Editorial Brief
Grinders spike 21% as Vaporizers extend premium pricing recovery
Headshop Grinders broke a three-week pricing plateau, jumping to 122.22% of baseline as 1,018 tracked products averaged $35.77—the category’s highest index reading since tracking began. This spike occurred independently of broader promotional cycles, suggesting either inventory constraints or strategic repricing among hardware suppliers. Vaporizers, meanwhile, sustained elevated pricing at 120.57% after spiking the previous week, indicating retailers may be locking in premium positioning rather than reverting to baseline.
The pattern reflects divergent margin strategies within durable goods. Grinders—a commoditized, low-ticket category—rarely exhibit sharp pricing moves, making this week’s jump structurally notable. Vaporizers, by contrast, operate at higher price points with greater elasticity, yet have maintained premium pricing for two consecutive weeks. This suggests retailers are testing consumer tolerance for sustained price elevation in device categories following post-holiday normalization.
Category to Watch: Headshop Grinders
Grinders surged to an average price of $35.77 across 1,018 products, marking a 21.48% week-over-week increase and pushing the category to 122.22% of baseline. This represents the steepest single-week move in any hardware category since December’s baseline establishment. Unlike Vaporizers—which maintain premium pricing through selective high-end SKU weighting—Grinders exhibited broad-based price elevation across the product population. The move appears supply-driven rather than promotional, as discount depth remained minimal at under 2% of tracked products.
Quote-Ready Stats
- Headshop Grinders averaged $35.77 across 1,018 products, up 21.48% week-over-week to reach 122.22% of baseline
- Vaporizers sustained premium pricing at $68.30 (120.57% of baseline) for the second consecutive week across 1,674 products
- THC Oil volatility continued with a 19.92% jump to $53.85, though sample size remains limited at 26 products
Editorial Angles
- Hardware suppliers test pricing power: Grinder spike suggests either supply constraints or coordinated repricing across commodity accessories
- Vaporizer premium pricing sticks: Two-week elevation indicates retailers may have permanently adjusted device pricing post-holiday
- THC Oil instability exposes thin market dynamics: Wild week-to-week swings on small sample sizes reveal fragmented, illiquid category structure
Weekly Data Report
Weekly Headline Stats
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall index value | 101.89 | Baseline week equals 100 |
| Week over week change (points) | +1.73 | Index points |
| Week over week change (percent) | +1.73% | Relative to prior week |
| Products tracked | 18,287 | Cleaned index grade population |
| Average effective price | $49.82 | Cross-category mean |
| Median effective price | $33.15 | 50th percentile |
| Mean discount rate | 3.7% | Average across all products |
The overall index rose 1.73 percent this week, driven primarily by hardware category repricing rather than consumable inflation. The increase reflects mix effects and category-specific movements rather than broad-based price pressure.
Price Index by Segment (Week of February 9, 2026). Vaporizers and Grinders exhibited significant elevation above baseline (100), trading at 120.57 and 122.22 respectively. Most consumable categories remained within 5% of baseline, while Trays & Storage continued to trade below baseline at 93.08, reflecting persistent promotional pressure.
Overall Price Distribution
Price distribution remained concentrated below $50, with approximately 68% of products priced under this threshold. The distribution maintained its characteristic long right tail extending into premium devices and accessories, with modal concentration between $25-$35.
Week-over-week comparison shows modest rightward shift in the distribution center, consistent with the 1.73% index increase. Hardware repricing contributed disproportionately to this movement while consumable categories remained largely stable.
CBD vs THC Snapshot
CBD Categories
CBD pricing showed mixed performance with moderate volatility across subcategories. Oils and Edibles exhibited downward pressure while Creams posted gains.
| CBD Subcategory | Avg Price | Index Value | WoW Change | Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBD Capsules | $48.88 | 100.00 | +0.39% | 35 |
| CBD Creams | $59.36 | 100.49 | -5.80% | 53 |
| CBD Edibles | $41.42 | 102.92 | +5.15% | 350 |
| CBD For Pets | $26.36 | 101.09 | +1.48% | 96 |
| CBD Oil | $65.78 | 101.32 | +2.07% | 125 |
CBD categories continue to exhibit higher absolute price points than THC equivalents, with Oils and Creams commanding premium positioning. Discount intensity remains elevated in CBD Edibles, consistent with competitive pressure in this subcategory.
