Cannabis Market News and Legislation Updates

Ontario Cannabis Market

Ontario is the largest provincial cannabis market in Canada and accounts for nearly 40% of annual cannabis retail sales. Since October 17, 2018, Ontario retailers have generated in excess of $10 billion in legal cannabis revenue and sales for 2025 are estimated to be around 10% up from 2024.

Updated: February 4, 2026

Manitoba Cannabis Market

Sales for 2025 were estimated to be worth more than $265 million which is around 17% up from 2024. According to the 2024-2025 Annual Report from Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, cannabis has become the corporation’s primary engine for growth; revenue from cannabis operations from FY 2024 to FY 2025 outpaced the absolute dollar growth of both liquor and casino sectors.

Updated: February 4, 2026

Canadian Cannabis Market

Since the legalization of adult-use cannabis in Canada in October 2018, annual retail sales have continuously risen – surpassing $5.6 billion by 2025.

Updated: February 4, 2026

Brazil Cannabis Market

In a meeting on January 28, 2026, Brazil formally legalized medical cannabis cultivation for the first time, while also revising laws to increase patient access, expand administration routes, and facilitate research, among other changes.

Updated: January 29, 2026

Cannabis Market in the Netherlands

The Netherlands officially launched the experimental phase of its “Controlled Cannabis Supply Chain Experiment” on April 7, 2025, becoming the first country in Europe to implement a regulated framework for the commercial cultivation and retail sale of adult-use cannabis.

Updated: January 21, 2026

Australia Hemp CBD Industry

Australia’s hemp industry is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, with plantings soaring by 119% from 2023 to 2024, driven by booming demand for sustainable construction materials and nutrient-rich hemp foods.

Updated: January 20, 2026

UK Cannabis Market

With a rapidly expanding patient base and a surge in prescriptions, the UK has solidified its position as the second largest medical cannabis market in Europe, now valued at over £233 million.

Updated: January 12, 2026

Washington Cannabis Market

In calendar year 2021 (January-December), cannabis sales reached their peak at $1,467 million but since then have declined by 18.4% to $1,197 million in 2024. The first two quarters of 2025 brought $562 million worth of cannabis sales. While Washington’s cannabis sales have been falling in the last few years, this is due to lower prices of cannabis products rather than lower sales volumes.

Updated: January 11, 2026

New Zealand Hemp Industry

New Zealand’s new reforms – which eliminate licensing requirements for hemp cultivation and handling, raise the THC limit to 1%, and permit whole-plant utilization – bring it closer to unlocking the full potential of its hemp sector.

Updated: January 9, 2026