INTA Research
Mapping Illicit Trade: Routes and Insights
Published: June 10, 2026
Non-Member Value: $650
Mapping Illicit Trade: Routes and Insights provides a powerful, interactive study designed to reveal and trace the pathways of global counterfeit trade. Built in collaboration with the Anticounterfeiting Committee and brand protection software firm ApiraSol, this resource offers a clearer view of how illicit goods move through global supply chains.
The research is based on intelligence gathered from INTA members between 2023 and 2025, including brand owners and IP professionals. Insights were collected through interviews and questionnaires, then standardized to ensure consistency across sectors and region, creating a reliable, comparable view of global illicit trade patterns. The data will be reviewed and updated periodically.
Who Should Explore This Resource?
- Brand owners and IP professionals
- Policymakers and government agencies
- Customs and enforcement authorities
- Industry stakeholders working to combat counterfeiting
What You’ll Discover
- Key origin jurisdictions and high-risk ports
- Major transit hubs and destination markets
- Common counterfeit trade routes across industries
- Vulnerable gateways within the global trade network
Mapping Illicit Trade: Routes and Insights was completed in May 2026 and is available to INTA members. Access can be granted to government representatives upon request. Please contact us to request access.
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