Insight ReportCoronavirus Insights: US Cannabis Industry Sees Sales Spike, Supply Chain Disruptions and Launch of CBD Sanitizers Coresight Research April 16, 2020 Reasons to ReadWe have seen panic buying take hold across a number of markets in the US in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, as consumers rush to stockpile products in the face of prolonged lockdowns. This same trend is true in the cannabis and CBD industries, which has significantly affected sales of cannabis in the US. We discuss recent sales data and explore other ways in which the pandemic has impacted these industries, considering the following: Online Delivery and Curbside Pickup Services The designation of cannabis businesses as “essential” services Supply chain disruptions, particularly for vape hardware components from China New product launches of CBD-infused hand sanitizer The cancellation and postponement of cannabis and CBD-related events. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: The State of US Consumer Sentiment: Insights Presented at NARG Spring Meeting 2025Analyst Corner: The Shifting “Friction Gap” Between Stores and E-Commerce Is Benefitting Digital Channels, with John MercerAnalyst Corner: Alibaba’s Qwen Signals the Opening Act of China’s Agentic Commerce Revolution, with Charlie PoonEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 3: E-Commerce Sees Solid Results as Amazon, Coupang, Zalando and More Report Growth—Infographic
