Global Counterfeit Goods Suppression Search

Mapping Global Trade in Fakes 2025

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The illegal trade in counterfeit goods poses a significant threat to the free-market system, hindering progress and endangering societal welfare. The forces of globalization and the digital economy have allowed counterfeit manufacturers to access global markets, transforming counterfeiting into a massive global industry.

The findings are concerning: in 2021, counterfeit and pirated goods accounted for up to 2.3% of global trade and up to 4.7% of EU imports. This report also examines emerging trends and highlights the need for co-ordinated international efforts to secure supply chains.