The Global Cannabis Industry
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Countries That Have Legalized Medical Cannabis Include: Argentina
Denmark
Jamaica
Peru
Australia
Germany
Lesotho
Puerto Rico
Brazil
Greece
Macedonia
Romania
Canada
Guam
Malta
Thailand
Chile
India
Netherlands
Turkey
Colombia
Israel
New Zealand
Uruguay
Croatia
Italy
Paraguay
Zimbabwe
Czech Republic
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How Big Is The Market? - Estimated $7B-$9B in sales last year; growing to ~$10B$12B this year • Billions more across supply chain
- Biggest players: US, Canada - Europe rising, but the market is different
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Global Industry Materializing - Cross-border partnerships (led by Canada) - M&A activity - Exporting/importing
- Technical know-how
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Investment Money Flooding In
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Examples Licenses – number granted, requirements Private businesses vs. government controlled
Exporting, importing, domestic cultivation Medical conditions Structure: vertically integrated, cultivation-only, multiple allowed, home growing
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Examples Costs Retail/sales: Dispensaries, pharmacies, mail order, cannabis clubs
Oversight Limits: CBD, THC Forms allowed: flower, concentrates (oils), infused products Other: Fixed prices, free market, insurance 9
Contact
Chris Walsh Vice President and Founding Editor Marijuana Business Daily chrisw@mjbizdaily.com
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