About
Havocscope is an independent data and information provider of black market activities around the world. Utilizing publicly available sources and technology, Havocscope is the global leader in providing information on illicit activities worldwide.
Our research has been published in publications such as Bloomberg News and The Atlantic Monthly and cited by the United Nations and the Council on Foreign Relations. In the first half of 2010, visitors from over 175 countries accessed our website to gather data on the black market.
“We have checked the sources provided by Havocscope and have found that Havocscope accurately records the reported amounts.”
-”Economic Analysis of the Proposed CACP Anti-Counterfeiting and Piracy Initiative”
>> Read about the numbers that we collect here.
>> Read about our research methods here.
All black market data is available for free to the public for personal use. Ranking totals and other information collected by Havocscope may be cited as long as Havocscope is properly sourced or credited. If you are interested in publishing or display our figures, please contact license[at]havocscope.com.
Havocscope maintains all rights over ranking figures.
Our black market data is displayed in the following manner:
- Havocscope Black Market Rankings: The rankings of global black market products and activities are based on publicly available sources that estimate the market value of each product and country. The source for each market value is listed on the top of the page. In addition to a ranking on all black market products and countries, rankings are also provided based on industry specific activities such as Counterfeit Goods and the Drug Trafficking.
- Havocscope Black Market Database: Through the use of publicly available information, data is collected and displayed for users to easily view key figures and statistics of black market activities. Information is categorized by black market product and country of origin, allowing users to easily filter data to meet their needs.
- Havocscope Black Market Search Engine: Since it is impossible to compile all black market information within a single website, the Black Market Search Engine provides search results that focuses primarily on black market issues. Powered by Google Custom Search Technology, websites such as newspapers, research organizations, and non-governmental organizations are given priority to ensure relevant results.