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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