Black Market - Size of The Global Black Markets

Size of The Global Black Markets

Largest black markets Estimated annual
market value
(Billion USD)
Total 1,829
Counterfeit pharmaceutical drugs 200
Prostitution 187
Counterfeit electronics 169
Marijuana 142
Cocaine 85
Prescription drugs 73
Opium and heroin 68
Software piracy 59
Movie piracy 58
Gas and oil smuggling 53
Cigarette smuggling 50

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