This is the list of notorious markets compiled by the Office of the United States Trade Representative, which claims that they are markets where large-scale intellectual property infringement takes place.
This is a list of notorious markets listed in the .
| Notes | Listed since | References | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1337x | Online | Finland | Provides links to torrent files | 2017 | ||
| 1Fichier | Online | France | Cyberlocker, popular in France | 2017 | ||
| 2embed | Online | Masks location of hosting servers | Database of copyright-infringing content | 2021 | ||
| AliExpress | Online | China | Listed due to "a significant increase in counterfeit goods being offered for sale" | 2021 | ||
| Amarutu | Online | Seychelles | Hosting provider for criminal sites | 2022 | ||
| Avito.ru | Online | Russia | Classified advertising site with high volume of counterfeit goods | 2022 | ||
| Baidu Wangpan | Online | China | Widely share links to pirated movies, TV shows, and books | 2020 | ||
| BestBuyIPTV | Online | Italy | Offers illegal IPTV servicesCompletely unrelated to Best Buy | 2019 | ||
| Bukalapak | Online | Indonesia | E-commerce site selling counterfeit goods | 2018 | ||
| Chaloos | Online | Iraq | Owns and operates companies involved in media piracy | 2020 | ||
| Cuevana | Online | Argentina | File sharing website streaming unlicensed television and movie titles | 2021 | ||
| DHgate | Online | China | Business-to-business e-commerce site in ChinaWidespread availability of counterfeit items | 2017 | ||
| EGY.best | Online | Egypt (reported) | Oldest and largest piracy websites in the Middle East and North Africa | 2022 | ||
| FlokiNET | Online | Romania, Iceland | Bulletproof hosting provider, hosts 1337x | 2018 | ||
| Flvto | Online | Netherlands, Russia | Stream ripping, allows downloading of YouTube videos | 2018 | ||
| Fmovies | Online | Ukraine | Allows illegal streaming of movies (also known as Bmovies and Bflix) | 2017 | ||
| Globe IPTV | Online | Unknown | Allows illegal streaming of live sports, movies, and television | 2022 | ||
| IndiaMART | Online | India | Sells counterfeit and illegal pharmaceuticals, not listed individually in 2019 report (hosted by Hosting Concepts B.V. and Regional Network Information Center JSC) Not listed in 2020, but relisted in 2021 | 2017 | ||
| iStar Media | Online | Unknown | Manufactures illicit streaming devices pre-loaded with piracy apps | 2021 | ||
| Lalastreams | Online | Unknown | Group of around twenty illicit streaming websites | 2022 | ||
| Library Genesis | Online | Unknown | Provides unauthorized access to books, sources papers and journals from Sci-Hub Not listed in 2020, but relisted in 2021 | 2016 | ||
| MP3Juices | Online | Russia, Singapore | Stream ripping, allows downloading of YouTube videos | 2018 | ||
| MPGH | Online | Czech Republic | Sells cheats in online games | 2018 | ||
| Newalbumreleases | Online | Czech Republic | Provides pirated downloads of newly-released music | 2018 | ||
| PelisPlus | Online | Unknown | Provides access to pirated films and television series | 2020 | ||
| Pinduoduo | Online | China | E-commerce site selling counterfeit goods | 2018 | ||
| RapidGator | Online | Russia | Large cyberlocker | 2016 | ||
| RARBG | Online | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Popular torrent site, generates revenue through advertisements and malware | 2016 | ||
| RuTracker | Online | Russia | Popular torrent site | 2016 | ||
| Sci-Hub | Online | Russia | Provides unauthorized access to academic papers and journals, related to Library Genesis | 2017 | ||
| Shabakaty | Online | Iraq | Pirated IPTV service | 2020 | ||
| Shopee | Online | China, Singapore | E-commerce site selling counterfeit goods in Southeast Asia | 2018 | ||
| Spider | Online | Jordan | Supplies illicit streaming devices | 2021 | ||
| Taobao | Online | China | E-commerce site selling counterfeit goods, operated by Alibaba | 2016 | ||
| The Pirate Bay | Online | Unknown | One of the first torrent sites, very vocal in openly promoting piracy | 2016 | ||
| Tokopedia | Online | Indonesia | E-commerce site selling counterfeit goods | 2018 | ||
| VK | Online | Russia | Social media site that facilitates video piracy | 2016 | ||
| WeChat, Weixin | Online | China | Chinese messaging app with "ecosystem" of counterfeit products | 2021 | ||
| YTS.MX | Online | Bulgaria (reported) | Peer-to-peer file sharing site | 2022 | ||
| Avenida Avellaneda, Buenos Aires | Physical | Argentina | Market for counterfeit goods and sportswear | 2021 | ||
| La Salada, Buenos Aires | Physical | Argentina | One of the largest black markets for illegal goods in Argentina | 2016 | ||
| Rua 25 de Março, São Paulo | Physical | Brazil | Notorious for shopping malls that sell pirated and counterfeit goods | 2016 | ||
