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North Dakota Cannabis Sales

Feb 2026

Overview

North Dakota's cannabis market posted 10.1% year-over-year sales growth as of February 2026, a notable pace for a small-tier market operating with just eight dispensaries and zero new store openings over the past year. Prices climbed 7.9% year-over-year, meaning the growth is driven by consumers paying more per unit rather than by expanding retail access. Over a two-year window, sales are up 7.6%, suggesting the market accelerated in the most recent twelve months after a slower prior period. Grassroots Cannabis leads brand share in this tight competitive landscape where few operators split a limited consumer base. North Dakota's sparse population and proximity to Minnesota's expanding recreational program make cross-border dynamics worth monitoring. The state legalized medicinal marijuana in 2016; licensed medical dispensary sales...

  • Top Brand: Grassroots Cannabis
  • Category Breakout: 58.8%
  • Top Category: Flower (59%)

Benchmarking

Market ComparisonFeb 2026

North Dakota stands out among small-tier markets for accelerating growth despite a frozen store count. Sales rose 10.1% year-over-year with no new dispensaries added, meaning the eight existing locations each absorbed higher patient spending. Two-year growth of 7.6% trails the latest annual figure, confirming the market picked up momentum recently rather than coasting on earlier expansion.

24-Month Trend

North Dakota market trend chart
StateSalesYoY
Delaware$5-10M146.5%
Hawaii$2.5-5M2.6%
North Dakota$1-2.5M10.1%
Iowa$1-2.5M3.8%
New Hampshire$.5M-1M17.1%

Category View

Category PerformanceFeb 2026

Edibles surged nearly 380% year-over-year to claim 3.3% of sales, the sharpest category move in North Dakota's market and a sign that patients are diversifying beyond inhalables. Flower still dominates at 61.4% share and grew 46.6%, while pre-rolls jumped 79.3% to reach 4.2% of the mix. Vapes slipped 25.5% yet hold 27.7% share, and concentrates fell nearly 50% to just 3.4%. Grassroots Cannabis anchors much of this category activity as the market's leading brand across a narrow dispensary footprint.

CategorySalesAvg PriceYoY
#1Flower$.5M-1M$52.3246.6%
#2Vapes$250-500K$55.4725.5%
#3Pre-Rolls<$250K$19.2779.3%
#4Concentrates<$250K$45.749.9%
#5Edibles<$250K$27.25377.3%
#6Oral<$250K$50.9840.2%
#7Accessories<$250K$11.5424.9%
#8Topicals<$250K$42.5551.3%

Top Brands

Category LeadersFeb 2026

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

Product Leaders

Category Product LeadersFeb 2026

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

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Vapes

Feb 2026
ProductBrandFeb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025
Banana Cake 1000 Mg Vapes Cartridges Distillate Plus
Banana Cake 1000 Mg Vapes Cartridges Distillate Plus
Pure Dakota#1#60#34
Grassroots Cannabis 500mg Live Cartridge Bottomless Mintz
Grassroots Cannabis#2#5#3
Grassroots Cannabis 1g Distilalte Cartridge Gmo Cookies
Grassroots Cannabis#3#44N/A
Grassroots Cannabis 1g Distilalte Cartridge Orange Z
Grassroots Cannabis#4#1#13
Tangerine Dream 1000 Mg Vapes Cartridges Distillate Plus
Tangerine Dream 1000 Mg Vapes Cartridges Distillate Plus
Pure Dakota#5#11N/A
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Edibles

Feb 2026
ProductBrandFeb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025
Grape 50 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 10 Pack
Grape 50 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 10 Pack
Pure Dakota#1#1#2
Tangerine 50 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 10 Pack
Tangerine 50 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 10 Pack
Pure Dakota#2#3#3
Cherry 50 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 10 Pack
Cherry 50 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 10 Pack
Pure Dakota#3#10N/A
Cherry 50 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 10 Pack
Cherry 50 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 10 Pack
Pure Dakota#4#2#1
Grape 50 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 10 Pack
Grape 50 Mg Edibles Soft Candy Gummies 10 Pack
Pure Dakota#5#8N/A
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Oral

Feb 2026
ProductBrandFeb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025
Grassroots Cannabis Rso Capsules Orange Zkz 300 Mg 30 Pack
Grassroots Cannabis#1#8#4
Tincture Thc Ghost Vapor Og Tincture
Tincture Thc Ghost Vapor Og Tincture
Pure Dakota#2#12N/A
Tincture Thc Ak 30ml Tincture
Tincture Thc Ak 30ml Tincture
Pure Dakota#3#7#19
Tincture Thc Strawberry Fields Tincture
Tincture Thc Strawberry Fields Tincture
Pure Dakota#4N/AN/A
Tincture Thc Blue Hashplant 30ml Tincture
Tincture Thc Blue Hashplant 30ml Tincture
Pure Dakota#5#4#1
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Accessories

Feb 2026
ProductBrandFeb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025
1 Each Accessories Vape Cartridge Devices Battery
1 Each Accessories Vape Cartridge Devices Battery
Lookah#1#1#20
1 Each Accessories Flower Devices Rolling Paper And Accessories
1 Each Accessories Flower Devices Rolling Paper And Accessories
Bic Lighters#2#14#9
1 Each Accessories Flower Devices Rolling Paper And Accessories
1 Each Accessories Flower Devices Rolling Paper And Accessories
Blazy Susan#3#3#14
1 Each Accessories Vape Cartridge Devices Battery
1 Each Accessories Vape Cartridge Devices Battery
Luv Buds#4#2#59
1 Each Accessories Accessories (unspecified) Accessories (unspecified)
1 Each Accessories Accessories (unspecified) Accessories (unspecified)
Pop Cones#5#18#16
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Topicals

Feb 2026
ProductBrandFeb 2026Jan 2026N/A
25 Mg Topicals Patch 25mgthc
25 Mg Topicals Patch 25mgthc
Pure Dakota#1#24N/A
490 Mg Topicals Lotion 500mgthc
490 Mg Topicals Lotion 500mgthc
Pure Dakota#2#1N/A
1:1 Transdermal Patch Cheesiel [3pk] Transdermal Patch
1:1 Transdermal Patch Cheesiel [3pk] Transdermal Patch
Pure Dakota#3#2N/A
1:1 Lotion Cheesiel [50g] 50g Lotion
1:1 Lotion Cheesiel [50g] 50g Lotion
Pure Dakota#4#15N/A
8000 Mg Topicals Lotion 8000mgthc
8000 Mg Topicals Lotion 8000mgthc
Pure Dakota#5#26N/A

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