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

Top performing dispensaries in New York.

Store	City	Est. Sales
#1 Happy Days Dispensary	Farmingdale	$2.5-5M
#2

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.