THC Categories
THC categories showed relative stability with notable volatility in Oil driven by small sample effects.
| THC Subcategory | Avg Price | Index Value | WoW Change | Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THC Edibles | $28.09 | 99.65 | -0.55% | 805 |
| THC Oil | $53.85 | 105.35 | +19.92% | 26 |
| THC Vape | $27.77 | 100.16 | -2.84% | 862 |
THC Oil’s 19.92% increase reflects thin market conditions rather than systematic repricing. With only 26 products tracked, individual SKU changes generate outsized volatility. THC Edibles and Vape maintained stable pricing within normal variance bands.
Category Performance Analysis
Consumables Overview
Consumable categories exhibited contained volatility with most movements under 3%. Price stability across high-volume THC categories (Edibles, Vape) suggests competitive equilibrium, while CBD categories show greater promotional variance.
Average discount rates remain concentrated in consumables:
- CBD categories: 8-15% average discount depth
- THC categories: 10-14% average discount depth
- Discount penetration (% of products on sale): 35-45% across consumables
Small Sample Volatility
Several categories exhibit high variance due to limited product counts:
- THC Oil (26 products): ±20% weekly swings common
- CBD Capsules (35 products): sensitive to individual SKU changes
- Mushrooms (101 products): emerging category with unstable pricing
These categories should be interpreted with caution pending population expansion.
Hardware & Accessories
Vaporizers
| Average price | $68.30 |
| Index value | 120.57 |
| WoW change | +1.80% |
| Products tracked | 1,674 |
Vaporizers sustained elevated pricing for the second consecutive week, consolidating the previous week’s 18.44% spike. This persistence suggests structural repricing rather than transient promotional effects. Discount penetration remains low at under 5% of products, indicating margin discipline.
Headshop Categories
Grinders – Notable Movement
| Average price | $35.77 |
| Index value | 122.22 |
| WoW change | +21.48% |
| Products tracked | 1,018 |
Grinders exhibited the week’s most significant price movement, breaking extended stability at baseline. The jump appears broad-based rather than concentrated in premium SKUs. Volume expansion (1,018 vs 614 products prior week) accompanied price elevation, suggesting new inventory entering at higher price points.
Other Headshop Segments
| Category | Avg Price | Index | WoW Change | Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bongs & Water Pipes | $72.04 | 99.92 | +0.65% | 9,265 |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | $29.74 | 98.67 | -0.12% | 177 |
| Rolling Papers | $28.76 | 98.09 | +0.32% | 834 |
| Trays & Storage | $35.89 | 93.08 | -0.52% | 1,176 |
Headshop categories outside Grinders remained stable, with most movements under 1%. Trays & Storage continues to trade below baseline, reflecting persistent promotional pressure in low-margin accessories.
Grow Equipment
| Average price | $49.71 |
| Index value | 100.01 |
| WoW change | -0.10% |
| Products tracked | 1,360 |
Grow equipment maintained baseline pricing with minimal volatility. The category exhibits structural stability consistent with specialized, less price-sensitive buyer base.
Mushrooms
| Average price | $41.57 |
| Index value | 98.05 |
| WoW change | +4.43% |
| Products tracked | 101 |
Mushrooms posted a moderate rebound after prior week declines. Small sample size limits interpretability; category requires population expansion for stable trend analysis.
What to Watch Next Week
Grinder Sustainability: Monitor whether Grinder pricing holds elevated levels or reverts to baseline. Volume changes and discount penetration will indicate whether this represents durable repricing or temporary inventory effects.
Vaporizer Persistence: Three-week elevated pricing would confirm structural premium positioning. Watch for discount activity that might signal retreat from current levels.
THC Oil Stabilization: With only 26 products, category requires monitoring for sample expansion. Volatility likely to persist until population reaches 50+ products.
Consumable Discount Cycles: CBD and THC categories entering typical mid-month promotional window. Watch for increased discount penetration across Edibles and Vape categories.
Hardware Mix Effects: Overall index sensitivity to hardware repricing demonstrates composition effects. Track whether consumable volumes offset device pricing in aggregate measures.
How to Cite This Index
Source: CannabisDeals US Cannabis Price Index. Weekly retail price index tracking consumer prices and discounts across thousands of online cannabis products in the United States. DOI-backed dataset with publicly documented methodology. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial 4.0.
Primary source: https://cannabisdealsus.com/cannabis-price-index/
Methodology: https://cannabisdealsus.com/cannabis-price-index/methodology
Data & Access: https://cannabisdealsus.com/cannabis-price-index/data-and-access/
Dataset archive: Zenodo (https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18351089)
License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0
Analysis: Theo Valmis, Founder, CannabisDealsUS