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Industry Intelligence

Market data, regulatory tracking, and business intelligence for cannabis industry professionals, investors, and researchers. Updated as markets and laws evolve.

Market Reports Laws & Regulations

$57.4B

Global Market Size (2025)

+14.2% YoY

U.S. States with Legal Cannabis

+2 since 2024

$16.1B

U.S. Legal Market Revenue

+8.7% YoY

428K+

Cannabis Industry Jobs (U.S.)

+12% YoY

Market Structure

Industry Segments

The legal cannabis industry spans cultivation, processing, retail, and a growing ancillary services sector.

28%

Cultivation

Indoor, greenhouse, and outdoor cultivation. Consolidation accelerating as large MSOs acquire smaller operators.

Consolidating

22%

Processing & Manufacturing

Extraction, infusion, and manufacturing. Automation investment increasing. White-label manufacturing growing.

Growing

35%

Retail & Dispensaries

The largest segment by revenue. Multi-state operators dominating. Delivery and e-commerce expanding rapidly.

Growing

15%

Ancillary Services

Technology, compliance, testing, packaging, and professional services. Fastest-growing segment by company count.

Fastest Growth

Intelligence Reports

Market Reports

Market Intelligence

U.S. Cannabis Market Report Q1 2026

State-by-state revenue analysis, price compression trends, and MSO market share data for Q1 2026.

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Regulatory

Global Regulatory Landscape 2026

Comprehensive review of cannabis regulatory frameworks across 40+ jurisdictions, with compliance implications.

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Science & R&D

Cannabis Science Pipeline Report

Active clinical trials, emerging cannabinoids, and pharmaceutical pipeline analysis for 2026.

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Consumer

Retail & Consumer Trends 2026

Consumer segmentation, product category shifts, and dispensary experience benchmarking.

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Live Tracker

Regulatory Updates

Key legislative and regulatory developments across major cannabis markets, updated monthly.

Apr 2026

Federal (U.S.)In ProgressImpact: High

DEA rescheduling proposal to Schedule III advances to final rule review. Public comment period closed with 43,000+ submissions.

Mar 2026

GermanyActiveImpact: High

Cannabis Act (CanG) Phase 2 implementation: licensed social clubs now operational in 12 states. Commercial sales framework under review.

Mar 2026

OhioActiveImpact: Medium

Adult-use retail sales reach $180M in first full quarter. Dispensary license expansion approved by state board.

Feb 2026

CanadaUpcomingImpact: Medium

Health Canada releases updated Good Production Practices (GPP) guidance for cannabis 2.0 products. Compliance deadline: Q4 2026.

Feb 2026

New YorkActiveImpact: Medium

OCM issues 200 additional conditional adult-use retail dispensary (CAURD) licenses. Social equity applicants prioritized.

Jan 2026

EUIn ProgressImpact: High

European Commission publishes framework for CBD as a novel food ingredient. Member states given 18 months to align national regulations.

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Resources for Industry Professionals

Clinicians, researchers, compliance officers, and business professionals — access specialized resources tailored to your role.

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