Cannabis in Maine, top one in sales

Once again, the United States surprises us with its relationship with cannabis.
Today we focus on the state of Maine, which was known for its innate growth of potatoes and blueberries. This year, instead, their number one product is cannabis.

Maine and its high Cannabis sales figures

Medical marijuana sales total $ 221.8 million from January to October. It’s more than double what it sold last year, according to state sales tax figures.

This is something that has really impacted the citizens of Maine as, despite the 2020 economy and job losses, they have been able to set a record for cannabis sales, growing 152 percent. It is double what they expected.
Although, the Boom stands out this year, for the incredible amount of sales.
Although last year was the first time Maine was able to tabulate all legal medical marijuana sales, totaling more than $ 100 million in sales, which was also surprising.

Maine the number one state on growing and selling cannabis, for now.

COVID 19 and the sales of cannabis

We know that the average monthly spend on cannabis skyrocketed when the COVID-19 shutdowns began.
In early 2020, consumers rushed to put a large quantity in the pantry.

Not to mention the increase in sales in other states, like Colorado, where the consumer spent 43 percent more in April than in March. And in Las Vegas, sales were up 32 percent during that same time period.
Also, in Massachusetts, sales were up 48 percent.

In 2020, the pandemic destroyed many businesses and significantly reduced work in other different sectors, such as tourism.
Although on the contrary, it gave life to others, such as the cannabis trade.

This is because, as we well know, there is nothing like a good Indica to be able to fall asleep at 3 in the morning, and relieve anxiety, something that many of us suffer in quarantine, all over the world.
And that is why the increase in sales began in March, but without a doubt, the sale of cannabis in Maine did not start its boom in 2020, it was much earlier, since, according to studies, more than 65 percent of users reported using cannabis alone. This meant that there were already a large number of consumers in 2019.

It is said that the increase in numbers in Maine may have more to do with the natural growth of the market than with the hoarding of a pandemic.
Not only has the number of sales increased, but the number of caregivers licensed to sell medical marijuana has increased by 15 percent and the number of medical stores now exceeds 300. In addition to the large number of Maine residents with certificates, doctors to buy medical marijuana.

According to John Morrison, owner of Cure Cannabis in Auburn, the increase is due to the fact that citizens cannot go out and spend the money on other types of entertainment.
Using his own words, he informed us: ‘People spend a lot of time at home. Let’s face it, there is a lot of stress in the world right now. People are taking medicine. ‘

These numbers are not surprising considering this change in life and routine around the world. People prefer to medicate and relax by buying cannabis rather than by taking sleeping pills.  

The coat of arms of maine reminds us of a cannabis flower.

And it also means a change in the mindset of society, more and more people facing the truth and recognizing the benefits of cannabis. In the end, this is amazing news for the industry not just in the United States but around the world. Then we can add another benefit that Cannabis gives us; Legal and high income.

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