List of notorious markets


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.

Current

This is a list of notorious markets listed in the.
NameTypeLocationNotesListed sinceReferences
1337xOnlineFinlandProvides links to torrent files2017
1FichierOnlineFranceCyberlocker, popular in France2017
2embedOnlineMasks location of hosting serversDatabase of copyright-infringing content2021
AliExpressOnlineChinaListed due to "a significant increase in counterfeit goods being offered for sale"2021
AmarutuOnlineSeychellesHosting provider for criminal sites2022
Avito.ruOnlineRussiaClassified advertising site with high volume of counterfeit goods2022
Baidu WangpanOnlineChinaWidely share links to pirated movies, TV shows, and books2020
BestBuyIPTVOnlineItalyOffers illegal IPTV services
Completely unrelated to Best Buy		2019
BukalapakOnlineIndonesiaE-commerce site selling counterfeit goods2018
ChaloosOnlineIraqOwns and operates companies involved in media piracy2020
CuevanaOnlineArgentinaFile sharing website streaming unlicensed television and movie titles2021
DHgateOnlineChinaBusiness-to-business e-commerce site in China
Widespread availability of counterfeit items		2017
EGY.bestOnlineEgypt Oldest and largest piracy websites in the Middle East and North Africa2022
FlokiNETOnlineRomania, IcelandBulletproof hosting provider, hosts 1337x2018
FlvtoOnlineNetherlands, RussiaStream ripping, allows downloading of YouTube videos2018
FmoviesOnlineUkraineAllows illegal streaming of movies 2017
Globe IPTVOnlineUnknownAllows illegal streaming of live sports, movies, and television2022
IndiaMARTOnlineIndiaSells counterfeit and illegal pharmaceuticals, not listed individually in 2019 report
Not listed in 2020, but relisted in 2021		2017
iStar MediaOnlineUnknownManufactures illicit streaming devices pre-loaded with piracy apps2021
LalastreamsOnlineUnknownGroup of around twenty illicit streaming websites2022
Library GenesisOnlineUnknownProvides unauthorized access to books, sources papers and journals from Sci-Hub
Not listed in 2020, but relisted in 2021		2016
MP3JuicesOnlineRussia, SingaporeStream ripping, allows downloading of YouTube videos2018
MPGHOnlineCzech RepublicSells cheats in online games2018
NewalbumreleasesOnlineCzech RepublicProvides pirated downloads of newly-released music2018
PelisPlusOnlineUnknownProvides access to pirated films and television series2020
PinduoduoOnlineChinaE-commerce site selling counterfeit goods2018
RapidGatorOnlineRussiaLarge cyberlocker2016
RARBGOnlineBosnia and HerzegovinaPopular torrent site, generated revenue through advertisements and malware2016
RuTrackerOnlineRussiaPopular torrent site2016
Sci-HubOnlineRussiaProvides unauthorized access to academic papers and journals, related to Library Genesis2017
ShabakatyOnlineIraqPirated IPTV service2020
ShopeeOnlineChina, SingaporeE-commerce site selling counterfeit goods in Southeast Asia2018
SpiderOnlineJordanSupplies illicit streaming devices2021
TaobaoOnlineChinaE-commerce site selling counterfeit goods, operated by Alibaba2016
The Pirate BayOnlineUnknownOne of the first torrent sites, very vocal in openly promoting piracy2016
TokopediaOnlineIndonesiaE-commerce site selling counterfeit goods2018
VKOnlineRussiaSocial media site that facilitates video piracy2016
WeChat, WeixinOnlineChinaChinese messaging app with "ecosystem" of counterfeit products2021
YTS.MXOnlineBulgaria Peer-to-peer file sharing site2022
Avenida Avellaneda, Buenos AiresPhysicalArgentinaMarket for counterfeit goods and sportswear2021
La Salada, Buenos AiresPhysicalArgentinaOne of the largest black markets for illegal goods in Argentina2016
Rua 25 de Março, São PauloPhysicalBrazilNotorious for shopping malls that sell pirated and counterfeit goods2016
Central Market, Phnom PenhPhysicalCambodiaHistoric landmark in Cambodia, stores throughout the area sell counterfeit goods2018
Pacific Mall, Markham, OntarioPhysicalCanadaMarket 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 ProvincePhysicalChinaWholesale distribution of counterfeit footwear2020
