Top U.S. hemp-derived CBD brands 2017 and 2019

There are many hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) brands used by consumers in the United States. From 2017 to 2019 many of the preferred brands of consumers change but the top two brands retained their dominance. The leading CBD brand based on user opinions was CW Hemp. Some 7.13 percent of respondents agreed that this brand was their favorite brand. The second most popular brand was Plus CBD Oil (CV Sciences).

CBD usage in the U.S.

CBD is a component of medical marijuana and is often derived directly from hemp plants, a plant related to marijuana. CBD does not cause a “high” like marijuana may. Within the U.S., CBD is still federally categorized as an illegal drug like marijuana but is legalized to varying degrees in many states. Evidence suggests that CBD may be helpful in certain seizure disorders, anxiety and chronic pain. Globally, the U.S. is the largest consumer of CBD products, followed by Europe. The U.S. sales of CBD products have been increasing and are projected to continue to increase even more in the future.

CBD products and brands

There are a variety of ways to take CBD including sublingual tinctures, ingestion, topical application and inhalation, to name a few. CBD supplements account for the largest distribution of CBD-based products sold in the U.S. followed by topical products. Among CBD brands, MarQaha has seen some of the largest sales growth in recent years. The company offers various cannabis and CBD products including beverages, tinctures and edibles. Among the companies that sell marijuana-derived CBD, Care By Design is the favorite among U.S. consumers. The company offers CBD products in vape pens, soft gels, drops and topicals.