New Jersey Cannabis Sales

Apr, 2026
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Overview

New Jersey's cannabis market has demonstrated steady growth, with total sales reaching $96.8 million in April 2026. Over the past year, the market has seen a 2.3% year-over-year sales increase, with monthly sales consistently hovering near or above the $90 million mark. This growth is notable given the relatively high average item price of $30.39, which is among the highest in the country. Despite some seasonal dips, the market has rebounded quickly, indicating resilient consumer demand and a maturing retail landscape.

Pricing in New Jersey remains elevated compared to most other states, reflecting both strong demand and limited competition. While average prices have gradually declined from $32.45 in April 2025 to $30.39 in April 2026, the state still commands a premium. This suggests that consumers are willing to pay more for regulated products, and that there is room for further price normalization as the market expands and more brands enter.

$96.77M

Apr, 2026

Sales

2.3 %

Year Over Year

Growth

Data Snapshot May 03, 2026

Market Comparison

New Jersey stands out for its high average item price ($30.39), second only to New York and Ohio, and well above the national average. In terms of market size, NJ's April 2026 sales of $96.8 million place it in the upper-middle tier among US adult-use states, trailing larger markets like California ($311.2M), Michigan ($252.8M), and New York ($145.8M), but ahead of states like Connecticut and Nevada.

Growth rates in NJ are moderate but positive, with a 2.3% YoY sales increase and a 9.2% YoY unit growth, indicating expanding consumer participation even as prices decline. By comparison, mature markets like California and Colorado are experiencing YoY sales declines, while emerging markets like Ohio and New York are posting double-digit growth.

New Jersey Weed Prices

Product
Apr, 2026
YoY
Flower (Gram)
$13.71
Flower (Eighth)
$30.65
Edible (100mg)
$16.04
Concentrate (Gram)
$39.29
Top Strain
Biscotti
| State | Total Sales (Apr 2026, $M) | Avg. Item Price ($) | YoY Sales Growth (%) | YoY Unit Growth (%) | |:------|---------------------------:|--------------------:|--------------------:|--------------------:| | California | 311.2 | 17.91 | -7.1 | -1.9 | | Michigan | 252.8 | 8.50 | -6.5 | 3.4 | | New York | 145.8 | 29.22 | 15.8 | 32.9 | | Illinois | 125.8 | 26.24 | -8.1 | -2.0 | | Massachusetts | 134.9 | 16.69 | 0.2 | 5.1 | | [New Jersey](https://www.headset.io/markets/new-jersey) | 96.8 | 30.39 | 2.3 | 9.2 | | Ohio | 107.4 | 30.22 | 25.9 | 39.7 | | Nevada | 51.6 | 20.12 | -16.4 | -11.4 |
Data Snapshot May 03, 2026

Category Performance

Category
Apr, 2026
YoY
$
42.43
M
9.3
%
$
24.37
M
-2.3
%
$
11.44
M
-14.1
%
$
3.15
M
19.3
%
$
0.42
M
61.5
%
$
0.27
M
-12.9
%
$
0.22
M
-15.4
%

While traditional categories like Flower and Vapor Pens dominate sales, the Beverage category is showing a unique and compelling growth story. Beverages posted 61.5% year-over-year sales growth and an even more impressive 130.2% increase in units sold in April 2026. This surge is paired with a significant drop in average item price, from $23.20 in April 2025 to $16.28 in April 2026, making cannabis beverages more accessible and attractive to new consumers.

Within Beverages, the "Drops, Mixes, Elixirs, and Syrups" segment leads in sales, but the Carbonated and Iced Tea/Lemonade segments are also gaining traction. The top brands driving this growth are:

| Brand Name | Total Sales (Apr 2026, $M) | Units Sold | Avg. Item Price ($) | |:-----------|---------------------------:|-----------:|--------------------:| | [Journeyman](https://www.headset.io/brands/journeyman) | 0.23 | 14,137 | 15.99 | | [Major](https://www.headset.io/brands/major) | 0.07 | 4,409 | 15.95 | | [Zero Proof](https://www.headset.io/brands/zero-proof) | 0.06 | 2,644 | 21.79 | | [Highly (NJ)](https://www.headset.io/brands/highly-nj) | 0.02 | 955 | 23.64 | | [Cannabis Philosophy](https://www.headset.io/brands/cannabis-philosophy) | 0.01 | 363 | 38.93 | | [Cantrip](https://www.headset.io/brands/cantrip) | 0.01 | 1,564 | 6.20 | | [Chill Medicated](https://www.headset.io/brands/chill-medicated) | 0.01 | 278 | 21.76 | | [Bosky Labs](https://www.headset.io/brands/bosky-labs) | 0.004 | 189 | 23.10 |
Data Snapshot May 03, 2026

Top Cannabis Brands in New Jersey

Market Trends

Product Category Market Share In New Jersey

Monthly Cannabis Sales

Historical Cannabis Sales In New Jersey

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