A key driver for the global legal cannabis market is the rapid legalization of cannabis worldwide. Many nations have been decriminalizing cannabis and legalizing the use of marijuana both for recreational and medicinal purposes. At present, in the US, 34 states (including Washington DC) have legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes, while 10 states among them have even granted the permission for the use of cannabis both for recreational and medicinal uses.

This global legal cannabis market research report also provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook during the period 2019-2023. Technavio classifies an emerging trend as a major factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its growth or decline.