17 Cannabis Concentrate Statistics: Live Resin, Rosin, and Sales

How big is the cannabis concentrate market, and which concentrates are people actually buying? According to Headset point-of-sale data, U.S. dispensaries sold $1.24 billion of concentrates in the 12 months ending September 2026, 5.0% of tracked sales. Inside the category the money has moved to premium extracts: live resin and rosin now take 62% of concentrate dollars, while shatter is down to 3%. The numbers below cover market size, live resin and rosin sales, prices by state, who buys concentrates, and potency. They are market facts, not medical advice. For the vape side of the story, see our cannabis vape statistics.

1. U.S. dispensaries sold $1.24 billion of concentrates in a year

Across the 16 state markets Headset tracks, concentrates brought in $1.24 billion in the 12 months ending September 2026. That makes concentrates the fifth-largest category, behind flower ($9.62B), vapor pens ($6.30B), pre-rolls ($3.96B) and edibles ($2.91B).

2. Concentrates are 5.0% of sales and shrank 4.6% in a year

Concentrates held a 5.0% share of tracked U.S. sales and fell 4.6% year over year, while the overall market grew 1.5% and pre-rolls grew 10.7%.

Source: Headset, Cannabis Industry Statistics, updated October 3, 2026.

3. Extracts fell from 10% to 6% of sales between 2021 and 2023

BDSA counts every non-vape concentrate as an "extract." In its tracked markets, extracts were 10% of dollar sales in Q1 2021 and 6% by Q2 2023, when they made up just 2% of unit sales.

4. Extracts sell better in medical markets

In Q2 2023, extracts delivered 8% of medical dollar sales versus 5% in adult-use, according to BDSA Retail Sales Tracking.

5. Live resin is the largest concentrate segment at 33% of dollars

Live resin is extracted from fresh-frozen, uncured flower. In Headset's U.S. markets it holds 33% of concentrate dollars and averages about $17 per unit, the largest segment in the category.

6. Rosin is 29% of concentrate dollars at nearly double the price

Rosin, made with only heat and pressure and no solvents, is the second-largest segment at 29% of dollars. At about $32 per unit it sells for nearly twice the price of live resin. Shatter is down to 3% of dollars at about $13.

7. Rosin sales grew 8.1% while the extract market stayed flat

BDSA data cited by MG Magazine (July 14, 2026) shows rosin sales grew 8.1% year over year in an extract market that was otherwise flat to declining. The number of rosin products on the market rose 11%, and the average retail price held at $31 per gram.

8. Rosin's share of dabbable sales doubled in two years

Across BDSA-tracked markets, rosin made up 14% of dabbable dollar sales in January 2023, double its share in January 2021. In mature markets it ran higher: 21% in California and 22% in Colorado. All solventless products together were 16%.

9. Rosin dabs cost about 73% more than live resin dabs

In January 2023, rosin dabbables in mature markets averaged $35 per gram, about 83% above the average dabbable concentrate ($19.40/g) and about 73% above live resin dabbables.

10. The average concentrate sold for $17.73 in September 2026

Concentrates averaged $17.73 per item in September 2026, 0.9% below a year earlier, compared with $23.92 for flower and $22.02 for vapor pens. Over the full year Headset puts the average near $18 and says concentrate prices edged up about 2%, unlike most categories, as premium solventless demand offset cheaper distillate and wax.

11. A gram of concentrate ranges from $11.85 to $16.37 across big markets

Headset's September 2026 state pages put the average concentrate gram at $16.37 in California, $15.55 in Colorado and $11.85 in Michigan.

12. California and Michigan concentrate sales grew more than 5%

Monthly concentrate sales rose in the two largest markets and fell in Colorado:

Source: Headset market pages, data snapshot October 3, 2026. Prices are pre-tax register prices after discounts. For flower and cart prices, see cannabis price statistics.

13. Live resin vapes sold $2.1 billion, 26% of vape sales

Much of the live resin market is sold in carts and pods. BDSA puts live resin vape sales at $2.1 billion over the 12 months ending May 2026, 26% of all vape dollars, with the share jumping to 28% in May 2026.

14. Rosin vapes sold about $442 million, up about 19%

Rosin vapes reached roughly $442 million, a steady 5.5% of the vape market, with dollar growth of about 19% year over year. Together, live resin and rosin were 32% of vape revenue, up from 28% a year earlier. Our best live resin sauce and diamonds, best live resin carts and best Rove carts guides cover the products. For brand-level share, see cannabis brand market share statistics.

15. Men account for 73% of concentrate dollars

Concentrates are the most male-skewed category in cannabis: men drive 73% of dollars, compared with 68% for flower. Gen Z and Millennials together account for more than three-quarters of concentrate spending, and Baby Boomers less than 7%.

16. The top concentrate brand holds only low-single-digit share

No brand dominates. Headset says the category leader, 710 Labs, holds only low-single-digit share of concentrate sales. See why 710 Labs costs more for how its solventless pricing works.

17. Concentrates average about 71% THC, and labels are usually accurate

A 2025 study of 99 Colorado dispensary concentrates found an average labeled THC of 73.0% and tested THC of 70.7%. 96% of the concentrates tested within ±15% of their label, a far better match than the study found for flower. Read the batch certificate of analysis, not just the front of the box; our THC potency statistics cover the full study.

How big is the cannabis concentrate market?

According to Headset, U.S. dispensaries sold $1.24 billion of concentrates in the 12 months ending September 2026, 5.0% of tracked sales and the fifth-largest category.

Is live resin or rosin more popular?

Live resin is slightly bigger by dollars: 33% of concentrate sales versus 29% for rosin. Rosin sells for nearly double the price per unit, about $32 versus $17.

Are concentrate sales growing?

The category as a whole shrank 4.6% year over year. Rosin is the exception: BDSA data shows rosin sales up 8.1% with 11% more products on shelves (MG Magazine).

How much does a gram of concentrate cost?

Headset's September 2026 average concentrate item was $17.73 nationally. Average concentrate grams ran $16.37 in California, $15.55 in Colorado and $11.85 in Michigan, before taxes.

What is the THC percentage of concentrates?

In a 2025 study of 99 Colorado products, concentrates averaged 73.0% THC on the label and 70.7% when tested.