The cannabis vape cartridge market is one of the fastest-growing segments in the legal cannabis industry. This page compiles the most current publicly available data on market size, consumer behavior, hardware format trends, and state-level sales figures. All statistics are sourced from state regulatory agencies, peer-reviewed academic research, and industry research firms. Sources are cited inline. This page is updated monthly as new data becomes available.
The following figures reflect the most current available data on US cannabis vape market size and trajectory, sourced from BDSA market research published in Cannabis Science and Technology, a peer-reviewed trade journal.
$7.7B
US cannabis vape sales in 2025, the second largest product category behind flower ($11.8B) out of $31.5B total regulated US cannabis sales
Source: BDSA via Cannabis Science and Technology, April 2026
24.5%
US cannabis vape share of total regulated cannabis sales in 2025, calculated from BDSA category figures ($7.7B vape of $31.5B total)
Source: BDSA via Cannabis Science and Technology, April 2026; CheapCarts calculation
3.4% (est.)
Year-over-year cannabis vape sales growth in 2024 across mature markets; emerging markets including NY, NJ, and MD drove most net gains
$11.3B (est.)
Projected US cannabis vape market size by 2028, modeled from BDSA US market forecast of $45B applying current vape share of approximately 25%
Source: BDSA US market forecast; CheapCarts calculation (est.)
Understanding how cannabis consumers choose and use vape products provides context for the hardware formats and specifications most in demand at the wholesale level.
40%
Share of cannabis consumers who reported vaping as a consumption method in 2024, making it the third most common method behind smoking and edibles
Source: SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2024, via Flowhub, 2026
~70%
Share of total US cannabis vape pen sales captured by 1-gram cartridges; half-gram captures approximately 25% of sales
60%+
Share of all US cannabis purchases made by Gen Z and Millennial consumers; this generation skews even higher for vape pen purchases specifically
Source: Headset data via Flowhub, 2026
~25%
Share of dispensary sales now completed online including delivery and curbside pickup, reflecting the shift toward convenience-driven purchasing
Source: Headset data via Flowhub, 2026
The split between 510 thread cartridges and all-in-one disposable vapes continues to shift. Disposables have grown significantly in dollar share while 510 cartridges remain dominant by unit volume. For a full comparison of both formats, see our guide to empty disposable vapes vs 510 cartridges. Note: exact format split figures are from paid industry panels and are flagged as estimates.
~60% (est.)
Estimated 510-thread cartridge share of total vape hardware unit volume in the US. Exact figure is from paid industry panels.
25%
Disposable vape share of total vape dollar sales across BDSA-tracked markets as of Q1 2024, up from approximately 13% in Q1 2022
Source: BDSA, July 2024
+92%
Growth in disposable vapes' share of total vape dollar sales between Q1 2022 and Q1 2024 across BDSA-tracked markets
Source: BDSA, July 2024
~55% (est.)
1-gram cartridges as the most popular size by sales volume; 0.5g and 2g split the remainder. Exact mix is from paid industry panels.
Fastest growing
Live resin and solventless rosin vapes are the fastest-growing concentrate sub-segment in the US cannabis market, with double-digit annual growth across mature state markets while distillate-only cartridges have lost market share
Source: Cannabis Science and Technology, April 2026 (BDSA data)
The following data covers pricing benchmarks and supply chain metrics relevant to brands purchasing empty vape hardware at wholesale. For guidance on evaluating suppliers, see our wholesale vape cartridge supplier guide.
~$1.00
Minimum per-unit price for ceramic cell 510 cartridges at bulk wholesale from a USA-based, lab-tested supplier
Source: CheapCarts pricing, 2026
4 to 8 weeks
Typical lead time for overseas vape hardware vs same or next business day fulfillment from a USA-warehoused supplier
Source: CheapCarts operational data, 2026
Regulatory requirements for vape hardware testing vary by state. The following data reflects mandatory testing requirements and recall activity across regulated US cannabis markets.
Why lab testing matters
In regulated cannabis markets, vape hardware must meet mandatory safety testing standards before products reach consumers. Third-party certification ensures hardware meets compliance requirements and protects both brands and their customers.
800%
Increase in California cannabis product recalls in 2024 vs 2023, from 4 voluntary recalls to 32 mandatory and voluntary recalls, driven by increased DCC testing enforcement
Source: CRB Monitor, August 2024
23 of 24
Adult-use states requiring heavy metal testing on cannabis vape products. Several states including NY, NJ, MD, MA, and CT have extended testing requirements to hardware components themselves.
Source: State regulatory frameworks, compiled by CheapCarts, 2026
The following data reflects trends observed across CheapCarts' wholesale customer base since 2019. This is first-party data based on order history and customer activity. It is updated monthly alongside the rest of this page.
Data note
CheapCarts data reflects purchasing trends among wholesale buyers of empty vape hardware in the USA. It does not represent the broader cannabis consumer market and should be interpreted in the context of wholesale hardware procurement specifically.
1ml
Most popular cartridge size ordered by wholesale buyers, ahead of 0.5ml and 2ml formats
Source: CheapCarts order data, 2026
1,000 pcs
Average bulk order size per wholesale buyer across all hardware categories
Source: CheapCarts order data, 2026
69.9%
Repeat order rate among wholesale customers, reflecting consistent demand for restocking across the customer base
Source: CheapCarts order data, 2026
Screw-on
Most popular mouthpiece style ordered by wholesale buyers, preferred for its secure seal and compatibility with thick oils
Source: CheapCarts order data, 2026
FL • CA • TX • WA • OR
Top 5 states by wholesale order volume through CheapCarts in 2026, reflecting the largest concentrations of active cannabis brands sourcing hardware
Source: CheapCarts order data, 2026
Statistics on this page are sourced from federal survey data, peer-reviewed academic research, and publicly available industry research reports. Where figures are estimates or derived from paid industry panels, this is noted explicitly on each stat card. CheapCarts first-party data is based on anonymized, aggregated wholesale order history. This page is updated monthly as new data is published.
If you find a statistic on this page that is outdated or inaccurate, please contact us with the correct figure and source. We review all submissions and update the page monthly.
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