Asia-Pacific Xinyang Clothing & Gifts Plaza, ShanghaiPhysicalChinaMarket hosting numerous counterfeit stalls2020
Chenghai District, Guangdong ProvincePhysicalChinaFactories that produce counterfeit toys and other consumer goods2021
Huaqiangbei Electronics Malls, Guangdong ProvincePhysicalChinaA central distribution hub for counterfeit electronic devices and components
Also includes Yuan Wang, Huaqiangbei Digital World, Long Sheng
Communications Market, and Man Har Digital Plaza Malls		2020
Kindo and Zhanxi Garment Wholesale Markets and Southern Watch Trading Center near Zhanxi Road, GuangzhouPhysicalChinaMarket with high levels of counterfeit goods
Southern Watch Trading Center listed separately in 2019		2016
Huaqiangbei Electronics Malls, ShenzhenPhysicalChinaIncludes the Yuan Wang, Long Sheng, and Man Har Digital Plaza Malls
Hundreds of vendors selling counterfeit electronic components		2018
Luohu Commercial City, ShenzhenPhysicalChinaHalf of the mall's merchandise consists of counterfeit goods2018
Silk Market, BeijingPhysicalChinaMost of the market's merchandise is counterfeit2016
Wu’ai Market, ShenyangPhysicalChinaLargest market in northeastern China, hub for counterfeit products2016
Yiwu International Merchandise City, YiwuPhysicalChinaLargest small commodities market worldwide, some vendors sell infringing products2019
Heera Panna, MumbaiPhysicalIndiaSells counterfeit watches, shoes, electronics, and cosmetics
Protected by local authorities		2019
Kidderpore, KolkataPhysicalIndiaSells counterfeit electronics, cosmetics, apparel, and pirated media2019
Beemapally, TrivandrumPhysicalIndiaSells counterfeit and smuggled cosmetics, clothing, electronics and other media products, protected by local authorities.2022-
Palika Bazaar, New DelhiPhysicalIndiaUnderground market with large amounts of counterfeit products2020
Tank Road, DelhiPhysicalIndiaSells counterfeit apparel and footwear2017
Mangga Dua Market, JakartaPhysicalIndonesiaSells various counterfeit goods2016
Dordoy/Dordoi Market, BishkekPhysicalKyrgyz RepublicSells various counterfeit goods
Not listed in 2020, but relisted in 2021		2019
Petaling Street Market, Kuala LumpurPhysicalMalaysiaSells various counterfeit goods2018
La Pulga Rio, MonterreyPhysicalMexicoA major market selling counterfeit items and pirated content2020
Mercado San Juan de Dios, GuadalajaraPhysicalMexicoLargest indoor market in Latin America
One third of vendors sell devices to circumvent DRM		2016
Tepito, Mexico CityPhysicalMexicoSells and distributed counterfeit goods
Region is dangerous, making it nearly impossible for right holders to enforce their rights		2016
Ciudad del EstePhysicalParaguayRegional hub for the manufacturing and distribution of counterfeit products2016
Gamarra, LimaPhysicalPeruSells counterfeit textiles, has e-commerce site2020
Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan, ManilaPhysicalPhilippinesSells various counterfeit goods2018
Dubrovka Market, MoscowPhysicalRussiaMarket with large volume of counterfeit footwear, apparel, and luxury watches2019
Gorbushkin Dvor Mall, MoscowPhysicalRussiaKnown for its high volume of counterfeit electronics, un-cooperative local authorities2019
Sadovod Market, MoscowPhysicalRussiaSells various counterfeit goods2018
Tahtakale, IstanbulPhysicalTurkeySells counterfeit clothing, shoes, and consumer electronics2021
7th Kilometer MarketPhysicalUkraineSells various counterfeit goods2018
Markets in Deira District, DubaiPhysicalUnited Arab EmiratesMany IP-infringing markets
Known to locals and many tourists		2019
Bến Thành Market, Ho Chi Minh CityPhysicalVietnamOne of the oldest and most well-known markets in Ho Chi Minh City
Sells various counterfeit goods		2018
Đồng Xuân Market, HanoiPhysicalVietnamSells various counterfeit goods2018

Previously listed

Markets listed here were previously included in various reports, but were not included in subsequent reports. The reason for delisting is not always known.
