Arizona's marijuana market saw continued softening in late summer, with September marking the lowest combined sales total of 2024, according to preliminary tax collection data.
September recreational marijuana sales reached $67.3 million while medical sales clocked in at a paltry $15.8 million, for combined sales of $83.1 million — the lowest monthly total this year and almost $9 million less than in August, when recreational sales hit $74.8 million and medical sales were $17.8 million. And three months make a trend, as July recreational sales were $74.8 million and medical sales came in at $18.1 million.
The declining sales in recent months continue a pattern seen throughout 2024. Recreational sales peaked in March at $89.4 million before beginning a steady decline. Medical sales have fallen even more dramatically, dropping from $24.3 million in March to September's $15.8 million — a record low and a 35% decrease.
Through September, Arizonans have bought almost $920 million in marijuana products: $732.5 million in recreational sales and $187.4 million in medical cannabis. At the current rate, total sales will fall short of the $1.4 billion seen last year.
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