NJ Cannabis Statistics 2026: Sales, Dispensaries & Prices
Updated October 12, 2026 · Data through June 2026 · Refreshed quarterly
New Jersey's legal cannabis market passed $1 billion in annual sales in 2024 and kept growing in 2025. This page collects the latest official figures on sales, dispensaries, prices, taxes, products and delivery, with every number linked to its primary source. Most data comes from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC).
Key New Jersey cannabis statistics
- $1.16 billion in legal cannabis sales in 2025, up 7.4% from 2024.
- 96% of 2025 sales were adult-use (recreational) purchases.
- $116.4 million in adult-use sales in May 2026, the highest month on record.
- 350 adult-use retailers licensed to operate as of August 2026.
- 211 of 564 municipalities (37%) allow at least one type of cannabis business.
- $6.51 average price per gram of adult-use flower in June 2026, down 21.8% in a year.
- $78.5 million in cannabis sales tax and social equity fees collected in 2025.
- $3.67 billion in certified adult-use sales since the market opened on April 21, 2022.
How much legal cannabis does New Jersey sell?
New Jersey sold $1.16 billion of legal cannabis in 2025, according to certified figures from the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC). That is up 7.4% from $1.08 billion in 2024. Adult-use (recreational) purchases made up $1.12 billion, or 96% of the total.
| Year | Adult-use sales | Medical sales | Total sales | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022* | $329.5M | $226.1M | $555.7M | n/a |
| 2023 | $681.2M | $124.7M | $805.9M | +45.0% |
| 2024 | $1,000.1M | $83.9M | $1,084.0M | +34.5% |
| 2025 | $1,118.0M | $46.2M | $1,164.2M | +7.4% |
| 2026 (Jan to Jun) | $540.2M | $9.7M | $549.8M | Partial year |
*Adult-use sales began April 21, 2022. 2026 figures are certified quarterly totals for Q1 and Q2 and may be revised as late collections post. See methodology below.
Source: NJ CRC certified quarterly sales, Q2 2026 report
What were New Jersey's monthly cannabis sales in 2026?
New Jersey adult-use sales reached $116.4 million in May 2026 and $115.3 million in June 2026, the two highest months on record. June sales were 22.8% higher than June 2025. These monthly figures come from the state's Metrc tracking system and are reported by the CRC before certification.
| Month (2026) | Adult-use sales | Medical sales |
|---|---|---|
| January | $103.4M | $3.39M |
| February | $94.8M | $2.94M |
| March | $105.6M | $3.14M |
| April | $108.9M | $3.06M |
| May | $116.4M | $2.90M |
| June | $115.3M | $2.77M |
Source: NJ CRC, July 16, 2026 public meeting slides
How many dispensaries are in New Jersey?
As of August 5, 2026, the CRC reported 350 adult-use retailers and 57 medical dispensaries licensed to operate in New Jersey. The CRC says more than 315 medicinal and adult-use dispensaries are open across all 21 counties. Some locations hold both licenses, so the two counts overlap.
| License type | Licensed to operate |
|---|---|
| Adult-use retailer | 350 |
| Adult-use manufacturer | 83 |
| Adult-use cultivator | 71 |
| Medical dispensary | 57 |
| Medical cultivator | 18 |
| Medical manufacturer | 12 |
| Testing lab | 8 |
| Adult-use wholesaler | 7 |
| Adult-use delivery | 5 |
| Adult-use distributor | 3 |
| Total | 614 |
Growth has been fast. New Jersey had 12 adult-use dispensaries when sales began in April 2022, passed 100 in early 2024, and had more than 270 by the end of 2025.
Source: NJ CRC, August 6, 2026 public meeting slides
How many New Jersey towns allow cannabis businesses?
By the end of 2025, 211 of New Jersey's 564 municipalities (37%) had allowed at least one class of cannabis business, according to the CRC. The other 353 had not allowed any licensed cannabis business within their borders.
Towns that opt out can still have residents who buy legally. Licensed delivery serves many of those towns, which is why delivery coverage matters in North Jersey. See which towns Emerald Tea Supply Co. delivers to on our cannabis delivery page.
Source: NJ CRC, 2025 in Review (Feb. 6, 2026)
Source: State of New Jersey, NJ Fast Facts (564 municipalities)
How much tax revenue does New Jersey collect from cannabis?
New Jersey collected $67.5 million in sales and use tax on adult-use cannabis in 2025, plus $11.0 million from the Social Equity Excise Fee (SEEF), for $78.5 million combined. In the first half of 2026 the state collected $37.5 million in cannabis sales tax and $5.8 million in SEEF.
| Year | Cannabis sales and use tax | Social Equity Excise Fee | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $20.1M | $0.7M | $20.8M |
| 2023 | $41.9M | $3.2M | $45.1M |
| 2024 | $61.0M | $3.5M | $64.5M |
| 2025 | $67.5M | $11.0M | $78.5M |
| 2026 (Jan to Jun) | $37.5M | $5.8M | $43.2M |
Adult-use cannabis carries New Jersey's 6.625% state sales tax. Municipalities that host cannabis businesses may add a local transfer tax of up to 2%. The SEEF is charged per ounce at the cultivation level and was set at $2.50 per ounce for 2025 and 2026.
Source: NJ CRC certified quarterly sales and revenue, Q2 2026 report
How much does cannabis cost in New Jersey?
