USD 467 billion
Estimated value of global counterfeit trade
Counterfeit goods represented an estimated 2.3% of global imports in 2021.
OECD and EUIPO, Mapping Global Trade in Fakes 2025, using 2021 data.Reference desk
Luxury Counterfeit Goods Statistics: 2026
A sourced reference on the scale of counterfeit fashion, watches, jewelry, and handbags. Built for shoppers, writers, and anyone looking for a clearer view of the data behind luxury authentication.
Last updated November 3, 2026. Each figure links to its original source.
At a glance
The numbers behind a careful purchase.
Counterfeit goods move through the same online channels and parcel networks that make pre-owned shopping so accessible. The figures below are not a verdict on any individual item. They are a useful reminder to slow down, look closely, and ask for the details that help a purchase feel sound.
International estimates and U.S. enforcement figures measure different things. The former estimates the value of counterfeit trade, while the latter records goods stopped by one agency. Read each number with its date and method in mind.
Sourced statistics
Six figures worth keeping close.
21.6%
Share of global counterfeit seizures that were clothing
Footwear accounted for a further 21.4% of seizures in 2020 and 2021.
OECD and EUIPO, Mapping Global Trade in Fakes 2025, using 2020 to 2021 seizure data.23%
Share of seized value represented by counterfeit watches
Watches led global seized value in 2020 and 2021. Footwear represented 15%.
OECD and EUIPO, Mapping Global Trade in Fakes 2025, using 2020 to 2021 seizure data.79%
Share of counterfeit seizures involving fewer than ten items
The figure reflects 2020 and 2021 customs seizures, up from 61% in 2017 to 2019.
OECD and EUIPO, Mapping Global Trade in Fakes 2025, using 2020 to 2021 seizure data.50.6 million
Items seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection for intellectual-property violations
The agency reported an MSRP of USD 5.4 billion for the goods seized in fiscal year 2024.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Intellectual Property Rights Seizure Statistics, fiscal year 2024.5.13 million
Handbags and wallets seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection
The category carried a reported MSRP of USD 1.09 billion in fiscal year 2024.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Intellectual Property Rights Seizure Statistics, fiscal year 2024.How to read the data
Useful context, not a shortcut.
Authenticity cannot be reduced to one number, a date code, or an accessory. A thoughtful review considers the individual piece: its construction, materials, condition, provenance, photographs, and the seller’s willingness to answer precise questions.
For shoppers, the practical takeaway is simple. Prefer clear photographs of the actual item, compare the listed details with the precise model and era, and understand return terms before payment. Our designer-bag authentication guide offers a careful starting point.
Methodology and sources
Where these figures come from.
This page uses the latest available OECD and EUIPO analysis of global customs-seizure data, published in 2025 and based on 2020 to 2021 trade data, together with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s fiscal year 2024 enforcement statistics. We keep the original dates beside every statistic and will review the page when a key source publishes a meaningful update.
- OECD and EUIPO, Mapping Global Trade in Fakes 2025.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Intellectual Property Rights Seizure Statistics, Fiscal Year 2024.
Cite this page
JPI Elité Collection. “Luxury Counterfeit Goods Statistics: 2026.” Updated November 3, 2026. https://shoptendcollections.com/luxury-counterfeit-statistics