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Key regions: Australia, Europe, South Africa, United States, Netherlands
The Medical Cannabis market in APAC has been experiencing significant growth and development in recent years.
Customer preferences: Customers in the APAC region are increasingly turning to medical cannabis products as an alternative form of treatment for various health conditions. The shift towards natural and holistic remedies, coupled with growing awareness about the potential benefits of medical cannabis, has driven the demand for these products in the region.
Trends in the market: In Australia, there has been a notable trend towards legalizing and regulating medical cannabis, leading to a more structured market with increased access for patients. On the other hand, in Japan, while the market is still in its nascent stages, there is a growing interest and acceptance of medical cannabis for certain medical conditions.
Local special circumstances: In South Korea, the government has been actively promoting the use of medical cannabis for specific ailments, which has resulted in a growing market for these products. In contrast, in China, strict regulations and cultural stigmas surrounding cannabis have hindered the market's growth, despite increasing interest from consumers.
Underlying macroeconomic factors: The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and the aging population in countries like Japan and South Korea have contributed to the growing acceptance and demand for medical cannabis as a treatment option. Additionally, the economic potential of the medical cannabis industry has prompted governments in the region to explore regulatory changes to capitalize on this emerging market.
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.Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm (EST)
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