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Why is Cannabis Extract a Big Business?

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Carol Miller
Why is Cannabis Extract a Big Business?

The global cannabis extract market size is expected to reach USD 23.7 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., expanding at a 22.1% CAGR over the forecast period. Growing preference for cannabis extracts such as oils and tinctures, rising legalization of marijuana in various countries, and increase in the adoption of medical marijuana for treatment of various chronic diseases such as Alzheimer’s, cancer, arthritis, and anxiety are key factors promoting cannabis concentrates market growth.

The marijuana industry is booming due to increasing awareness about its medical benefits. Decriminalization and/or legalization of medical marijuana in some countries has led to a significant decrease in the black market as people are resorting to legally purchasing marijuana for medical use.

Cannabis oils and tinctures can be used for manufacturing edibles and topicals other than smoking. These are generally used for treatment of conditions such as cancer, mental disorders, and nausea as well as for recreational purposes such as vaping. In terms of legality, laws pertaining to medical marijuana extracts are much more lenient compared to that of dried buds, which involve smoking.

Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • In 2018, oils held the largest revenue share of 65.7% owing to their ease of availability and low price

  • The full spectrum segment was valued at USD 3.3 billion in 2018, owing to its entourage effect - a synergistic relationship between cannabinoids and terpenes that exhibits an increase in the healing properties of each cannabinoid

  • Marijuana isolates are anticipated to emerge as the second largest type segment owing to its several advantages that have increased its adoption. For instance, the purest form of isolates, such as CBD oil, have no psychoactive effects as they have no THC content

  • In 2018, North America accounted for the largest share in the global cannabis concentrates market. This can be attributed to high utilization owing to government approvals

  • Key players operating in the cannabis extract market include Canopy Growth Corporation; Aphria Inc.; Aurora Cannabis; MARICANN INC.; Tilray; GW Pharmaceuticals plc; Organigram Holdings Inc.; Tikun Olam, Ltd.; and The Cronos Group.
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