The CannabisDealsUS Cannabis Price Index is a weekly dataset tracking online retail pricing for hemp-derived cannabinoids (Delta-8, Delta-9, THCA, HHC, CBD) sold under the US Farm Bill framework. It covers 35,000+ active product listings from 200+ verified US online merchants and brands, published weekly since December 2025. The full dataset is freely available on Zenodo under CC BY-NC 4.0 at DOI 10.5281/zenodo.18351089. For press enquiries contact press@cannabisdealsus.com.
What the Dataset Covers
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Market scope | US online retail only – hemp-derived cannabinoids under the Farm Bill framework. Not dispensary cannabis. Not wholesale. |
| Product categories | THC Vapes, THC Flower, THC Edibles, CBD Oil, CBD Edibles, Vaporizers/Hardware, Concentrates, Pre-Rolls, Topicals, Mushrooms |
| Cannabinoids tracked | Delta-8, Delta-9, THCA, HHC, CBD, CBG, CBN and blends |
| Merchant coverage | 200+ verified US online merchants and brands via affiliate feed aggregation |
| Product listings | 35,000+ active SKUs at time of publication |
| Price types | List price, sale price, effective price (post-discount), discount rate, discount depth |
| Publication frequency | Weekly – every Monday |
| Coverage start | December 8, 2025 (ongoing) |
| Geography | United States online retail |
| Currency | USD |
What the Dataset Does Not Cover
- State-licensed dispensary pricing (separate market, separate data infrastructure)
- Wholesale or B2B pricing
- In-store retail prices
- Unlicensed or grey-market products
- Prices gated behind promo codes or loyalty programs (only publicly listed prices)
Key Metrics Available
| Metric | Description | Mar 23, 2026 baseline |
|---|---|---|
| Discount rate | Share of products with a listed sale price | 8.2% |
| Average discount depth | Mean discount among discounted products | 36.1% |
| Effective market discount | Blended discount across all products | ~3% |
| Active product count | SKUs in the index at snapshot date | 30,641 |
| Category price indexes | Indexed price per category vs baseline | See weekly reports |
| Week-on-week change | % price movement per category | See weekly reports |
How to Access the Data
Free Download (Zenodo)
The full weekly dataset is archived on Zenodo at DOI 10.5281/zenodo.18351089 under CC BY-NC 4.0. Download directly – no registration required for non-commercial use.
Weekly Reports
Every weekly CPI report is published on this site and listed in the Cannabis Price Index Archive. Reports include narrative analysis, category breakdowns, and week-on-week comparisons.
Methodology
Full methodology documentation is published separately on Zenodo at DOI 10.5281/zenodo.18851438. It covers data collection, merchant verification, price normalisation, discount detection, and index construction.
Press and Data Enquiries
For interview requests, custom data cuts, or bulk data access contact press@cannabisdealsus.com. Include your publication, deadline, and the specific data you need.
Citation Formats
See How to Cite CannabisDealsUS Data for APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and inline citation formats. Short form for inline use:
...according to the CannabisDealsUS Cannabis Price Index (doi:10.5281/zenodo.18351089), a weekly benchmark tracking online retail pricing for hemp-derived cannabinoids across 200+ verified US retailers...
License and Permitted Uses
The dataset is published under CC BY-NC 4.0. Permitted without additional permission: academic research, journalism, non-profit policy reports, educational use. Commercial research reports and paid data products require written permission – contact press@cannabisdealsus.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this dispensary pricing data?
No. The CannabisDealsUS Cannabis Price Index tracks online retail pricing for hemp-derived cannabinoids sold under the US Farm Bill framework – a distinct market from state-licensed dispensaries. Dispensary pricing data requires separate sourcing.
How current is the data?
The index is updated weekly. The Zenodo dataset is updated with each new weekly snapshot. The most recent report is always linked from the Cannabis Price Index page.
Can I use this data in a peer-reviewed paper?
Yes. CC BY-NC 4.0 permits academic use with attribution. Cite the concept DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18351089.
Related Pages
- Cannabis Price Index – Latest Weekly Report
- How to Cite CannabisDealsUS Data
- Cannabis Price Index Archive
- Methodology
- Cannabis Pricing Insights
Published by Theo Valmis, Founder, CannabisDealsUS. Dataset DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18351089. Methodology DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18851438. CC BY-NC 4.0.
Last Updated on May 16, 2026 by Theo Valmis
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