NameTypeLocationStatusNotesYear listedYear delistedReferences
4sharedOnlineBrazilNot listed in 2018 report20162018
Amazon (foreign domains)OnlineVariousOnly applied to domains amazon.ca, amazon.co.uk, amazon.de, amazon.fr, and amazon.in20192021
BeeVideoOnlineChinaIPTV application, not listed in 2017 report20162017
BeoutQOnlineSaudi ArabiaReasons for shutdown unknown20182019
BlueAngelHostOnlineBulgariaNot listed in 2022 report20202022
CarousellOnlineSingaporeNot listed in 2020 report20182020
ChomikujOnlineNetherlandsNot listed in 2022 report20182022
CimaclubOnlineFrance, RussiaNot listed in 2020 report20192020
Convert2MP3.netOnlineUnknownStream ripping site, not listed in 2018 report, shut down in 2019 after legal action20172018
DopefileOnlineBulgaria, PakistanNot listed in 2018 report20172018
Dytt8OnlineTaiwanNot listed in 2022 report20192022
ExtraTorrentOnlineUkraineVoluntarily closed in May 201720132017
FirestormOnlineUnknownNot listed in 2020 report20172020
GoMoviesOnlineVietnam, UkraineShutdown following a criminal investigation in 2018, also known as 123movies20172018
GongChangOnlineChinaE-commerce platform known for the sale of counterfeits, not listed in 2017 report20162017
Hosting Concepts B.V. and Regional Network Information Center JSCOnlineUnknownNot listed in 2021 report20182020
HarajOnlineSaudi ArabiaNot listed in 2021 report20202021
IndoXXIOnlineIndonesiaIndonesian government forced IndoXXI to cease operations20182019
KinogoOnlineUkraineSeized by Ukrainian police20172019
MercadoLibreOnlineArgentinaNot listed in 2021 report20202021
Movshare GroupOnlineVariousIncludes nowvideo.sx, wholecloud.net, auroravid.to, bitvid.sx, nowdownload.ch, cloudtime.to, mewatchseries.to, and watchseries.ac
Not listed in 2018 report		20162018
Movie4kOnlineRussiaNot listed in 2018 report20172018
Mp3vaOnlineRussiaSold unlicensed music, pretending to be legitimate20162019
MuabanOnlineVietnamE-commerce site selling counterfeit apparel and footwear, not listed in 2017 report20162017
MyEgyOnlineRussia, EgyptHosts various infringing files, such as pirated video games, not listed in 2017 report20162017
Nanjing ImperiosusOnlineChinaDomain registrar for illegal online pharmacies, closed after being terminated by ICANN20162017
OpenloadOnlineUnknownShutdown after legal action by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment20172019
PelispediaOnlineUruguayShutdown by local police and Interpol20182019
PhimmoiOnlineVietnamNot listed in 2022 report20192022
Pobieramy24, Darkwarez, Catshare, and FilesharkOnlinePolandSites index cyberlockers for searching pirated content, not listed in 2017 report20162017
Popcorn TimeOnlineNumerousNot listed in 2022 report20202022
Private LayerOnlinePanama, SwitzerlandNot listed in 2022 report20162022
Propeller AdsOnlineCyprusNot listed in 2020 report20192020
PutlockerOnlineVietnamStreaming site for pirated movies and television shows, closed in 201720162017
RebelOnlineUnknownSells counterfeit pharmaceuticals, not listed in 2018 report20172018
RepelisOnlineUnknownNot listed in 2018 report20172018
