The complete Third Country Report has been published by the European Commission

“Counterfeit and pirated products continue to follow complex trading routes, exploiting a set of intermediary transit points. Many of these transit economies host large free trade zones that are important hubs of international trade, including also illicit trade.12 The use of small shipments for trade in fakes also keeps growing. Small shipments, sent by post or express services are a way for infringers to reduce the chance of detection and minimise the risk of sanctions. The proliferation of small shipments raises the cost of checks and detention for customs and introduces additional significant challenges for enforcement authorities."
The complete Third Country Report has been published by the European Commission.