New Cannabis Ventures presents a clear, concise summary of BDSA’s monthly cannabis sales data covering 15 key U.S. markets. In April, total cannabis sales across these states reached $2.13 billion—up 2.2% year-over-year. However, when excluding New York’s dramatic growth, overall sales were actually down 3% compared to April 2023.
Month-over-month, sales declined slightly by 1.1%. Still, when adjusting for the number of days in the month, sales rose by 2.2% on a per-day basis.
Western Markets
BDSA tracks cannabis sales in five western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and Oregon. In April, all five saw negative year-over-year growth. California experienced the largest drop at -18.9%, while Oregon had the smallest decline at -2.4%. On a per-day basis, four of the five states showed sequential sales growth compared to March, suggesting some monthly momentum despite the annual downturns.
Eastern Markets
The ten eastern states monitored by BDSA are Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Year-over-year growth varied widely—from a -6.8% decline in Illinois to an astonishing 930.7% increase in New York. This sharp rise was due to BDSA newly including adult-use sales in the state's totals, retroactively added from January.
Ohio, which launched adult-use sales in August 2023, also showed strong growth. Most other states saw only modest gains or slight declines. Sequential sales dipped in three states, with Florida and Pennsylvania—both medical-only markets—among the weaker performers.
Of particular concern is Florida, where signs of slowing sales have emerged despite an expanding number of dispensaries and unit volume growth. April marked the second consecutive month of decline for the state, which had previously never seen monthly sales drop.
Market Insights and Further Analysis
While this summary offers a snapshot of April's cannabis sales trends, BDSA provides more comprehensive insights into product categories, brand performance, and market dynamics across all 15 states. For those seeking detailed segmentation, historical data, and actionable analytics, BDSA Solutions offers access to a wealth of information tailored to industry professionals.
As legal cannabis markets continue to evolve, monthly data like this helps stakeholders navigate shifting consumer patterns, regulatory changes, and competitive pressures shaping the industry landscape.
