Overview

Sales in North Dakota have more than doubled compared to two years ago, with cumulative two-year growth reaching 101.1% in a market that still operates just eight dispensaries. Year-over-year sales climbed 88.9% through April 2026 while unit volume rose 45.0%, meaning prices are expanding rather than compressing—a 30.3% year-over-year price increase that stands in contrast to most mature cannabis markets nationwide. The state remains a small-tier market, but its growth trajectory and rising average prices signal that consumer demand is outpacing supply-side expansion, as the dispensary count has held flat with no new stores opening over the past year. PURE DAKOTA leads as the top brand in a market where flower commands an overwhelming 91.4% category share. North Dakota legalized medicinal marijuana in 2016 and later approved recreational cannabis; licensed retail sales for adult use launched in recent years with a deliberately limited...

• Top Brand: Pure Dakota
• Top Category: Flower (67%)