Global Legal Cannabis Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The legal cannabis industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 134,448.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 25.5% is expected of the worldwide legal cannabis industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$27,354.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$134,448.1
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
25.5%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global legal cannabis market highlights

  • The global legal cannabis market generated a revenue of USD 27,354.3 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 134,448.1 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 25.5% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, marijuana accounted for a revenue of USD 20,976.8 million in 2023.
  • Hemp is the most lucrative source segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 27,354.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 134,448.1 million
Growth rate25.5% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentMarijuana
Fastest growing segmentHemp
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationMarijuana, Hemp

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 66.9% of the global legal cannabis market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, U.S. is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 40,097.2 million by 2030.

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Global legal cannabis market outlook

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Marijuana was the largest segment with a revenue share of 76.69% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global legal cannabis market based on marijuana, hemp covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Legal Cannabis Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Marijuana
      • Flower
      • Oil and Tinctures
    • Hemp
      • Hemp CBD
      • Supplements
      • Industrial Hemp
  • Global Legal Cannabis Derivative Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • CBD
    • THC
    • Others
  • Global Legal Cannabis End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Medical
      • Cancer
      • Chronic Pain
      • Depression and Anxiety
      • Arthritis
      • Diabetes
      • Glaucoma
      • Migraines
      • Epilepsy
      • Multiple Sclerosis
      • AIDS
      • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
      • Alzheimers's
      • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
      • Parkinson's
      • Tourettes
      • Others
    • Recreational
    • Industrial

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Global legal cannabis market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Legal cannabis market size, 2023 (US$M)

Global legal cannabis market share, by source, 2023 & 2030 (%, US$M)

Legal cannabis market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global legal cannabis market, by region, 2023 (US$M)

Global legal cannabis market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Source 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 CAGR
North America 11,012.8 13,449.0 8,802.6 12,417.1 15,223.2 18,308.9 21,594.4 24,977.8 28,840.9 33,219.8 38,189.3 43,013.8 47,488.8 14.6%
Europe 809.2 941.6 733.0 930.9 1,094.2 1,317.5 1,590.0 1,932.9 2,348.8 2,860.1 3,500.1 4,059.7 4,650.9 19.7%
Asia Pacific 1,240.0 1,501.8 1,171.8 1,405.5 1,739.1 2,342.0 3,588.3 6,660.1 11,407.6 17,921.7 25,722.5 31,807.6 37,735.3 48.8%
Latin America 197.1 241.9 188.7 223.0 278.5 357.4 462.7 599.1 775.1 1,004.2 1,307.9 1,637.9 2,110.7 28.9%
MEA 723.8 2,109.0 1,940.3 2,851.7 3,778.5 5,028.6 6,725.0 9,038.5 12,257.3 16,675.5 22,742.2 31,041.5 42,462.5 35.6%
Overall 13,982.9 18,243.3 12,836.3 17,828.1 22,113.5 27,354.3 33,960.4 43,208.4 55,629.8 71,681.3 91,462.1 111,560.4 134,448.1 25.5%

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