LATEST ALERTSUnderstand the demographics of CBD consumers in three key European markets with this presentation originally given by Tim Phillips at the European Industrial Hemp Association conference in June
Only 2% of Americans think CBD should not be available to consumers, according to a recent poll by the survey company Gallup
How often do regular users in France consume CBD products, what do they take it for, and how do they expect their usage to change? CBD-Intel investigates
Switzerland is a growing CBD market with nearly 700 local hemp growers.In Switzerland, THC content in cannabis-derived products may be of up to 1%, significantly higher than most adjacent EU countries. Also, different CBD-containing products are regulated by different laws, for instance, flower is regulated by Tobacco Products Ordinance (TabV) while vapes and e-liquids are regulated by the Food Products Law (Article 5). For more information about CBD regulations, please check our regulatory report.
CBD-Intel presents the results of a survey of independent headshops and pharmacies across Germany, revealing the range and variety of CBD products they offer
Looking at the online market in Portugal, we find that CBD online retail seems limited. Most of the sellers are head/growshops with previous connections to cannabis products, and most brands are international with ties to (non-CBD) cannabis products
Our third consumer survey of the CBD market in the UK reveals cause for optimism, with a high degree of satisfaction and users ready to recommend CBD products and to increase their own use
In our latest look at the CBD market in the Czech republic we find that CBD products are mainly sold through CBD specialist websites (both own and multi-brand stores). Unlike other European markets, pharmacies also stock a large number of CBD products
This report focuses on CBD consumer choices and behaviours in the UK and found that two-thirds of UK respondents could not name a CDB brand
In our detailed look at how users of CBD view the products they use or are available, we find that e-liquids and oils/tinctures are the two most popular CBD products, while online and vape stores are the main purchase channels
Swiss consumers use CBD for assorted reasons, but one thing is clear: most prefer to smoke it. A preference for flowers was one major finding of a study into the habits of CBD users in Switzerland
As part of our ongoing consumer study series we are looking at Germany, where we find that men, those under 35 and those with higher levels of education are more likely to try CBD
In our latest look at CBD consumers in France and their attitudes, we find that those who have not tried CBD tended to primarily associate CBD with medicinal aspects, while the more experienced user linked CBD with wellness
Looking CBD consumer choices and behaviours in the UK, we found that people generally have positive associations with CBD and most people associate CBD with medicinal uses. People are also less likely to be negative towards CBD if they have tried it
CBD-Intel conducted a survey of various types of store known to sell CBD in several cities in Italy. The analysis is based on 79 interviews. Cities with the largest number of respondents were Rome, Turin, Milan and Padua
CBD-Intel’s survey of CBD sales channels in the Netherlands reveals which types of shop are selling which types of CBD products, which brands are most popular and widely available
CBD-Intel’s survey of the Dutch CBD online sales channel looks at one of Europe’s more mature markets. It reveals which products dominate sales and how websites vary their offer
which types of shop are selling which types of CBD products, and the most widely available brands on offer Dutch CBD online market seems more mature in terms of brands and products than other European CBD markets such as the German, Spanish or French.Online sales of CBD products mainly happen through CBD specialised websites and online head shops.
The online market is dominated by CBD oils. CBD flowers are not widely available online.
CBD-Intel’s survey of CBD sales channels in France reports on which types of shop are selling which types of CBD products, and the most widely available brands on offer
Our study of the Spanish CBD market found that, according to Google Trends, there is a lot of interest in CBD but it is not as popular as in other countries. Currently, CBD products made for oral consumption are the subject of enforcement action
CBD-Intel conducted a survey of health food shops known to sell CBD in seven of the largest cities in the UK in order to understand the product and brand landscape
In the Italian online space CBD is mainly sold through specialist stores. Unlike many other European markets, cannabis flowers are widely available and offer the most variation to online consumers.
In our latest look at the UK market, we find that interest in online retailing for CBD has increased over the last year. There is a diverse range of product types and multiple types of retailer across different channels
Securing cannabis supplies for research purposes is the focus of an information request from the US federal government. They are asking businesses about the ability to analyse, produce, and even distribute cannabis products for research. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is probing for businesses that have the “in-house capability to act as a centralized source for acquisition and/or production, analysis, and distribution of cannabis and related materials for research purposes,” according to a federal notice.
The CBD market in Greece is growing and increasing numbers of brands and products have been launched on the market recently. The number of CBD-related Google searches also increased in the last year
In CBD-Intels latest look at France, we can see that the online market is very fragmented, with almost 60 brands and more than 700 products. Apart from CBD specialists, vape retailers and headshops have the largest range
Police are clamping down on the new wave of CBD shops in France. Products have been confiscated and some stores have even been closed down.
With interest in CBD in Germany increasing substantially, CBD-Intel examines the online market, which includes CBD specialists, head shops and grow shops, and health food and supplement stores
A rise in the number of CBD-related Google searches suggests there is growing interest in the CBD sector across Europe.
In out latest look at Europe, we find that in Italy and France vape shops in lower footfall areas are more likely to stock CBD products, while in the UK and France, vape shops are more likely to expand their range by just one CBD product type
The CBD market in Switzerland is blooming, with a great range of derived products for sale at low prices. However, vape stores are not taking the lead and CBD stores dominate the market
While the Japanese CBD market is in its early stages, it is seen as a growing trend, as detailed in this report from CBD-Intel
Tobacco giant Imperial Brands is looking to new markets such as cannabis and CBD in the near future. “At the moment we are looking to understand this space”, said Alison Cooper, CEO of Imperial Brands, about the cannabis market in a recent interview with business channel Bloomberg TV. The firm is showing increased interest in how the US cannabis and CBD market » Continue Reading.
CBD-Intel compared several products containing CBD to look for price variations. We found no differences between UK, US and EU companies, either by price or type of products available
Crossover between vapourisers and e-cigarettes has been found to be quite low and companies dedicated to both vapourisers and e-cigarettes are rare
CBD is slowly becoming better known and more popular, but it is still far from being mainstream in Spain, where CBD products form a new market, especially where e-cigarettes are concerned
The CBD e-liquid market in the Czech Republic is currently growing, but more slowly than some others. Our overview of the market finds CBD vaping products are mainly distributed through specialist cannabis-related online stores
CBD-containing e-liquid products can be found in the UK online, in a few vape store chains and in some independent vape stores
The market for cannabidiol (CDB) e-liquid is hotting up in Germany. It’s an emerging industry, so stakeholders are limited and no brand dominates, but new players are moving in as public interest continues to grow
Vaping is reported to be one of the best ways to absorb CBD, a cannabinoid present in cannabis which has relaxing and pain-relieving effects but produces no psychoactive “high”. E-liquid containing CBD is already on the market
Despite some degree of legal uncertainty, a variety of CBD vaping products appeared on the French market in 2017. This report considers what they are, where they can be found, and what factors affect their pricing and availability
39 U.S. states and the District of Columbia have laws that legalise and/or decriminalise marijuana use or possession to various extents. E-cig companies are well positioned to enter the emerging marijuana market because of their technical expertise and intimate knowledge of the science behind vaporisers, and several types of cannabis-compatible vaporisers, or “c-cigs”, may succeed in the U.S. market.
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