54% of EU Customs seized counterfeit goods originated in
China
85% of US Customs seized counterfeit goods originated in
China
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52% of Medicines seized by EU Customs are from
India and 9% UAE
84% of Jewellery seized by EU Customs is from
China and 10%
Hong Kong
72% of Electrical equipment seized by EU Customs is from
China and 8%
Hong Kong
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93% of Shoes seized by EU Customs are from
China and 1% from
Spain
90% of Toys, games seized by EU Customs are from
China and 4% from
Hong Kong
46% of Computer equipment seized by EU Customs are from
China and 40% from
Hong Kong
Counterfeit goods can be killers especially in certain industries such as pharmaceuticals and automotive. The proceeds from counterfeit goods have been shown to fund drugs and terrorism. Any association of a brand with any of these points can cause a lasting decline in reputation and revenue.