| Central Market, Phnom Penh | Physical | Cambodia | Historic landmark in Cambodia, stores throughout the area sell counterfeit goods | 2018 | ||
| Pacific Mall, Markham, Ontario | Physical | Canada | Market with large amount of counterfeit luxury goods, apparel, and electronics Not listed in 2018, 2019, or 2020, but relisted in 2021 | 2017 | ||
| Anfu Market, Fujian Province | Physical | China | Wholesale distribution of counterfeit footwear | 2020 | ||
| Asia-Pacific Xinyang Clothing & Gifts Plaza, Shanghai | Physical | China | Market hosting numerous counterfeit stalls | 2020 | ||
| Chenghai District, Guangdong Province | Physical | China | Factories that produce counterfeit toys and other consumer goods | 2021 | ||
| Huaqiangbei Electronics Malls, Guangdong Province | Physical | China | A central distribution hub for counterfeit electronic devices and components Also includes Yuan Wang, Huaqiangbei Digital World, Long ShengCommunications Market, and Man Har Digital Plaza Malls | 2020 | ||
| Kindo and Zhanxi Garment Wholesale Markets and Southern Watch Trading Center near Zhanxi Road, Guangzhou | Physical | China | Market with high levels of counterfeit goods Southern Watch Trading Center listed separately in 2019 | 2016 | ||
| Huaqiangbei Electronics Malls, Shenzhen | Physical | China | Includes the Yuan Wang, Long Sheng,and Man Har Digital Plaza MallsHundreds of vendors selling counterfeit electronic components | 2018 | ||
| Luohu Commercial City, Shenzhen | Physical | China | Half of the mall's merchandise consists of counterfeit goods | 2018 | ||
| Silk Market, Beijing | Physical | China | Most of the market's merchandise is counterfeit | 2016 | ||
| Wu’ai Market, Shenyang | Physical | China | Largest market in northeastern China, hub for counterfeit products | 2016 | ||
| Yiwu International Merchandise City, Yiwu | Physical | China | Largest small commodities market worldwide, some vendors sell infringing products | 2019 | ||
| Heera Panna, Mumbai | Physical | India | Sells counterfeit watches, shoes, electronics, and cosmeticsProtected by local authorities | 2019 | ||
| Kidderpore, Kolkata | Physical | India | Sells counterfeit electronics, cosmetics, apparel, and pirated media | 2019 | ||
| Beemapally, Trivandrum | Physical | India | Sells counterfeit and smuggled cosmetics, clothing, electronics and other media products, protected by local authorities. | 2022 | ||
| Palika Bazaar, New Delhi | Physical | India | Underground market with large amounts of counterfeit products | 2020 | ||
| Tank Road, Delhi | Physical | India | Sells counterfeit apparel and footwear | 2017 | ||
| Mangga Dua Market, Jakarta | Physical | Indonesia | Sells various counterfeit goods | 2016 | ||
| Dordoy/Dordoi Market, Bishkek | Physical | Kyrgyz Republic | Sells various counterfeit goods Not listed in 2020, but relisted in 2021 | 2019 | ||
| Petaling Street Market, Kuala Lumpur | Physical | Malaysia | Sells various counterfeit goods | 2018 | ||
| La Pulga Rio, Monterrey | Physical | Mexico | A major market selling counterfeit items and pirated content | 2020 | ||
| Mercado San Juan de Dios, Guadalajara | Physical | Mexico | Largest indoor market in Latin AmericaOne third of vendors sell devices to circumvent DRM | 2016 | ||
| Tepito, Mexico City | Physical | Mexico | Sells and distributed counterfeit goodsRegion is dangerous, making it nearly impossible for right holders to enforce their rights | 2016 | ||
| Ciudad del Este | Physical | Paraguay | Regional hub for the manufacturing and distribution of counterfeit products | 2016 | ||
| Gamarra, Lima | Physical | Peru | Sells counterfeit textiles, has e-commerce site | 2020 | ||
| Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan, Manila | Physical | Philippines | Sells various counterfeit goods | 2018 | ||
| Dubrovka Market, Moscow | Physical | Russia | Market with large volume of counterfeit footwear, apparel, and luxury watches | 2019 | ||
| Gorbushkin Dvor Mall, Moscow | Physical | Russia | Known for its high volume of counterfeit electronics, un-cooperative local authorities | 2019 | ||
| Sadovod Market, Moscow | Physical | Russia | Sells various counterfeit goods | 2018 | ||
| Tahtakale, Istanbul | Physical | Turkey | Sells counterfeit clothing, shoes, and consumer electronics | 2021 | ||
| 7th Kilometer Market | Physical | Ukraine | Sells various counterfeit goods | 2018 | ||
| Markets in Deira District, Dubai | Physical | United Arab Emirates | Many IP-infringing marketsKnown to locals and many tourists | 2019 | ||
| Bến Thành Market, Ho Chi Minh City | Physical | Vietnam | One of the oldest and most well-known markets in Ho Chi Minh CitySells various counterfeit goods | 2018 | ||
| Đồng Xuân Market, Hanoi | Physical | Vietnam | Sells various counterfeit goods | 2018 |
Markets listed here were previously included in various reports, but were not included in subsequent reports. The reason for delisting is not always known.