RevenueHitsOnlineIsraelNot listed in 2022 report20202022
SeasonvarOnlineRussiaNot listed in 2021 report20192021
SnapdealOnlineIndiaNot listed in 2021 report20192021
Torrentz2OnlineBulgariaNot listed in 2020 report20172020
TurbobitOnlineNetherlandsNot listed in 2020 report20172020
TVPlus, TVBrowser, and KuaiKanOnlineChinaNot listed in 2019 report20172019
UploadedOnlineGermanyNot listed in 2022 report20162022
UpToBoxOnlineFranceShutdown by local police and ACE20182020
VibboOnlineSpainE-commerce platform selling pirated games and devices to circumvent DRM, not listed in 2017 report20162017
Youtube-mp3OnlineGermanyStream ripping site with billions of visitors, closed in 2017 following legal action20162017
WarmaneOnlineUnknownNot listed in 2020 report20182020
WeidanOnlineChinaWeidan is a "mini program" of WeChat, which was listed in the 2021 report20202021
Chenghai District, ShantouPhysicalChinaManufactures counterfeit goods, not listed in 2017 report20162017
Cheng Huan Cheng International Auto Parts Market, BeijingPhysicalChinaSells counterfeit car parts, not listed in 2017 report20162017
Hongqiao Market, BeijingPhysicalChinaSells various counterfeit goods, not listed in 2018 report20172018
Ritan Office Building, BeijingPhysicalChinaNot listed in 2021 report20202021
La Bahia Market, GuayaquPhysicalEcuadorNot listed in 2021 report20182021
Burma Bazaar, ChennaiPhysicalIndiaSells various counterfeit goods and pirated media20162017
Gandhi Nagar, DelhiPhysicalIndiaSells counterfeit apparel20162017
Kashmiri Gate, DelhiPhysicalIndiaSells counterfeit auto parts20162017
Millennium Centre, AizawlPhysicalIndiaNot listed in 2020 report20192020
Harco Glodok, JakartaPhysicalIndonesiaSells counterfeit consumer electronics and pirated media, not listed in 2017 report20162017
Mercato dei venerdi, VentimigliaPhysicalItalySells counterfeit clothing, not listed in 2018 report20172018
Computer Village Market, IkejaPhysicalNigeriaSells counterfeit computers and accessories, not listed in 2017 report20162017
Oke-Arin & Apongbon Markets, Lagos IslandPhysicalNigeriaSells counterfeit drinks and consumer goods, not listed in 2017 report20162017
Polvos Azules, LimaPhysicalPeruNot listed in 2021 report20182021
Els Limits de La Jonquera, GironaPhysicalSpainNot listed in 2020 report20182020
MBK MallPhysicalThailandSells various counterfeit products and pirated media, not listed in 2017 report20162017
Patpong Market, BangkokPhysicalThailandNot listed in 2020 report20182020
Grand Bazaar, IstanbulPhysicalTurkeyNot listed in 2021 report20172021
Barabashova, KharkivPhysicalUkraineNot listed in 2020 report20192020
DragonMartPhysicalUnited Arab EmiratesCounterfeit goods no longer openly displayed following enforcement by Dubai Police20172019
Ajman China Mall, AjmanPhysicalUnited Arab EmiratesCounterfeit goods seized by Ajman Department of Economic Development20172021
Nin Heip Market, HanoiPhysicalVietnamNot listed in 2018 report20162018
Tan Binh Market, Ho Chi Minh CityPhysicalVietnamNot listed in 2018 report20172018