Thirteen years after the legalization of cannabis, the legal market in Uruguay is still trying to structure itself. Proof of this lies in the latest figures published for the year 2025. According to data from the Institute for the Regulation and Control of Cannabis (IRCCA) consulted by El País , the country sold more than 9 tons of legal cannabis for adult use last year, the largest quantity since sales began in 2017 .
The most striking figure concerns pharmacy sales. Registered consumers purchased 4,290 kilograms of cannabis from pharmacies in 2025, an increase of more than a ton compared to 2024 and well above the levels of 2023.
Production for pharmacies also reached a record high. State-licensed companies cultivated 4,658 kilograms of cannabis in 2025, the largest volume since regulated sales began in 2017. Before 2022, annual production rarely exceeded 2 tonnes.
The number of licensed pharmacies increased from 40 in 2024 to 55 in 2025 , now covering 13 of Uruguay's 19 departments . Montevideo , Canelones, and Maldonado have the highest concentration of outlets, with demand peaking between October and December.
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