The growing environment is the primary driver of the price a dispensary is willing to pay:
: Dispensaries in newer markets with limited licenses pay significant premiums. New Jersey : ~$2,598 per pound. New York : $2,000 – $2,400 per pound. Illinois : $1,900 – $2,100 per pound.
: $300 – $650 per pound (average varies by tier). Oregon : $100 – $400 per pound due to severe oversupply. Michigan : $400 – $700 per pound. Key Factors Influencing Purchase Price 9 Years of Cannabis Wholesale Price History
: $600 – $1,100 per pound. This often represents the "sweet spot" for quality-conscious retailers.
: $200 – $400 per pound. Primarily used for oil extraction in edibles and cartridges. Regional Price Variations
As of , a dispensary will typically buy a pound of cannabis for a national average of $1,059 to $1,091 . However, this "spot price" is highly volatile and depends heavily on the state's market maturity and the cultivation method used. Wholesale Price by Quality & Method
Because interstate cannabis commerce is prohibited, each state operates as its own "sealed ecosystem," leading to massive price disparities:
: $300 – $600 per pound. Lower production costs and higher volume result in the most affordable wholesale rates.