item Price (Sep 2024) | Total Sales (Sep 2024, $M) | MoM Sales Growth | YoY Sales Growth | |---------|---------------------------|----------------------------|-----------------|-----------------| | Breathstrips and Sublingual Pouches | $26.37 | 0.026 | -0.7% | 51.7% | | Tincture | $37.99 | 0.007 | 849.2% | 1245.3% |
Market Trends

Product Category Market Share In Alberta

Monthly Cannabis Sales

Historical Cannabis Sales In Alberta

Alberta Cannabis Reports

Report
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Canadian cannabis overview: a look at the last 5 years of recreational sales

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Report
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Canada cannabis sales: A close look at recent trends

his report explores sales trends in Canada, specifically sales since November 2020.
Report
August 4, 2020

The current state of Canada’s Cannabis 2.0 products

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Alberta Cannabis News

Blog
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