Cannabis Vape Cartridge Industry Statistics

Cannabis Vape Market Size and Growth

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

  Source: Headset Vapor Pen Sales Trends Report (est.)

• $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.)

Consumer Behavior and Purchase Trends

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

  Source: Headset Vapor Pen Sales Trends Report

• 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

Hardware Format Trends

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.

  Source: Headset Industry Reports (paid panel est.)

• 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.

  Source: Headset Industry Reports (paid panel est.)

• 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)

Wholesale and Supply Chain Trends

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

Safety, Compliance, and Lab Testing

Regulatory requirements for vape hardware testing vary by state. The following data reflects mandatory testing requirements and recall activity across regulated US cannabis markets.

• 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

CheapCarts Wholesale Hardware Data

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.

• 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

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