Colorado Cannabis Sales

Sep, 2026
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Overview

Colorado’s cannabis market remains a major player, with September 2026 sales reaching $97.3 million and over 6.8 million units sold. The market has shown resilience, posting a modest 2.0% year-over-year sales growth and a 2.2% increase in units sold. However, the market is not without its challenges—monthly sales have fluctuated, with recent months showing a slight downward trend. Average item prices have held steady at $14.30, reflecting a competitive environment and mature consumer base.

Despite the market’s maturity, pricing remains relatively stable compared to other states, and Colorado continues to see strong consumer demand. The state’s cannabis industry is characterized by a broad product mix and a robust retail landscape, which helps buffer against larger swings in pricing or sales volume. While growth rates are not as explosive as in emerging markets, Colorado's consistency signals a healthy, established market.

$97.35M

Sep, 2026

Sales

2 %

Year Over Year

Growth

Data Snapshot Oct 03, 2026

Market Comparison

Colorado’s market size is solid, ranking among the top states with $97.3 million in monthly sales. Its average item price of $14.30 is lower than many other mature markets, such as Illinois ($27.22), Massachusetts ($16.51), and California ($17.72), but higher than Oregon ($11.12) and Washington ($11.78). Growth rates in Colorado are moderate, with a 2.0% YoY sales increase, compared to higher growth in states like Ohio (33.2%) and New York (10.0%), but ahead of Michigan (-3.6%) and Nevada (-9.0%).

Colorado’s pricing is competitive, and its growth is steady but not leading. The state’s mature market status means less volatility and more predictable trends, making it a bellwether for established cannabis markets.

Colorado Weed Prices

Product
Sep, 2026
YoY
Flower (Gram)
$5.44
Flower (Eighth)
$15.14
Edible (100mg)
$15.08
Concentrate (Gram)
$15.55
Top Strain
MAC
| State | Sales ($M) | Avg. Price | YoY Sales Growth | Units Sold (M) | |------------|------------|------------|------------------|----------------| | [California](https://www.headset.io/markets/california) | $329.5 | $17.72 | 0.6% | 18.6 | | [Michigan](https://www.headset.io/markets/michigan) | $242.2 | $8.31 | -3.6% | 29.1 | | [Massachusetts](https://www.headset.io/markets/massachusetts) | $142.3 | $16.51 | 4.9% | 8.6 | | [Illinois](https://www.headset.io/markets/illinois) | $131.2 | $27.22 | 10.8% | 4.8 | | [Missouri](https://www.headset.io/markets/missouri) | $128.5 | $26.44 | 7.6% | 4.9 | | [Colorado](https://www.headset.io/markets/colorado) | $97.3 | $14.30 | 2.0% | 6.8 | | [Washington](https://www.headset.io/markets/washington) | $92.6 | $11.78 | 0.6% | 7.9 | | [Oregon](https://www.headset.io/markets/oregon) | $74.8 | $11.12 | 0.2% | 6.7 |
Data Snapshot Oct 03, 2026

Category Performance

Category
Sep, 2026
YoY
$
35.82
M
3.3
%
$
26.43
M
2.1
%
$
13.87
M
16.5
%
$
12.59
M
-6.7
%
$
6.62
M
-8.9
%
$
0.97
M
4.3
%
$
0.78
M
-14.3
%
$
0.12
M
-33.3
%

While Flower and Vapor Pens dominate in total sales, the Pre-Roll category is showing a notably different trend. Pre-Rolls posted $13.9 million in September 2026, with a strong 16.5% year-over-year sales growth—outpacing the overall market. Unit sales also jumped 15.6% year-over-year, indicating rising consumer interest. Average prices remain accessible at $8.50.

Within Pre-Rolls, the Hybrid - Single Strain and Connoisseur / Infused segments are driving growth, with the latter up 21.2% year-over-year. The segment data below highlights the diversity and momentum within Pre-Rolls:

| Segment | Avg. Price | Sales ($M) | YoY Sales Growth | |--------------------------|------------|------------|------------------| | Hybrid - Single Strain | $6.33 | $6.53 | 14.7% | | Connoisseur / Infused | $16.80 | $5.10 | 21.2% | | Indica - Single Strain | $7.48 | $1.00 | 12.1% | | Sativa - Single Strain | $7.66 | $0.93 | 9.5% | | Mixed Strain | $7.24 | $0.26 | 23.8% | | Cannagars / Blunts | $12.02 | $0.03 | 43.0% | | Brand | Sales ($M) | Units Sold | Avg. Price | |------------------------------|------------|------------|------------| | [Cali-Blaze](https://www.headset.io/brands/cali-blaze) | $1.31 | 117,363 | $11.15 | | [Green Label Cannabis](https://www.headset.io/brands/green-label-cannabis) | $1.18 | 188,772 | $6.27 | | [Green Dot Labs](https://www.headset.io/brands/green-dot-labs) | $1.15 | 64,850 | $17.76 | | [Be One Kind](https://www.headset.io/brands/be-one-kind) | $0.80 | 81,187 | $9.91 | | [Kaviar](https://www.headset.io/brands/kaviar) | $0.62 | 27,416 | $22.79 | | [Bonsai Cultivation](https://www.headset.io/brands/bonsai-cultivation) | $0.50 | 122,639 | $4.04 | | [TWAX](https://www.headset.io/brands/twax) | $0.48 | 37,243 | $12.84 | | [Good Chemistry Nurseries](https://www.headset.io/brands/good-chemistry-nurseries) | $0.43 | 96,606 | $4.42 |
Data Snapshot Oct 03, 2026

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Product Category Market Share In Colorado

Monthly Cannabis Sales

Historical Cannabis Sales In Colorado

Colorado Cannabis Reports

Report
August 20, 2026

Colorado 2026 Market Deep Dive: A Bellwether for Cannabis Market Maturity

As the longest-tenured cannabis market in the United States, Colorado serves as a bellwether for market maturity. With sales compression flattening after years of decline, Headset's latest market deep dive reflects on where the state's market has been and where opportunity is now materializing. Colorado operators can read this as a look at what's next, while operators across the country can view it as a preview of what may lie ahead.
Report
September 12, 2022

Understanding the recent sales declines in legacy cannabis markets

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Colorado Cannabis News

Blog
July 7, 2026

Headset CEO Cy Scott to Speak at IgniteIt's Colorado Cannabis Conference 2026

Join Headset CEO Cy Scott at IgniteIt's Market Spotlight: Colorado on September 18, 2026 at the Westin Denver Downtown. Get the data on where Colorado cannabis is headed, plus 20% off registration with code HEADSET20.
Blog
August 23, 2023

Navigating the Colorado Cannabis Market: Takeaways from our Denver Data Night

Colorado's cannabis market continues to confront pressure resulting from heightened competition, declining prices, and a slight decrease in consumer engagement. During our Data Night presentation we gave tips for operators to avoid a race to bottom.
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