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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