The average adult-use flower price in New Jersey was $6.51 per gram in June 2026, down 21.8% from $8.33 a year earlier, based on CRC data. At that rate an eighth (3.5 grams) works out to about $22.79 and an ounce to about $185 before tax.
| Month | Adult-use flower, per gram | Medical flower, per gram |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | $8.33 | $8.05 |
| September 2025 | $8.09 | $8.08 |
| December 2025 | $7.42 | $7.41 |
| March 2026 | $6.94 | $7.45 |
| June 2026 | $6.51 | $7.02 |
Per-eighth and per-ounce figures are Emerald Tea Supply Co. calculations from the CRC per-gram average (3.5 g per eighth, 28.35 g per ounce) and exclude tax. For longer-term context, Cannabis Business Times reported an average adult-use flower price of about $396 per ounce in January 2023. The CRC reports that average prices fell 48% between January 2023 and March 2026 while transactions rose 74%.
Source: NJ CRC, July 16, 2026 public meeting slides
Source: NJ CRC, May 14, 2026 public meeting slides
Source: Cannabis Business Times (Dec. 2023)
What are the most popular cannabis products in New Jersey?
Flower is the top-selling category in New Jersey at 39.3% of June 2026 sales. Vape cartridges follow at 26.2%, then raw pre-rolls at 11.0%, concentrates at 10.7%, and edibles at 10.5%, according to the CRC.
| Product category | Share of sales, June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Flower | 39.3% |
| Vape cartridges | 26.2% |
| Raw pre-rolls | 11.0% |
| Concentrates | 10.7% |
| Edibles | 10.5% |
| Shake and trim | 1.3% |
| Tinctures | 0.4% |
| Capsules and pills | 0.3% |
| Lotions and creams | 0.2% |
| Infused beverages | 0.2% |
According to the CRC, flower's share fell about 2 points year over year while concentrates rose about 5 points.
Source: NJ CRC, July 16, 2026 public meeting slides
Which New Jersey counties buy the most cannabis?
Camden County led New Jersey cannabis sales in June 2026 with 10.2% of the statewide total, followed by Monmouth (9.8%) and Burlington (9.3%). Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Morris counties together accounted for 26.2% of statewide sales.
Source: NJ CRC, July 16, 2026 public meeting slides
How many medical cannabis patients are in New Jersey?
New Jersey had 42,984 registered medical cannabis patients as of September 15, 2026, down 54% from 93,924 in December 2023. Medical sales fell from $226.1 million in 2022 to $46.2 million in 2025 while adult-use sales grew.
| Date | Registered patients |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | 93,924 |
| End of 2025 | 52,877 |
| May 2026 | 46,704 |
| September 15, 2026 | 42,984 |
Source: NJ CRC, Frequently Requested Data
Source: NJ CRC, 2025 in Review
Source: Cannabis Business Times (Dec. 2023)
How many cannabis transactions happen in New Jersey each month?
New Jersey dispensaries recorded 3,469,103 transactions in June 2026, up 26% from June 2025, per CRC data. Combined adult-use and medical sales that month were about $118.1 million, which works out to an average of roughly $34 per transaction.
| Month (2026) | Transactions |
|---|---|
| January | 3,019,441 |
| February | 2,784,589 |
| March | 3,117,861 |
| April | 3,374,498 |
| May | 3,519,924 |
| June | 3,469,103 |
Average transaction value is an Emerald Tea Supply Co. calculation: June 2026 adult-use plus medical sales divided by June 2026 transactions.
Source: NJ CRC, July 16, 2026 public meeting slides
Is cannabis delivery legal in New Jersey?
Yes. Cannabis delivery to adults 21 and older is legal in New Jersey. As of August 5, 2026, the CRC reported five adult-use delivery licenses operating statewide. Licensed retailers, including Emerald Tea Supply Co. in Bloomfield, also deliver to homes in their approved service areas.
Delivery reaches residents of towns without a local dispensary. Emerald Tea Supply Co. delivers across Essex, Bergen, Passaic, Morris and Hudson counties. See delivery areas and minimums.
Source: NJ CRC, August 6, 2026 public meeting slides
New Jersey cannabis timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| November 2020 | New Jersey voters approve adult-use cannabis legalization |
| April 21, 2022 | Adult-use sales begin at 12 dispensaries |
| Early 2024 | More than 100 dispensaries open statewide |
| 2024 | Annual sales pass $1 billion for the first time |
| July 2025 | First cannabis consumption area licenses awarded |
| 2025 | Sales reach $1.16 billion; 211 municipalities allow cannabis businesses |
| May 2026 | Record month: $116.4 million in adult-use sales |
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Source: Emerald Tea Supply Co., "New Jersey Cannabis Statistics (2026)," https://emeraldteasupply.com/education/new-jersey-cannabis-statistics
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Methodology and sources
Annual and quarterly sales and tax figures are certified totals published by the CRC. Certified totals are based on reported tax collections and may be revised as late payments post. Monthly sales, transactions, prices, product mix and county shares come from the CRC's public meeting presentations, which draw on the state's Metrc seed-to-sale tracking system. These monthly figures are reported before certification and do not always add up to the certified quarterly totals. Where we calculate a figure ourselves, such as per-ounce prices or average transaction value, we say so next to it. Percentages are rounded to one decimal place.
- NJ CRC: Frequently Requested Data (quarterly sales reports)
- NJ CRC: Certified Medicinal and Recreational Sales, Q2 2026
- NJ CRC: August 6, 2026 public meeting slides
- NJ CRC: July 16, 2026 public meeting slides
- NJ CRC: May 14, 2026 public meeting slides
- NJ CRC: 2025 in Review
- State of New Jersey: NJ Fast Facts
- Cannabis Business Times: New Jersey quarterly sales record (Dec. 2023)
Update log. October 12, 2026: page published with data through June 2026.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal, tax or medical advice. Cannabis is for adults 21 and older. Emerald Tea Supply Co. is a licensed New Jersey Class 5 cannabis retailer (License RE000241), regulated by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission, at 368B Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003.