U.S. Legal Marijuana Sales Reach $2.25 Billion in January, Up Over 10% From a Year Ago
- Legal marijuana sales in the U.S. reached $2.25 billion in January 2025, marking over a 10% increase from the previous month.
- Growth was observed in both adult-use and medical marijuana markets, despite price compression in several mature states.
- The data analysis includes reports from 23 states with adult-use markets and five large medical-only states, with Minnesota included for the first time.
- Sales figures were compiled using state regulatory agency reports supplemented by market data from the research firm Headset.
According to an analysis of state sales data conducted by The Marijuana Herald, legal marijuana sales across the U.S. reached $2.25 billion last month, an increase of over 10% from January 2025. The January total reflects continued growth across both adult-use and medical markets, with year-over-year sales increasing despite ongoing price compression in several mature states. The figures are based on monthly reports released by state marijuana regulatory agencies and commissions, along with supplemental market data from the research firm Headset when necessary.
The analysis covers 23 states with active adult-use marijuana markets, in addition to five of the largest medical-only states. This is the first monthly breakdown in which Minnesota is included.
Below is a state-by-state breakdown of January’s legal marijuana sales.
*Medical-only states.