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Alaska Cannabis Sales

Feb 2026

Overview

Alaska's cannabis market contracted 10.5% year-over-year as of February 2026, making it one of the steeper declines among small-tier U.S. markets despite a near-flat dispensary count of 187 stores. Prices actually climbed 7.4% over the same period, suggesting the sales decline is volume-driven rather than a pricing collapse. Over a two-year window, the market has slipped roughly 9.5%, pointing to a sustained contraction rather than a single bad quarter. Alaska's geographic isolation, sparse population, and seasonal tourism swings create a demand profile unlike any Lower 48 market, with a limited consumer base that caps upside even as licensing remains relatively stable. The state legalized medicinal marijuana in 1998 and recreational cannabis in 2014, with licensed retail sales launching in 2016.

  • Top Brand: Enlighten (Ak)
  • Category Breakout: 36.9%
  • Top Category: Flower (37%)

Benchmarking

Market ComparisonFeb 2026

Among small-tier markets, Alaska stands out for pairing a 10.5% year-over-year sales decline with a 7.4% price increase, a combination that signals shrinking transaction volume rather than a price war. The dispensary count barely budged, adding less than one percent over the year to reach 187 locations, so the pullback is not driven by store closures but by fewer purchases per consumer or reduced tourist traffic flowing through the state's retail footprint.

24-Month Trend

Alaska market trend chart
StateSalesYoY
Minnesota$15-20M40.2%
Mississippi$15-20M28.9%
Alaska$15-20M10.5%
Utah$10-15M5.5%
Virginia$10-15M1.5%

Category View

Category PerformanceFeb 2026

Pre-rolls took the hardest hit in Alaska, falling 19.4% year-over-year even as they hold an 18.4% category share, a decline nearly double the market average. Concentrates dropped 12.2% and edibles fell 10.8%, while flower, still the dominant category at 38.2% share, proved comparatively resilient with a 7.4% decline. Vapes weathered the downturn best, dipping just 3.2% to maintain a 24.1% share. ENLIGHTEN (AK) remains a notable local brand navigating these headwinds across the state's relatively compact retail landscape.

CategorySalesAvg PriceYoY
#1Flower$5-10M$34.627.4%
#2Vapes$2.5-5M$43.753.2%
#3Pre-Rolls$2.5-5M$15.8519.4%
#4Edibles$1-2.5M$22.0910.8%
#5Concentrates$1-2.5M$40.712.2%
#6Accessories$250-500K$14.5823.1%
#7Oral<$250K$24.5142.6%
#8Topicals<$250K$30.819.9%
#9Cbd<$250K$33.3536.2%
#10Home-Grow<$250K$34.7551.2%

Top Brands

Category LeadersFeb 2026

Category leaders show which brands are currently strongest by segment in Alaska, with 1-month rank movement when available.

Product Leaders

Category Product LeadersFeb 2026

Top ranked products by category for Alaska, based on the latest state-category product snapshot.

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Flower

Feb 2026
ProductBrandFeb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025
Raindance 3.50 Gram Flower Buds
Raindance 3.50 Gram Flower Buds
Catalyst#1#1#1
Gas Monkey 3.50 Gram Flower Buds
Gas Monkey 3.50 Gram Flower Buds
Green Go#2#5#3
Black Maple 3.50 Gram Flower Buds
Black Maple 3.50 Gram Flower Buds
Aurora Blaze#3#7#10
Hashburger 3.50 Gram Flower Buds
Hashburger 3.50 Gram Flower Buds
Bam Alaska#4#2#11
Johnny Utah 14 Gram Flower Buds
Johnny Utah 14 Gram Flower Buds
Freedom Flower Llc#5#4#22
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Pre-Rolls

Feb 2026
ProductBrandFeb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025
Gg #4 1 Each Pre Rolls Multipack 12 Pack
Gg #4 1 Each Pre Rolls Multipack 12 Pack
Good Cannabis#1#1#9
Durban Poison 1 Each Pre Rolls Multipack 12 Pack
Durban Poison 1 Each Pre Rolls Multipack 12 Pack
Good Cannabis#2#4#13
Gas Monkey 5 Gram Pre Rolls Multipack 10 Pack
Gas Monkey 5 Gram Pre Rolls Multipack 10 Pack
Green Go#3#26#26
Blaze Orange 1 Each Pre Rolls Multipack 12 Pack
Blaze Orange 1 Each Pre Rolls Multipack 12 Pack
Good Cannabis#4#2#3
Durban Poison 6 Gram Pre Rolls Multipack 12 Pack
Durban Poison 6 Gram Pre Rolls Multipack 12 Pack
Good Cannabis#5#8#5
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Edibles

Feb 2026
ProductBrandFeb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025
Mango 100 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 20 Pack
Mango 100 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 20 Pack
Canamo Concentrates#1#1#1
Guava 100 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 20 Pack
Guava 100 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 20 Pack
Canamo Concentrates#2#4#2
Berry 100 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 10 Pack
Berry 100 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 10 Pack
Lady Gray#3#19#24
Mangosteen 100 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 10 Pack
Mangosteen 100 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 10 Pack
Enlighten (Ak)#4#9#19
Blue Raspberry 100 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 20 Pack
Blue Raspberry 100 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 20 Pack
Canamo Concentrates#5#3#3
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Accessories

Feb 2026
ProductBrandFeb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025
1 Each Accessories Flower Devices Dry Pipes
1 Each Accessories Flower Devices Dry Pipes
Enlighten (Ak)#1#1#3
1 Each Accessories Flower Devices Dry Pipes
1 Each Accessories Flower Devices Dry Pipes
Pulsar#2#9#36
1 Each Accessories Vape Cartridge Devices Battery
1 Each Accessories Vape Cartridge Devices Battery
Pulsar#3#29#38
1 Each Accessories Vape Cartridge Devices Battery
1 Each Accessories Vape Cartridge Devices Battery
Yocan#4#11#8
1 Each Accessories Clothing Shirts
1 Each Accessories Clothing Shirts
Custom Ink#5#2#4
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Oral

Feb 2026
ProductBrandFeb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025
Blueberry Honey 100 Mg Oral Tincture Tincture 1 Pack
Blueberry Honey 100 Mg Oral Tincture Tincture 1 Pack
Good Cannabis#1#1#1
Blueberry Honey 100 Mg Oral Tincture Tincture 1 Pack
Blueberry Honey 100 Mg Oral Tincture Tincture 1 Pack
Good Cannabis#2#2#3
Cranberry 100 Mg Oral Tincture Tincture 1 Pack
Cranberry 100 Mg Oral Tincture Tincture 1 Pack
Good Llc#3#15#27
Black Cherry 100 Mg Oral Spray Spray 1 Pack
Black Cherry 100 Mg Oral Spray Spray 1 Pack
Herban Extracts, Llc#4#4#17
Daily Support Cbd (1000mg) Isolate Tincture
Extract Labs#5#6#7

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