Ontario Cannabis Sales
Mar, 2024
Overview
The cannabis market in Ontario has demonstrated a steady growth trajectory over the past two years. With a total sales volume reaching $161.2 million in March 2024, the market has seen a year-over-year growth of 1.5%. This growth is coupled with a slight decrease in average item prices from $23.02 in March 2023 to $21.82 in March 2024, indicating a more competitive market landscape. Month-over-month growth has also been positive at 9.2%, reflecting a robust consumer demand.
Despite a general market expansion, the average item price reduction suggests that consumers are becoming more price-sensitive or that the market is adjusting to increased competition among brands. The total units sold in March 2024 amounted to approximately 7.4 million, with a month-over-month unit growth of 10.2% and a year-over-year unit growth of 7.1%, showcasing a healthy increase in product volume moving through the market.
Mar, 2024
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Market Comparison
When comparing Ontario's market to other provinces, it's clear that ON leads in total sales with $161.2 million, far surpassing other provinces like Alberta (AB) with $76.8 million and British Columbia (BC) with $60.4 million in March 2024. Ontario's growth rates, however, are more modest, with a year-over-year growth of 1.5%, compared to Alberta's 6.2% and BC's negative growth of -4.2%.
Ontario's pricing remains competitive, with an average item price of $21.82, which is slightly higher than Alberta's $21.51 and lower than British Columbia's $21.16. The pricing strategy in Ontario may be a factor in driving the volume of units sold, as consumers respond to the balance of price and product variety.
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Ontario Weed Prices
Category Performance
Focusing on the Pre-Roll category, it stands out with a significant year-over-year sales growth of 14.1% and a month-over-month sales growth of 11.2%. Within this category, the 'Connoisseur / Infused' segment shows an exceptional year-over-year growth of 29.8% and a month-over-month growth of 12.7%, indicating a growing consumer interest in premium and specialty products.
In terms of brand performance within the 'Connoisseur / Infused' segment for March 2024, General Admission leads with $6.43 million in sales, followed by Jeeter with $1.73 million. These brands are succeeding by capitalizing on the growing consumer preference for high-quality, specialty pre-rolls.