| Name | Type | Location | Status | Notes | Year listed | Year delisted | References | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4shared | Online | Brazil | Not listed in 2018 report | 2016 | 2018 | |||
| Amazon (foreign domains) | Online | Various | Only applied to domains amazon.ca, amazon.co.uk, amazon.de, amazon.fr, and amazon.in | 2019 | 2021 | |||
| BeeVideo | Online | China | IPTV application, not listed in 2017 report | 2016 | 2017 | |||
| BeoutQ | Online | Saudi Arabia | Reasons for shutdown unknown | 2018 | 2019 | |||
| BlueAngelHost | Online | Bulgaria | Not listed in 2022 report | 2020 | 2022 | |||
| Carousell | Online | Singapore | Not listed in 2020 report | 2018 | 2020 | |||
| Chomikuj | Online | Netherlands | Not listed in 2022 report | 2018 | 2022 | |||
| Cimaclub | Online | France, Russia | Not listed in 2020 report | 2019 | 2020 | |||
| Convert2MP3.net | Online | Unknown | Stream ripping site, not listed in 2018 report, shut down in 2019 after legal action[1] | 2017 | 2018 | |||
| Dopefile | Online | Bulgaria, Pakistan | Not listed in 2018 report | 2017 | 2018 | |||
| Dytt8 | Online | Taiwan | Not listed in 2022 report | 2019 | 2022 | |||
| ExtraTorrent | Online | Ukraine | Voluntarily closed in May 2017 | 2013 | 2017 | |||
| Firestorm | Online | Unknown | Not listed in 2020 report | 2017 | 2020 | |||
| GoMovies | Online | Vietnam, Ukraine | Shutdown following a criminal investigation in 2018, also known as 123movies | 2017 | 2018 | |||
| GongChang | Online | China | E-commerce platform known for the sale of counterfeits, not listed in 2017 report | 2016 | 2017 | |||
| Hosting Concepts B.V. and Regional Network Information Center JSC | Online | Unknown | Not listed in 2021 report | 2018 | 2020 | |||
| Haraj | Online | Saudi Arabia | Not listed in 2021 report | 2020 | 2021 | |||
| IndoXXI | Online | Indonesia | Indonesian government forced IndoXXI to cease operations | 2018 | 2019 | |||
| Kinogo | Online | Ukraine | Seized by Ukrainian police | 2017 | 2019 | |||
| MercadoLibre | Online | Argentina | Not listed in 2021 report | 2020 | 2021 | |||
| Movshare Group | Online | Various | Includes nowvideo.sx, wholecloud.net, auroravid.to, bitvid.sx, nowdownload.ch, cloudtime.to, mewatchseries.to, and watchseries.acNot listed in 2018 report | 2016 | 2018 | |||
| Movie4k | Online | Russia | Not listed in 2018 report | 2017 | 2018 | |||
| Mp3va | Online | Russia | Sold unlicensed music, pretending to be legitimate | 2016 | 2019 | |||
| Muaban | Online | Vietnam | E-commerce site selling counterfeit apparel and footwear, not listed in 2017 report | 2016 | 2017 | |||
| MyEgy | Online | Russia, Egypt | Hosts various infringing files, such as pirated video games, not listed in 2017 report | 2016 | 2017 | |||
| Nanjing Imperiosus | Online | China | Domain registrar for illegal online pharmacies, closed after being terminated by ICANN | 2016 | 2017 | |||
| Openload | Online | Unknown | Shutdown after legal action by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment | 2017 | 2019 | |||
| Pelispedia | Online | Uruguay | Shutdown by local police and Interpol | 2018 | 2019 | |||
| Phimmoi | Online | Vietnam | Not listed in 2022 report | 2019 | 2022 | |||
| Pobieramy24, Darkwarez, Catshare, and Fileshark | Online | Poland | Sites index cyberlockers for searching pirated content, not listed in 2017 report | 2016 | 2017 | |||
| Popcorn Time | Online | Numerous | Not listed in 2022 report | 2020 | 2022 | |||
| Private Layer | Online | Panama, Switzerland | Not listed in 2022 report | 2016 | 2022 | |||
| Propeller Ads | Online | Cyprus | Not listed in 2020 report | 2019 | 2020 | |||
| Putlocker | Online | Vietnam | Streaming site for pirated movies and television shows, closed in 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | |||
| Rebel | Online | Unknown | Sells counterfeit pharmaceuticals, not listed in 2018 report | 2017 | 2018 | |||
