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District of Columbia Cannabis Sales

Apr 2026

Overview

Sales in the District of Columbia have surged nearly 79% over the past two years, making it one of the fastest-expanding small markets on the East Coast. Year-over-year growth stands at 27.3% as of April 2026, fueled by a dispensary count that has climbed 21% to 75 locations. Average prices dipped 4.3% year-over-year, yet volume gains have more than offset the decline. The market occupies a unique position as a federal enclave surrounded by Virginia and Maryland, both of which have their own evolving cannabis programs, creating a cross-border dynamic where tourists, commuters, and residents all shape demand. Alternative Solutions leads among brands in the district. D.C. legalized medicinal marijuana in 2010 and voters approved recreational use through Initiative 71 in 2014, though a congressional spending rider long blocked the city from taxing and regulating adult-use retail. Licensed medical sales have operated for years, and the...

  • Top Brand: Alternative Solutions
  • Category Breakout: 47.0%
  • Top Category: Flower (47%)

Benchmarking

District of Columbia iconMarket ComparisonApr 2026

Among small-tier markets, D.C. stands out with a two-year sales increase of nearly 79%, outpacing many peers that have plateaued after their initial launch surges. The 21% year-over-year expansion of dispensary locations to 75 stores signals that licensing momentum has not stalled, and the district's geography—drawing foot traffic from neighboring Maryland and Virginia—gives it a cross-border demand advantage uncommon for a market this size.

24-Month Trend

District of Columbia market trend chart
StateSalesYoY
Rhode Island$10-15M24.1%
West Virginia$5-10M2.7%
District of Columbia$5-10M27.3%
South Dakota$5-10M3.0%
Delaware$5-10M202.6%

Store Performance

District of Columbia iconTop Performing Stores

Top performing dispensaries in District of Columbia.

StoreCityEst. Sales
#1
Takoma Wellness Center logo
Takoma Wellness Center		Washington$1-2.5M
#2
Kinfolk - Washington DC logo
Kinfolk - Washington DC		Washington$250-500K
#3Wishing WellnessWashington$250-500K
#4
District Cannabis - Washington logo
District Cannabis - Washington		Washington$250-500K
#5UpNSmoke LLC GeorgetownWashington$250-500K

Category View

District of Columbia iconCategory PerformanceApr 2026

Pre-rolls are the fastest-moving segment in D.C., posting 56.5% year-over-year growth and now accounting for 13.6% of the mix, while edibles follow closely at 45.4% growth and a 14.9% share. Flower still commands nearly half the market at 48.5%, growing a steady 22.4%, and vapes hold 20.4% with similar momentum. Oral products are the lone decliner, slipping 5.6% to just 2.6% of sales. Alternative Solutions continues to anchor the brand landscape as convenience-oriented formats like pre-rolls and edibles gain ground.

CategorySalesAvg PriceYoY
#1Flower$2.5-5M$46.9222.4%
#2Vapes$1-2.5M$53.1723.8%
#3Edibles$.5M-1M$39.6145.4%
#4Pre-Rolls$.5M-1M$21.8756.5%
#5Oral<$250K$47.25.6%
#6Concentrates<$250K$64.512.7%
#7Accessories<$250K$10.093.1%
#8Topicals<$250K$37.438.2%

Top Brands

Category LeadersApr 2026

Category leaders show which brands are currently strongest by segment in District of Columbia, with 1-month rank movement when available.

Product Leaders

Category Product LeadersApr 2026

Top ranked products by category for District of Columbia, based on the latest state-category product snapshot.

District of Columbia icon

Vapes

Apr 2026
ProductBrandApr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026
Glitter Bomb Disposables 1000 Mg
Glitter Bomb Disposables 1000 Mg
Molecular Farms#1#4#15
Florida Wedding Live Resin Disposables 1000 Mg
Florida Wedding Live Resin Disposables 1000 Mg
District Cannabis#2#2#5
Hella Honeydew Disposables 1000 Mg
Hella Honeydew Disposables 1000 Mg
Molecular Farms#3#30N/A
Lemon Cherry Gelato Disposables 1000 Mg
Lemon Cherry Gelato Disposables 1000 Mg
Dompen#4#13#30
Green Crack Disposables 1000 Mg
Green Crack Disposables 1000 Mg
Dc Xtracts#5#58#141
District of Columbia icon

Edibles

Apr 2026
ProductBrandApr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026
Cherry Gummies 30 Mg
Cherry Gummies 30 Mg
Easyday#1#183N/A
Blue Raspberry Gummies Cbn 100 Mg
Blue Raspberry Gummies Cbn 100 Mg
Easyday#2#1#7
Blood Orange Gummies 100 Mg
Blood Orange Gummies 100 Mg
Easyday#3#6#3
Sour Apple Gummies 20 Mg
Sour Apple Gummies 20 Mg
Easyday#4#4#1
Infused Chocolate 20mg (10 Pack)
Infused Chocolate 20mg (10 Pack)
District Cannabis#5#2#2
District of Columbia icon

Accessories

Apr 2026
ProductBrandApr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026
Grav® Slush Cup Clear Smoking Accessories
Grav® Slush Cup Clear Smoking Accessories
Grav#1#3N/A
Tyson Ranch Blunt Wraps Blunt Wraps
Tyson Ranch Blunt Wraps Blunt Wraps
Futurola#2#1#2
Clipper Lighter
Clipper Lighter
Clipper Lighter#3N/AN/A
Tips Raw Tips
Tips Raw Tips
Raw Papers#4#5#3
Puffco Proxy
Puffco#5#7#4

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