A report jointly released in 2026 by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) highlights the damaging global trade in counterfeit merchandise and pirated goods.
Counterfeit trade remains a major threat to the global economy, consumers, and supply chains. The comprehensive study draws on the latest available data from 2020–21, and details where counterfeit goods come from and how they move.
In this gallery, we spotlight the most imitated product categories, anything from clothing and footwear to watches and eyewear, and list the top economies for trade in counterfeit goods. Intrigued? Click on to continue reading.