The Havocscope Rankings Totals are calculated by simply adding up the various black market activities that are currently being monitored by our firm. The source for all numbers in the Rankings are available for view by clicking the corresponding link.  All figures are taken from publicly available sources.

The market totals should not be viewed as a full representation of the global black market.  As figures are included into our database only when a source is found, the rankings and market totals are incomplete.  Instead, the totals should be viewed simply as a current benchmark and representation of the available information on black market activities at this time.

The Black Market Products Ranking consists of the financial market value of black market products and activities, such as cocaine trafficking and wildlife smuggling.  The estimated losses and values of the activity encompasses global losses of the trade unless specified.  Click on the activity to see the source for the market value as well as all relevant data.

The Black Market Country Ranking consists of the financial market value of black market activities within a specific country.  The figures are based upon country-wide estimates or the sum of various black market activities.   Click on the country to see the breakdown and sources for the estimated market.

The rankings and market totals 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 the ranking and market total figures.

>> For more information on the figures, please visit The Numbers page.