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  • Revenue in the Cannabis market in India is forecasted to reach US$680.80m in 2024.
  • The revenue is anticipated to demonstrate an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 2.36%, leading to a market volume of US$765.00m by 2029.
  • When compared globally, the United States is expected to generate the highest revenue (US$42.98bn in 2024).
  • In terms of per person revenues in 2024, US$49.54 is generated concerning the total population figures.
  • India's cannabis market is burgeoning, with increasing interest in medicinal and recreational products, signaling a shift towards more progressive attitudes.

Definition:
The Cannabis market covers products derived from the cannabis plant used for medical or recreational purposes. These products may include dried flowers, oils, edibles, tinctures, and topicals. Depending on the regulations in each country or state, these products are provided by dispensaries, pharmacies, and/or online platforms. They may be consumed in the form of smoking, vaporizing, eating, or applying topically.

Structure:
The market includes Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Recreational Cannabis as well as CBD Products. The Medical and Pharmaceutical Cannabis markets include products used to treat conditions such as chronic pain, mental disorders, and other medical conditions. The Recreational Cannabis and the the CBD Products markets include products used for personal enjoyment or leisure purposes. All cannabis markets include various forms of cannabis such as flowers, concentrates, edibles, and topicals.

Additional information:
Market values represent the revenues generated by retail prices paid to vendors, either directly or through distribution channels (excluding VAT). Reported market revenues include spending by consumers (B2C), companies (B2B), and governments (B2G).

Company examples: Canopy Growth Corporation, Aurora Cannabis, Curaleaf Holdings, Tilray, Green Thumb Industries, Trulieve Cannabis, Verano Holdings.

In-Scope

  • Recreational Cannabis
  • Medical Cannabis
  • Pharmaceutical Cannabis
  • CBD Products

Out-Of-Scope

  • Illegal cannabis
  • Cannabis cultivated for private use
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Study Details

    Revenue

    Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Users

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Analyst Opinion

    The Cannabis market in India has been experiencing significant growth and development in recent years.

    Customer preferences:
    Customers in India are increasingly turning to Cannabis products for medicinal and recreational purposes, driving the demand for a variety of products such as oils, edibles, and topicals.

    Trends in the market:
    One of the key trends in the Indian Cannabis market is the rising acceptance and legalization of Cannabis for medicinal use in certain states. This trend is shaping the market landscape and opening up new opportunities for both domestic and international players.

    Local special circumstances:
    India has a long history of Cannabis cultivation for traditional and cultural practices. This deep-rooted connection with the plant has contributed to a growing acceptance of Cannabis products in the country. Additionally, the diverse cultural and religious beliefs in India influence the demand for specific types of Cannabis products.

    Underlying macroeconomic factors:
    The increasing awareness about the potential health benefits of Cannabis, coupled with changing regulatory environment, is fueling the growth of the Cannabis market in India. Moreover, the expanding middle-class population with higher disposable incomes is driving the demand for premium Cannabis products.

    Global Comparison

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Methodology

    Data coverage:

    Data encompasses B2B and B2C enterprises. Figures are based on companies' revenues, funding values and global consumer survey data. Revenues include retail, sales and taxes.

    Modeling approach / Market size:

    Market sizes are determined by a Top-Down approach, based on a specific rationale for each market market. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use financial reports, third-party data. Next, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations such as tobacco spending per capita, medical product spending per capita, consumer spending and consumer spending for recreation purposes, population. This data helps us to estimate the market size for each country individually.

    Forecasts:

    In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the particular market. For example, S-Curve function, ARIMA time series model and exponential curve function.

    Additional Notes:

    The market is updated twice per year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is considered at a country-specific level. GCS data is reweighted for representativeness.

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    Key Market Indicators

    Notes: Based on data from IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

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    Cannabis market worldwide - Statistics & Facts

    Cannabis or marijuana, the psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant is growing in popularity around the globe, both for recreational and medicinal uses. While there are many countries that have legalized cannabis in some capacity for medical purposes, only a handful have done so for recreational use. Even though cannabis is not federally legal in the United States, the combined legal states represent the largest market in the world. After the U.S., Canada, which legalized cannabis nation-wide in 2018 represents the next largest market. In 2021, a new coalition government was formed in Germany that indicated that the legalization of cannabis was on their agenda. Germany would be the largest legal adult-use market in Europe and would act as a test case for other countries on the continent considering the merits of legalization.
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