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District of Columbia Cannabis Sales

Feb 2026

Overview

Sales in the District of Columbia have climbed 54.1% over the past two years, making it one of the faster-expanding small-tier markets in the eastern United States. Year-over-year growth hit 34.8% as the dispensary count nearly doubled, rising 86.1% to 67 stores. Average prices dipped 4.7% year-over-year, a modest decline that coincides with the rapid expansion of retail access across the district. The market sits in a unique position as a federal enclave surrounded by Virginia and Maryland, both of which have their own evolving cannabis programs, creating cross-border dynamics that influence consumer traffic patterns. Alternative Solutions leads among brands operating in the district. D.C. legalized medicinal marijuana in 2010 and voters approved recreational use in 2014, though congressional restrictions long blocked commercial...

  • Top Brand: Alternative Solutions
  • Category Breakout: 50.0%
  • Top Category: Flower (50%)

Benchmarking

Market ComparisonFeb 2026

D.C. stands out among small-tier markets with sales up 34.8% year-over-year and 54.1% over two years, fueled by a dispensary footprint that nearly doubled to 67 locations. Its position as the only non-state market in the country, flanked by Maryland and Virginia cannabis programs, gives it a distinct cross-border consumer dynamic that few peers can match.

24-Month Trend

District of Columbia market trend chart
StateSalesYoY
Rhode Island$5-10M35.7%
West Virginia$5-10M35.5%
District of Columbia$5-10M34.8%
South Dakota$5-10M0.9%
Delaware$5-10M146.5%

Category View

Category PerformanceFeb 2026

Pre-rolls are the breakout category in D.C., surging 83.1% year-over-year to capture 12.0% of the market. Vapes grew 46.4% and now account for roughly a fifth of sales, while flower remains dominant at 51.4% share after expanding 40.0%. Edibles hold 13.3% with more moderate 21.1% growth, and oral products are essentially flat, slipping 0.6%. Alternative Solutions continues to lead brand presence across multiple categories.

CategorySalesAvg PriceYoY
#1Flower$2.5-5M$45.6640.0%
#2Vapes$1-2.5M$52.8746.4%
#3Edibles$.5M-1M$38.9221.1%
#4Pre-Rolls$.5M-1M$22.6183.1%
#5Oral<$250K$45.420.6%
#6Concentrates<$250K$57.665.7%
#7Accessories<$250K$9.4172.2%
#8Topicals<$250K$31.7821.8%

Top Brands

Category LeadersFeb 2026

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

Product Leaders

Category Product LeadersFeb 2026

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

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Vapes

Feb 2026
ProductBrandFeb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025
Pineapple Express 1000 Mg Vapes Disposables Distillate Plus
Pineapple Express 1000 Mg Vapes Disposables Distillate Plus
Molecular Farms#1#1#17
Khalifa Mints 1000 Mg Vapes Cartridges Distillate Plus
Khalifa Mints 1000 Mg Vapes Cartridges Distillate Plus
Khalifa Kush#2#18#63
Jet Fuel Og 1000 Mg Vapes Disposables Distillate Plus
Jet Fuel Og 1000 Mg Vapes Disposables Distillate Plus
Molecular Farms#3#3#3
Watermelon Ice 1g Classic Disposable
Watermelon Ice 1g Classic Disposable
Dompen#4#24#7
Pineapple Orange Guava 1000 Mg Vapes Disposables Distillate Plus
Pineapple Orange Guava 1000 Mg Vapes Disposables Distillate Plus
Dompen#5#16#26
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Edibles

Feb 2026
ProductBrandFeb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025
Infused Chocolate 20mg (10 Pack)
Infused Chocolate 20mg (10 Pack)
District Cannabis#1#1#1
Passion Fruit 25 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 10 Pack
Passion Fruit 25 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 10 Pack
Easyday#2N/AN/A
Sour Apple 20 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 10 Pack
Sour Apple 20 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 10 Pack
Easyday#3#3#5
Blue Raspberry 100 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 10 Pack
Blue Raspberry 100 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 10 Pack
Easyday#4#2#2
Blood Orange 100 Mg Edibles Edibles (unspecified) Edibles (unspecified) 10 Pack
Blood Orange 100 Mg Edibles Edibles (unspecified) Edibles (unspecified) 10 Pack
Easyday#5#4#3
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Accessories

Feb 2026
ProductBrandFeb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025
1 Each Accessories Flower Devices Rolling Paper And Accessories
1 Each Accessories Flower Devices Rolling Paper And Accessories
Raw Papers#1#1#2
1 Each Accessories Accessories (unspecified) Accessories (unspecified)
1 Each Accessories Accessories (unspecified) Accessories (unspecified)
New Leaf#2#2#4
1 Each Accessories Vape Cartridge Devices Battery
1 Each Accessories Vape Cartridge Devices Battery
Ooze#3#11#56
1 Each Accessories Concentrate Devices Oil Rig
1 Each Accessories Concentrate Devices Oil Rig
Puffco#4#3#1
1 Each Accessories Flower Devices Dry Herb Vaporizers
1 Each Accessories Flower Devices Dry Herb Vaporizers
Grenco Science#5#8#12

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