Canada Retailers Sold CA$418 Million Worth of Marijuana in January, Up 6% From Last Year
- Statistics Canada reported a 6% increase in marijuana sales in January 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, with a total of CA$419 million.
- Ontario led the country in sales with CA$150 million, followed by Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, and Manitoba.
- In December 2024, Canada experienced its highest-grossing month for marijuana sales, reaching CA$499.7 million and totaling CA$5.3 billion for the year.
- Canada legalized marijuana in 2018, allowing adults to buy and possess a limited amount and grow plants for personal use, with over 4,100 licensed retail outlets in the country.
That’s a roughly 6% increase over the CA$395 million sold during the same month in 2024, according to new data released today by Statistics Canada.
Ontario once again led the country with CA$150 million in sales, followed by Alberta with CA$81 million. British Columbia came in third with CA$72 million, Quebec was fourth with CA$52 million, and Manitoba rounded out the top five with CA$16 million. The new figures come after Statistics Canada reported that December 2024 marked the highest-grossing month for marijuana sales in the country’s history, bringing in CA$499.7 million. That pushed total marijuana sales for 2024 to CA$5.3 billion.
Canada legalized marijuana nationwide in 2018, with retail sales launching the following year. Adults 18 and older are allowed to purchase and possess up to 30 grams of marijuana or 10 grams of marijuana concentrates. Households can also grow up to four marijuana plants for personal use.
The country now has over 4,100 licensed marijuana retail outlets. All marijuana products are subject to an excise tax, in addition to provincial sales taxes that range between 5% and 15%. Dried flower and pre-rolls are taxed at a minimum of CA$1 per gram or 10% of the wholesale price—whichever is higher.