New York Cannabis Sales

Few markets of any size can match New York's two-year sales surge of nearly 175%, a pace that reflects the sheer scale of pent-up demand in the most densely populated state to legalize recreational cannabis. The dispensary count jumped more than 38% year over year to 649 stores, yet the market remains in the emerging tier, suggesting significant runway as licensing continues to expand and the illicit market gradually contracts.

24-Month Trend

State	Sales	YoY
Michigan	$250-260M	4.6%
Florida	$170-180M	1.3%
New York	$150-160M	6.7%
Massachusetts	$150-160M	0.8%
Missouri	$130-140M	3.0%

Benchmarking

Market ComparisonApr 2026

Few markets of any size can match New York's two-year sales surge of nearly 175%, a pace that reflects the sheer scale of pent-up demand in the most densely populated state to legalize recreational cannabis. The dispensary count jumped more than 38% year over year to 649 stores, yet the market remains in the emerging tier, suggesting significant runway as licensing continues to expand and the illicit market gradually contracts.

24-Month Trend

State	Sales	YoY
Michigan	$250-260M	-4.6%
Florida	$170-180M	+1.3%
New York	$150-160M	+6.7%
Massachusetts	$150-160M	+0.8%
Missouri	$130-140M	+3.0%

Top performing dispensaries in New York.

Store	City	Est. Sales
#1 Happy Days Dispensary	Farmingdale	$2.5-5M
#2 Strain Stars - Farmingdale	Farmingdale	$2.5-5M
#3 The Travel Agency - Downtown Brooklyn	Brooklyn	$1-2.5M
#4 The Travel Agency - Union Square	Manhattan	$1-2.5M
#5 MJ Dispensary 585	Rochester	$1-2.5M

Pre-rolls are the standout category in New York, posting 20% year-over-year growth and now commanding nearly 22% of sales, a share that rivals many mature markets where the format took years to gain similar ground. Flower still leads at roughly 33% of the mix, while vapes hold 27% and grew close to 6% over the past year. Edibles account for about 15% of sales with modest gains, and concentrates remain a niche at 3%. Ayrloom has emerged as a top brand, particularly in formats that appeal to convenience-oriented consumers entering the legal market for the first time.

Category	Sales	Avg Price	YoY
#1Flower	$50M+	$43.75	2.5%
#2Vapes	$35-50M	$43.7	6.2%
#3Pre-Rolls	$25-35M	$18.47	19.5%
#4Edibles	$25-35M	$16.62	4.1%
#5Concentrates	$2.5-5M	$45.71	2.0%
#6Oral	$1-2.5M	$30.91	18.7%
#7Accessories	$1-2.5M	$9.87	13.5%
#8Topicals	$250-500K	$39.95	0.4%
#9Cbd	<$250K	$26.2	3.1%
#10Home-Grow	<$250K	$48.48	68.9%