Top Cannabis Vape Cartridge Brands in California on 4/20/23

May 3, 2023

It's no surprise that the big 4/20 holiday is the biggest sales event of the year for the cannabis industry, and this year, the sales in California alone topped an estimated $44 million dollars! Vape cartridges were a huge hit on this day, making up a notable chunk of the total sales.

In this report, we're taking a closer look at the top-selling brands for 1-gram vape cartridges on 4/20 in California. We've included some links below to help you find sweet deals on each brand's products using CannMenus search. So, let's get started!

Note: The data presented is sourced from CannMenus Pro, a comprehensive data platform that monitors cannabis sales activity across all legal cannabis markets. Please note that the sales figures and other data included in this list are estimates based on a limited dataset. While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information, it may not provide an exhaustive representation of the market. Please reach out to us directly if you have any questions or concerns about the data presented.

Cannabis Vape Cartridge Market Overview

Before we get into the top 10 selling vape cart brands this past 4/20, it's worth noting the impressive growth in California's vape cart market in Q1 2023.

Total sales for vape carts topped an estimated $250 million in the last quarter, with the 1-gram cartridges selling the majority of all vape carts sold. Overall, the category experienced a 2.7% growth in sales. On 4/20 alone, CannMenus estimates that sales soared past $3.8 million for the 1-gram vape cartridges in California.

Without further ado, here's our list of the top-selling vape cart brands in California this past 4/20 - based on sales projections from the CannMenus Pro platform.

1. Raw Garden

  • CM Projected Sales Range (GMV): $601,000 - $902,000
  • Share of Sales (Rel. Top 10): 19%
  • Top Products: Sundae Surfer, Paradise OG
  • Average Unit Price: $34.45
  • CM Top Retailer: Green Dragon Caregivers

Raw Garden has consistently been a Top Cannabis Vape Cart Brand in California. Their average sales have been higher than the average vaporizer brand in California. With a reputation for quality, Raw Garden is emerging as an industry leader. Raw Garden was one of the top cannabis vape cart brands in California on April 20th 2023, with a projected sales average of $752,000 and a 19% share of sales in the top 10 brands. Their top 1-gram cartridge products were the Sundae Surfer and the Paradise OG carts. Their carts had an average unit price of $34.45. One of Raw Garden's top retailers on 420 for vape carts was Green Dragon Caregivers.

Use CannMenus Search to find Raw Garden Vape Cartridges at a dispensary near you.

2. Heavy Hitters

  • CM Projected Sales Range (GMV): $572,000 - $859,000
  • Share of Sales (Rel. Top 10): 18%
  • Top Product: Blue Dream, Pineapple Express
  • Average Unit Price: $56.80
  • CM Top Retailer: Off The Charts Winterhaven

Heavy Hitters was definitely one of the big players in the California cannabis vape cartridge market on 4/20 in 2023. According to our data analysis, the brand was able to maintain its position as one of the top performers, with projected estimated sales at an impressive $716,000 for vape carts on 4/20. This represented a significant share of the total 1-gram cartridge sales, with Heavy Hitters securing 18% of the total sales relative to the top 10 brands in the market. Their Blue Dream and their Pineapple Express cartridges were their top cartridge products. Heavy Hitters had an average unit price of $56.80 for their 1-gram carts on 4/20. Off The Charts Winterhaven was one of their top retailers.

Use CannMenus Search to find Heavy Hitters Vape carts at a dispensary near you.

3. STIIIZY

  • CM Projected Sales Range (GMV): $471,000 - $706,000
  • Share of Sales (Rel. Top 10): 15%
  • Top Product: White Raspberry, Orange Sunset
  • Average Unit Price: $41.79
  • CM Top Retailer: Off The Charts Winterhaven

STIIIZY has had a dominating performance in the first quarter of 2023, their strong performance across multiple product categories demonstrates their ability to stay ahead of the competition and meet the evolving needs of consumers. They were projected have an estimated total sales of $589,000 for 1 gram vape cartridges on 420, giving them 15% of the total share of sales within the top 10 brands for that day. Their top cart products on 420 were their White Raspberry and their Orange Sunset carts. Their carts had an average unit price of $41.79 during this time. STIIIZY's success was driven, in part, by one of its top retailers, Off The Charts Winterhaven.

Use CannMenus Search to find STIIIZY Vape Carts at a dispensary near you.

4. Jetty Extracts

  • CM Projected Sales Range (GMV): $339,000 - $508,000.
  • Share of Sales (Rel. Top 10): 11%
  • Top Product: Blue Dream, Pineapple Express
  • Average Unit Price: $42.80
  • CM Top Retailer: Atrium Dispensary Woodland Hills

Jetty Extracts was one of the top-performing cannabis brands in California on 420 of 2023, with projected estimated sales of $424,000. With a share of sales of 11% relative to the top 10 brands, Jetty Extracts made its mark in the highly competitive 1-gram cartridge market. The brand's top-selling cartridges on 420 were Blue Dream and Pineapple Express. Jetty Extracts' 1-gram cartridges had an average unit price of $42.80. Atrium Dispensary Woodland Hills was one of the top retailers for Jetty Extracts' cartridges, contributing to their success on 420.

