15 Cannabis Disposable Vape Statistics: Format Share, 2g Growth, and Brands

When did disposable cannabis vapes overtake cartridges, and how big is the format now? According to BDSA, disposables crossed 50% of U.S. vape dollars in April 2026 and reached 51.1% in May 2026 — the first time all-in-ones were the majority format nationally. Over the trailing year ending May 2026, disposables grew 41% to $3.8 billion while cartridges fell 14% to $4.19 billion. The numbers below cover format share, 2-gram growth, state splits, pricing and the brands riding the shift. They are market facts, not medical advice. For product picks, see best Select carts and best 510 batteries; for the full vape category, cannabis vape statistics.

1. Disposables crossed 50% of U.S. vape dollars in April 2026

BDSA reports disposable vapes crossed 50% of national vape revenue in April 2026 and reached 51.1% in May 2026. For most of cannabis's modern era the cartridge was the default; all-in-ones are now the majority format on a monthly basis.

2. Share climbed from 42.9% in June 2025 to 51.1% in May 2026

Disposables made up 42.9% of vape dollars in June 2025, climbed almost every month, crossed 50% in April 2026, and hit 51.1% in May. The crossover is recent — trailing-year figures still understate how far the monthly mix has moved.

3. Trailing year: disposables $3.8B (+41%), cartridges $4.19B (−14%)

Over the 12 months ending May 2026, disposables surged 41% from $2.7B to $3.8B while cartridges fell 14% from $4.85B to $4.19B. Cartridges still edge disposables on trailing dollars; the growth path clearly favors all-in-ones.

4. 2g disposables grew from ~16% to 35% of disposable dollars in two years

Within disposables, the 2-gram format rose from about 16% of disposable dollars two years ago to 35% by May 2026 — more than doubling. Gains came mostly from smaller fills (300mg / 500mg); the 1-gram held steady near 53% of disposable dollars.

5. States where 2g dominates disposable mix

As of May 2026, BDSA finds 2g share of disposable dollars at 94% in Oklahoma, 73% in Arizona, 72% in Utah, 59% in Illinois (up from 41% a year earlier) and 34% in Nevada (up from under 1%) (BDSA).

6. California does not allow 2g disposables

California bans 2-gram disposables, so the largest cannabis market is absent from the 2g trend. If that rule changed, BDSA notes the national 2g share would likely accelerate.

7. Why 2g is winning on economics

BDSA puts a typical 2g disposable near $39 versus ~$30 for a 1g, but cost per gram is roughly 34% lower (~$19.71/g vs ~$30.04/g). Brands also see about 30% more margin dollars per unit at similar margin percentages — though prices and margins vary widely by state (BDSA).

8. Highest disposable share: Arizona, New York, Michigan

In May 2026, BDSA's highest disposable shares of vape dollars among major markets included Arizona at 79%, New York at 66% and Michigan at 64%. Oklahoma also sits near the top of the disposable-heavy group.

9. Cartridge holdouts: Florida, Pennsylvania, California

The lowest disposable shares among major markets BDSA cites are Florida (32%), Pennsylvania (39%) and California (46%). Florida and Pennsylvania are medical markets; California still leans cartridge despite tipping to vape-over-flower overall.

10. National average hides a wide state range

The "majority format" milestone is a national average stretched across markets that range from heavily disposable (Arizona) to heavily cartridge (Florida). Local brand sets and pricing drive the split as much as national preference.

11. Select leads 2g disposable dollar volume

Select runs 86% of its disposable business through the 2g format and leads national 2g disposable dollar volume (BDSA). Dime Industries, Fernway, &Shine, Savvy and Rythm each put 60% or more of disposable mix into 2g.

12. Disposable-heavy brands grew fastest in the top 10

Among BDSA's top 10 vape brands (year ending May 2026), the sharpest growers were heavily disposable-weighted: Savvy +113%, Fernway +67%, Dime Industries +39%, Raw Garden +30% (BDSA). Select itself grew a steadier +4% to $334.8M while staying #2 nationally.

13. Pod and cartridge specialists face a harder mix

Brands built on proprietary pods — STIIIZY, Rove, PlugPlay — still earn loyalty and premium pricing on cartridges, but BDSA notes the broader cartridge segment lost significant share. For Select's Elite Live carts vs Briq disposables, see best Select carts.

14. Headset: all-in-ones ~$27/item vs cartridges ~$18

Headset's vapor-pen category data puts cartridges at about $18 per item and all-in-ones at about $27, with cartridges still near half of vapor-pen dollars on Headset's tracked mix. On a per-gram basis Headset shows half-gram formats near $46/g, full-gram near $20/g and 2g near $16/g — larger fills buy lower unit cost (Headset; prices).

15. Ease of use is the stated reason buyers pick disposables

In BDSA's earlier disposable survey, 56% of vape consumers cited ease of use and 44% cited convenience as reasons for choosing disposables — motives that match hardware-free, grab-and-go devices over refillable 510 setups.

Shopping map from the data:

• Expect disposables (especially 2g where legal) to take more shelf space.
• Compare per-gram price, not just sticker: 2g often wins even when the pack costs more.
• Match extract type to the job: distillate disposables for convenience; live resin / rosin when flavor leads (cannabis concentrate statistics).
• Buy only from licensed shops — counterfeit carts remain a real risk (counterfeit vape cart statistics).

Are disposable cannabis vapes bigger than cartridges now?

On a monthly basis, yes. Disposables crossed 50% of U.S. vape dollars in April 2026 and hit 51.1% in May. On a trailing 12-month basis cartridges still edged ahead ($4.19B vs $3.8B) while falling 14% as disposables grew 41%.

How big is the U.S. disposable cannabis vape market?

About $3.8 billion in retail sales over the 12 months ending May 2026, up 41% from $2.7 billion the prior year, per BDSA.

Why are 2-gram disposables growing so fast?

Economics for both sides: shoppers get roughly 34% more cannabis per dollar versus a 1g disposable, and brands earn more margin dollars per unit. Gains have come mainly from smaller formats; 1g still holds about 53% of disposable dollars.

Which states buy the most disposables?

Among major markets BDSA cites for May 2026, Arizona (79%), New York (66%) and Michigan (64%) have the highest disposable share of vape dollars. Florida, Pennsylvania and California stay more cartridge-oriented.

Which brand leads 2-gram disposables?

Select leads national 2g disposable dollar volume and runs 86% of its disposable mix through the 2g format.