| Repelis | Online | Unknown | Not listed in 2018 report | 2017 | 2018 | |||
| RevenueHits | Online | Israel | Not listed in 2022 report | 2020 | 2022 | |||
| Seasonvar | Online | Russia | Not listed in 2021 report | 2019 | 2021 | |||
| Snapdeal | Online | India | Not listed in 2021 report | 2019 | 2021 | |||
| Torrentz2 | Online | Bulgaria | Not listed in 2020 report | 2017 | 2020 | |||
| Turbobit | Online | Netherlands | Not listed in 2020 report | 2017 | 2020 | |||
| TVPlus, TVBrowser, and KuaiKan | Online | China | Not listed in 2019 report | 2017 | 2019 | |||
| Uploaded | Online | Germany | Not listed in 2022 report | 2016 | 2022 | |||
| UpToBox | Online | France | Shutdown by local police and ACE | 2018 | 2020 | |||
| Vibbo | Online | Spain | E-commerce platform selling pirated games and devices to circumvent DRM, not listed in 2017 report | 2016 | 2017 | |||
| Youtube-mp3 | Online | Germany | Stream ripping site with billions of visitors, closed in 2017 following legal action | 2016 | 2017 | |||
| Warmane | Online | Unknown | Not listed in 2020 report | 2018 | 2020 | |||
| Weidan | Online | China | Weidan is a "mini program" of WeChat, which was listed in the 2021 report | 2020 | 2021 | |||
| Chenghai District, Shantou | Physical | China | Manufactures counterfeit goods, not listed in 2017 report | 2016 | 2017 | |||
| Cheng Huan Cheng International Auto Parts Market, Beijing | Physical | China | Sells counterfeit car parts, not listed in 2017 report | 2016 | 2017 | |||
| Hongqiao Market, Beijing | Physical | China | Sells various counterfeit goods, not listed in 2018 report | 2017 | 2018 | |||
| Ritan Office Building, Beijing | Physical | China | Not listed in 2021 report | 2020 | 2021 | |||
| La Bahia Market, Guayaqu | Physical | Ecuador | Not listed in 2021 report | 2018 | 2021 | |||
| Burma Bazaar, Chennai | Physical | India | Sells various counterfeit goods and pirated media | 2016 | 2017 | |||
| Gandhi Nagar, Delhi | Physical | India | Sells counterfeit apparel | 2016 | 2017 | |||
| Kashmiri Gate, Delhi | Physical | India | Sells counterfeit auto parts | 2016 | 2017 | |||
| Millennium Centre, Aizawl | Physical | India | Not listed in 2020 report | 2019 | 2020 | |||
| Harco Glodok, Jakarta | Physical | Indonesia | Sells counterfeit consumer electronics and pirated media, not listed in 2017 report | 2016 | 2017 | |||
| Mercato dei venerdi, Ventimiglia | Physical | Italy | Sells counterfeit clothing, not listed in 2018 report | 2017 | 2018 | |||
| Computer Village Market, Ikeja | Physical | Nigeria | Sells counterfeit computers and accessories, not listed in 2017 report | 2016 | 2017 | |||
| Oke-Arin & Apongbon Markets, Lagos Island | Physical | Nigeria | Sells counterfeit drinks and consumer goods, not listed in 2017 report | 2016 | 2017 | |||
| Polvos Azules, Lima | Physical | Peru | Not listed in 2021 report | 2018 | 2021 | |||
| Els Limits de La Jonquera, Girona | Physical | Spain | Not listed in 2020 report | 2018 | 2020 | |||
| MBK Mall | Physical | Thailand | Sells various counterfeit products and pirated media, not listed in 2017 report | 2016 | 2017 | |||
| Patpong Market, Bangkok | Physical | Thailand | Not listed in 2020 report | 2018 | 2020 | |||
| Grand Bazaar, Istanbul | Physical | Turkey | Not listed in 2021 report | 2017 | 2021 | |||
| Barabashova, Kharkiv | Physical | Ukraine | Not listed in 2020 report | 2019 | 2020 | |||
| DragonMart | Physical | United Arab Emirates | Counterfeit goods no longer openly displayed following enforcement by Dubai Police | 2017 | 2019 | |||
| Ajman China Mall, Ajman | Physical | United Arab Emirates | Counterfeit goods seized by Ajman Department of Economic Development | 2017 | 2021 | |||
| Nin Heip Market, Hanoi | Physical | Vietnam | Not listed in 2018 report | 2016 | 2018 | |||
| Tan Binh Market, Ho Chi Minh City | Physical | Vietnam | Not listed in 2018 report | 2017 | 2018 |