UK Legal Marijuana Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The legal marijuana market in UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 125.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 30.8% is expected of UK legal marijuana market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$19.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$125.4
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
30.7%
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UK

UK legal marijuana market highlights

  • The UK legal marijuana market generated a revenue of USD 19.2 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 125.4 million by 2030.
  • The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 30.8% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, medical use was the largest revenue generating application in 2023.
  • Adult Use is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Legal marijuana market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 19.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 125.4 million
Growth rate30.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentMedical use
Fastest growing segmentAdult Use
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationMedical Use, Adult Use
Key market players worldwideCanopy Growth Corp, Aurora Cannabis Inc, Tilray Brands Inc, MediPharm Labs Corp, The Cronos Group, Wayland Group Corp, OrganiGram Holdings Inc, Lexaria Bioscience Corp, GW Pharmaceuticals


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UK accounted for 0.1% of the global legal marijuana market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Europe, Switzerland legal marijuana market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Switzerland is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 625.5 million by 2030.

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Medical use was the largest segment with a revenue share of 65.1% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the UK legal marijuana market based on medical use, adult use covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


UK is rapidly advancing its medical marijuana legal framework and legalized marijuana for medical use in November 2018. The rising awareness regarding the benefits of marijuana in chronic pain management and mental disorders is boosting the growth of the UK market. 

As per recent news, NHS is scheduled to carry out a clinical trial of cannabis oils and its benefits on physical, mental, and emotional health. The UK laws on cannabis cultivation, possession, and consumption are stringent and therefore, the medical marijuana market relies mainly on imports. 

In September 2020, UK launched the Cancard, a medical cannabis card to exempt prescribed users from arrest and prosecution. Cancard initiative was launched with the support of the Police Federation, medical practitioners, and government authorities. 

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