Expectant influx of approximately 60,000 attendees at the cannabis fair
Cannabis Fever: Germany's Booming Medical Marijuana Market
Berlin (dpa/bb) - Here comes the pot party! The organizers behind Mary Jane, the Cannabis Trade Fair, are gearing up for a whopping crowd of around 60,000 visitors this year. The emphasis this time is on cannabis for medicinal purposes, they announced. "The new legal landscape has given the market a high-void unlike ever before," they said with a grin. Medication has come to acknowledge the plant's crucial role in combating diseases and easing pain. The festivities kick off on Thursday.
What's fueling this cannabis craze? Well, a shake-up in Germany's legislation laced the market with new life. After a year, the land of beers and bratwurst now tops the list of the most innovative, dynamic cannabis markets, the organizers added. "A year post-legalization, Deutschland is on fire!" they exclaimed. The fair's concept is aimed at luring newbies to the cannabis community. This year, there will be an industry day exclusively for trade visitors and exhibitors too. Mary Jane will take place from June 19 to 22 at Berlin's exhibition grounds.
So, what's up with the medicinal cannabis buzz? Germany's legislative changes a year ago have opened doors for patients to access medical marijuana, triggering a drastic increase in its use. As of May 2025, Germany is said to have nearly 900,000 medical cannabis patients - a giant leap from the 250,000 in April 2024.
Imports have skyrocketed as well. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, the nation imported more than 37.223 metric tonnes of medical marijuana products, a whopping 457% growth compared to the same period in 2024. Canada is Germany's top supplier, followed closely by Portugal and Denmark. Experts predict that Germany might import approximately 150 tonnes of cannabis by year-end.
All this growth is turning Germany into a global cannabis hotspot. Major events like Mary Jane are the cherry on top. Mary Jane has grown to be the world's largest cannabis fair, attracting more potheads and enthusiasts than ever before. As the medical cannabis market in Germany expands, so does its position in the global cannabis industry.
But, there are bumps in the road. Discussions about potential restrictions on online medical cannabis prescriptions are ongoing - a bit of a buzzkill for some. However, these hiccups haven't slowed the market down significantly. In fact, they continue to expand rapidly, driven by both domestic demand and international trade.
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- The growth in Germany's medical marijuana market, fueled by legislative changes, has catapulted it into the spotlight of the global health-and-wellness industry, particularly the science sector focused on medical-conditions.
- The expanding medical cannabis industry in Germany is not only attracting domestic interest but also significant foreign investment, particularly from Canada, Portugal, and Denmark, indicating a boost in the country's finance sector.
- As Germany becomes a thriving hub for the medical cannabis market, various events like the Cannabis Trade Fair (Mary Jane) are emerging, creating job opportunities in the finance, science, healthcare, and event organizing sectors.
