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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