Cannabis Cultivation Market Report 2026

The cannabis cultivation market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $207.46 billion in 2025 to $244.42 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early legalization efforts in select regions, rising medical cannabis adoption, increased consumer interest in natural therapeutics, initial expansion of indoor cultivation technologies, growth in cannabis-derived product innovation.

The cannabis cultivation market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $464.91 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to ongoing global legalization momentum, rising demand for premium cannabis products, increasing investment in cultivation automation, expansion of medical and wellness applications, technological improvements in post-harvest processing. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of controlled indoor and greenhouse cultivation, growing development of high-potency and specialized cannabis strains, expansion of organic and pesticide-free cultivation practices, rising use of advanced drying curing and post-harvest techniques, increased demand for high-quality flower and extract-grade cannabinoid profiles.

The increasing public acceptance and demand for cannabis are expected to boost the growth of the cannabis cultivation market going forward. Cannabis refers to a genus of flowering plants in the Cannabaceae family. Greater public acceptance and demand create a larger consumer base, which in turn increases the need for expanded cannabis cultivation. This growth in demand can enhance production and sales. For example, in May 2024, according to the Cannabis Business Times, a US-based B2B media company, an estimated 62,960 patients in the UK are expected to use medical cannabis in 2024, generating approximately $260 million in sales. This reflects an average annual consumption of about $4,130 per patient, or roughly $345 per month. Therefore, the rising public acceptance and demand for cannabis are driving the growth of the cannabis cultivation market.

Major companies operating in the cannabis cultivation market are developing innovative products such as cannabis cleaning products to meet larger customer bases, more sales, and increase revenue. A cannabis cleaning product refers to a specialized cleaning solution or agent designed for the thorough and safe cleaning of various equipment, tools, surfaces, or accessories used in the cultivation, processing, or consumption of cannabis. For instance, in June 2023, Eteros Technologies USA Inc., a US-based provider of cannabis harvesting equipment, launched GMP Solutions. One distinctive aspect of this product is its provision of cutting-edge cleaning solutions tailored for cannabis harvesting and processing facilities. GMP Solutions is set to offer a comprehensive range of cleaning products tailored specifically for cannabis processing equipment, addressing the needs of small, large, and commercial-scale facilities that adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) protocols. These GMP Solutions products are characterized by their non-toxic, biodegradable, and food-safe properties. At the heart of this product lineup is the Step 1 Cleaner, which is designed with a buffering agent to ensure a gentle pH-neutral action suitable for a wide range of surfaces. This cleaning solution effectively emulsifies, absorbs, and removes greases, resins, organics, and oils. It can also penetrate dyes and gums, even those typically resistant to caustic substances and hazardous solvents found in other cleaning agents. Notably, this cleaner produces no strong fumes or odors, making it safe for use in manufacturing and processing facilities and leaving surfaces completely residue-free after rinsing.

In February 2024, Curaleaf International, a US-based pharmaceutical company, acquired Can4Med for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to greatly enhance Curaleaf International's presence in Poland's rapidly expanding medical cannabis market. Can4Med, a pharmaceutical company based in Poland, specializes in the registration and distribution of medical cannabis and products that contain THC and other cannabinoids.

Major companies operating in the cannabis cultivation market are Pacific Cannabis Growers Inc., Atlas Growers Ltd., Canntrust Holdings Inc, The Hydropothecary Corporation, Better Holdings Inc., Canopy Growth Corporation, Aurora Cannabis Inc., Aphria Inc., Cronos Group Inc., Tilray Inc., GW Pharmaceuticals plc, Organigram Holdings Inc., Harvest Health & Recreation Inc., Green Thumb Industries Inc., Trulieve Cannabis Corp., Curaleaf Holdings Inc., Cresco Labs Inc., TerrAscend Corp., MedMen Enterprises Inc., Acreage Holdings Inc., Columbia Care Inc., Vireo Health International Inc., Liberty Health Sciences Inc., Harvest One Cannabis Inc., Emerald Health Therapeutics Inc., Aleafia Health Inc., The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd., Supreme Cannabis Company Inc., CannTrust Holdings Inc., Cannara Biotech Inc., Auxly Cannabis Group Inc., MediPharm Labs Corp., Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc., Zenabis Global Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are affecting the cannabis cultivation market by raising import costs for cultivation equipment, lighting systems, climate-control units, and processing machinery, thereby increasing overall production expenses. Indoor and greenhouse cultivation segments are most impacted, particularly in regions reliant on high-tech imports such as Europe and parts of Asia-Pacific. These tariffs may slow setup timelines for new cultivation facilities. However, they also encourage domestic manufacturing of cultivation technologies, promote localized supply chains, and stimulate innovation in cost-efficient growing equipment.

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Cannabis cultivation refers to the establishment of one or more cannabis plants or any part of them in any location, whether indoors or out, including inside a completely enclosed and secure building. It also includes harvesting, drying, processing, curing, grading, trimming, packaging, or storing the plants or any part of them.

The main types of cannabis cultivation are cannabis indica and cannabis sativa. Cannabis indica refers to a classification of marijuana, known for its relaxing and therapeutic qualities. The different sources include flowers or buds, leaves, and other sources, that are used in medical consumption, recreational consumption, and industrial consumption.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the cannabis cultivation market in 2025. The regions covered in the cannabis cultivation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the cannabis cultivation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The cannabis cultivation market includes revenues earned by entities by hemp and marijuana. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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