Market Analysis Report U.S. Medical Cannabis Market | Page 2
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The symptoms and conditions that can be treated by the herb include cancer, arthritis, epilepsy,
nausea, pain Alzheimer’s disease, anorexia, AIDS, HIV, glaucoma, cachexia, Crohn’s disease,
migraines, and multiple sclerosis. Chronic pain accounted for 46% of the U.S. cannabis medical market
share in 2016. The ability of medical marijuana to curb pain is expected to gain popularity among
patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses and pain.
In 2016, solid edibles segment dominated the U.S market generating revenues worth USD 2.47 billion
and is expected to continue dominating the industry over the forecast period. The future product
innovation and potential growth are substantial owing to continuous development from the consumption
of cannabis infused products owing to their numerous applications including lotions, bath salts,
shampoo, lip balm, toothpaste, coffee pods, baked brownies cookies, candy, confectioneries,
beverages, vinegar and oils.
California is known to be the first state in U.S. that legalized cannabis for medical purpose. In 2016,
California recorded the highest revenue generation and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13% over
the projected period. Over the next few years, more number of state governments are expected to
legalize cannabis owing to its numerous benefits which will fuel its growth over the projected period.
Hexa Research has segmented the U.S. medical cannabis market based on usage, consumption and
state:
Segmentation by usage, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
• Chronic Pain
• Arthritis
• Migraine
• Cancer
• Others
Segmentation by consumption, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
• Solid Edibles
• Inhalation
• Liquid Edibles
• Topical
Segmentation by state, 2014 - 2024 (USD Million)
• California
• Colorado
• Washington
• Arizona
• Michigan
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