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Illinois Cannabis Sales
Mar, 2025
Overview
The Illinois cannabis market has demonstrated a complex pattern of growth and pricing dynamics over the past two years. As of March 2025, the average item price in Illinois stands at $28.56, which is a slight decrease from the previous month but still higher compared to other states. This high pricing level is coupled with a total sales volume of approximately $165.4 million for the same month, reflecting a 10.8% month-over-month growth. Despite a year-over-year sales decline of 5.4%, the market shows resilience with a 7.0% increase in unit sales, suggesting a growing consumer base that is adapting to the pricing structure.
The market's trajectory over the last 24 months shows fluctuations with significant dips and recoveries, indicating sensitivity to external market pressures and regulatory changes. The sales peaked in December 2023 at around $181.8 million but saw a sharp decline in early 2024, stabilizing later in the year. This volatility underscores the market's ongoing adjustments to consumer demand and competitive pressures.
Mar, 2025
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Market Comparison
When comparing Illinois to other major markets like California and New York, distinct differences emerge. For instance, California's cannabis market size in March 2025 was significantly larger at approximately $316.5 million but with a sharper year-over-year sales decline of 13.9%. New York, on the other hand, showed explosive year-over-year growth rates of 144.7% in sales, reaching a total of $109.4 million, driven by recent market expansions and regulatory changes.
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Category Performance
Focusing on the Pre-Roll category, it presents an interesting deviation from the general market trends. In March 2025, the Pre-Roll category achieved a sales total of nearly $19.7 million with an average item price of $17.47. This category experienced a substantial 16.5% month-over-month sales growth and an 18.7% increase in units sold, alongside a notable year-over-year sales growth of 11.1% and unit growth of 22.4%. These figures suggest a robust consumer interest and increasing market penetration.
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