Recent data from the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department revealed that legal marijuana retailers in the state sold more than $47 million worth of adult-use and medical marijuana products in September. Although this figure indicated a slight decline from August’s record-breaking monthly sales of $48 million, it also showed that New Mexico surpassed half a billion dollars in recreational marijuana purchases since April 2021.
The state’s seed-to-sale tracking program discovered a logic error in prior reports, prompting a reevaluation of all sales data from April 2022 to September 2023. Consequently, updated information confirms that New Mexico’s adult-use cannabis market has exceeded half a billion dollars since its inception.
Highest Monthly Sales Totals for Massachusetts, Michigan, and Illinois
Massachusetts marijuana retailers have now sold over $5 billion worth of adult-use products since the launch of the state’s recreational market five years ago. Meanwhile, in July, Illinois can boast of recording the second-highest monthly total ($140 million) since the advent of its adult-use market in 2020. In Michigan, another record-breaking high had been established, with nearly $277 million worth of cannabis transactions occurring during the same month.
Milestone Achievements for Connecticut and Maine
In addition to the abovementioned states, Connecticut and Maine have also reached remarkable milestones. With $25 million worth of medical and adult-use cannabis purchases recorded in August, Connecticut managed yet another impressive sales record. Simultaneously, Maine achieved a new peak by garnering nearly $22 million worth of purchases within the same month.
Montana Reaches Record-High Sales
Montana also reported record numbers, with adult-use cannabis sales breaking new records in August. Conversely, the state saw its lowest levels of medical marijuana sales since first opening recreational markets.
Maryland’s Thriving Second Month
Officials in Maryland announced that the state enjoyed nearly $92 million worth of cannabis product transactions during its second month of legal adult-use sales. This figure set a new sales record for Maryland as well.
Missouri Averages $4 Million Daily Sales Since February
Retailers in Missouri have consistently achieved around $4 million in daily revenues since the inauguration of the adult-use market in February. Consequently, total marijuana purchases in June amounted to an unparalleled $121.2 million.
Growing Momentum in the US Marijuana Industry
The above figures indicate the growing momentum within the United States marijuana industry. As more states continue to approve and launch their respective legal markets, these exceptional sales numbers will likely persist or even increase. This trend has far-reaching implications for the overall development and stability of the industry, considering significant factors such as taxation and regulation, job creation, and public opinion. Ultimately, this could potentially fuel further reforms and improvements at both state and federal levels in the future.
Rita Ferreira
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