Ohio Cannabis Market Soars To $76M In Less Than 2 Months But Michigan Remains The Leader

Ohio’s recreational marijuana industry is gaining momentum, with sales reaching $76.3 million as of the end of September. When recreational cannabis shops officially opened their doors this past Aug. 6, sales zoomed to over $22.5 million in the first 12 days with medical marijuana contributing an additional $16 million.

In under two months, Ohio’s legal weed market has moved over 8,813 pounds of plant materials and 1.2 million units of manufactured products through the state’s 124 dual-use dispensaries that cater to both medical and recreational customers.

Neighboring Michigan: A Well-Established Competitor

Though Ohio’s market is moving right along after last November’s legalization vote, Michigan’s industry is chugging ahead even faster. Recreational marijuana sales, which began there in 2019 have continued to rise despite …

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