The Best Selling Cannabis Strains in Every Recreational State (as of December 2025)

OG article by Anthony Martinelli

December 8, 2025

As of December 2025, sales data from state agencies and research firm Headset reveal the top-selling cannabis strains in U.S. recreational markets, showing shifts in consumer preferences with new strains challenging established favorites. In Alaska, Runtz overtook Blue Dream. Arizona's Permanent Marker replaced Kush Mints. California holds steady with Blue Dream. Colorado saw MAC surpass Runtz. Connecticut's Animal Face edged out Brownie Scout. Delaware favors Runtz over Wedding Cake. Illinois prefers Pineapple Express. Maine's Brownie Scout beat Wedding Cake. Maryland's Afternoon Delight #4 topped Brownie Scout. Massachusetts shifted to Kush Mintz from Bananas. Michigan sticks with Runtz. Missouri's Triple Burger overtook CAP Junky. Montana loves Gelato. Nevada's Afternoon Delight replaced Black Label. New Jersey's Lemon Cherry Gelato surpassed Orange Push Pop. New Mexico moved to Sour Diesel from Blue Dream. New York favors Blue Dream. Ohio chooses Bananas. Oregon's Orange 43 beat Super Boof. Rhode Island picks Jack Herer. Vermont goes for Runtz. Washington prefers Wedding Cake. These trends reflect evolving tastes, with hybrids like Runtz gaining popularity for balanced effects. The data underscores the dynamic nature of the $30+ billion industry, influenced by breeding innovations and regional preferences. Consumers increasingly seek strains for specific moods, aromas, and potencies.