Use CannMenus Search to find Jetty Extracts Vape carts at a dispensary near you.

5. PLUGplay

  • CM Projected Sales Range (GMV): $309,000 - $464,000
  • Share of Sales (Rel. Top 10): 10%
  • Top Product: Melon Dew, Apple Slushie
  • Average Unit Price: $45.64
  • CM Top Retailer: West Clinik Santa Ana

PLUGplay was a notable player in the California cannabis vape cart market on 4/20 of 2023, with a CM projected estimated sales of $387,000. The brand held a 10% share of sales within the top 10 brands, thanks in part to their top cartridge products, the Melon Dew and the Apple Slushie Cartridge. The success of PLUGplay's carts could also be attributed to their average unit price of $45.64. One of PLUGplay's top retailers on 4/20 of 2023 was West Clinik Santa Ana.

Use CannMenus Search to find PLUGplay Vape carts at a dispensary near you.

6. Jeeter

  • CM Projected Sales Range (GMV): $238,000 - $357,000
  • Share of Sales (Rel. Top 10): 7.7%
  • Top Product: Maui Wowie, SFV OG
  • Average Unit Price: $35.76
  • CM Top Retailer: Token Farms - Farmersville

Jeeter was among the top cannabis vape cartridge brands in California on 4/20 of 2023, with a projected estimated sales of $298,000. They secured a 7.7% share of sales in the top 10 brands. Jeeter's top 1-gram cartridge products that contributed to their success were their Maui Wowie and their SFV OG carts. Their carts had an average unit price of $35.76. One of their top retailers during this time was Token Farms - Farmersville. With their strong performance on 4/20, Jeeter has cemented its position as a brand to watch in the California cannabis market.

Use CannMenus Search to find Jeeter Vape carts at a dispensary near you.

7. West Coast Cure

  • CM Projected Sales Range (GMV): $200,000 - $300,000
  • Share of Sales (Rel. Top 10): 6.5%
  • Top Product: Apple Burst Curepen, Skywalker Og Curepen
  • Average Unit Price: $25.31
  • CM Top Retailer: Off The Charts - Winterhaven

West Coast Cure was one of the top cannabis vape cart brands in California with a projected estimated sales of $250,000. Although they had a smaller share of sales compared to some of the other top brands, they still secured a 6.5% share of sales relative to the top 10 brands in the market. West Coast Cure's Apple Burst Curepen Cartridge and their Skywalker OG Curepen were the top products during this time. Their carts had an average unit price of $25.31, making them one of the more affordable options on the market. West Coast Cure's top retailer was Off The Charts Winterhaven helping to drive their success during this time.

Use CannMenus Search to find West Coast Cure Vape carts at a dispensary near you.

8. HIMALAYA

  • CM Projected Sales Range (GMV): $124,000 - $187,000
  • Share of Sales (Rel. Top 10): 4%
  • Top Product: Delirium, Wedding Cake
  • Average Unit Price: $29.68
  • CM Top Retailer: Megans Organic Market

Himalaya managed to generate an estimated projected sales of $156,000 with their 1-gram carts, securing a 4% share of the total 1-gram cartridge sales in the top 10 brands in California. Customers highly favored Himalaya's Delirium and Wedding Cake products, making them their top-selling 1-gram carts. During this time, Himalaya's carts had an average unit price of $29.68. Additionally, one of their top retailers listed on CannMenus was Megans Organic Market SLO.

Use CannMenus Search to find Himalaya products at a dispensary near you.

9. Buddies

  • CM Projected Sales Range (GMV): $111,000 - $166,000.
  • Share of Sales (Rel. Top 10): 3.6%
  • Top Product: GMO, Maltese Orange
  • Average Unit Price: $30.75
  • CM Top Retailer: Megans Organic Market, SLO

On 4/20 Buddies experienced a strong performance in the cannabis industry with their 1-gram cartridges. Their estimated projected sales were $139,000, securing a 3.6% share of the total 1-gram cartridge sales compared to the top 10 brands. Among their product offerings, customers seemed to favor the GMO and Maltese Orange carts. Buddies had an average unit price of $30.75 for their 1-gram carts on 4/20. Megans Organic Market SLO.

Use CannMenus Search to find Buddies Vape carts at a dispensary near you.

10. Kurvana

  • CM Projected Sales Range (GMV): $102,000 - $153,000
  • Share of Sales (Rel. Top 10): 3.3%
  • Top Product: Ascend Northern Lights, Ascend Alien Kush
  • Average Unit Price: $53.90
  • CM Top Retailer: Haven Long Beach

Kurvana had an estimated sales of $128,000 for 1 gram vape carts on 4/20 of 2023, with a share of sales of 3.3% relative to the top 10 California cannabis vape cart brands. The top 1-gram vape cart products for Kurvana on 4/20 were the Ascnd Northern Lights and their Ascnd Alien Kush carts. Kurvana's carts had an average unit price of $53.90 during this time. One of Kurvana's top retailers on 4/20 was Haven Long Beach.

Use CannMenus Search to find Kurvana Vape carts at a dispensary near you.

The data in this article is based on sales projections from the CannMenus Pro platform

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