Cannabis

Switzerland further benefits from a population with a high disposable income despite the Swiss economy being set to grow at a significantly below-average rate throughout 2023. Inflation is expected to be 2.3 % in 2023. The dampening effects of…

Since mid-2022, inflationary pressures and the decline in disposable incomes have had an impact on Cannabis product consumption in Greece. On the one hand, the cost of living crisis is taking its toll on consumer spending on Cannabis products. These…

Currently, there are no sales of medical cannabis in Japan, although the illegal cannabis market continues to grow, along with legal CBD & other non-intoxicating cannabinoids. However, an amendment to Japan’s Cannabis Control Law was passed in…

The legal cannabis market in South Africa has continued to see strong growth on the back of the landmark judgement in 2018, which determined private use and consumption of cannabis as legal within private spaces. As an example, private spaces include…

The cannabis market has experienced significant turmoil due to uncertainties arising from the actions of the Thai Government. Subsequently, there was a noticeable decline in consumer confidence in legal cannabis consumption in 2023. While demand…

This report analyses the market for cannabis in Spain. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:

The penetration of medical cannabis continues to increase in the Italian market, with the number of legal patients growing due to the increased availability of supplies in the country. Indeed, thanks to the introduction of new products and several…

Poland has become a strategic powerhouse for FMCG industries in Eastern Europe in the past two decades, and especially during the current geopolitical climate. The cannabis market is still in its infancy in Poland; however, a range of factors sets a…

The so-called “traffic-light” coalition is attempting to revolutionise Germany’s drug policy. The current plan to legalise cannabis is, however, a rather cautious approach to that. Yet, the debate has shown how much cannabis is already part of many…

Contrary to expectations, the national government did not advance hemp legislation for medical and industrial purposes in 2023. Instead, it opted to sidestep a potentially contentious debate, prioritising a comprehensive tax reformulation on its…