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The 2026 map of where ivory is banned or restricted, aired Nov 7, 2026. Sources
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Sources: National statutes, current texts · EU and US ivory rules · 2025-26 status checks · How we rate it
Is it banned where you live? Check your countryBanned in 5 countries
Dealing in elephant ivory is a crime; dealers were jailed in 2025.
Source: Wildlife Act 2013 s.92
Why we rate it this way
Wildlife Conservation and Management Act 2013 s.92: dealing in a trophy of an endangered species (elephant ivory) is an offence; listed as a closed domestic market (African Elephant Coalition, CITES SC70). Still enforced: ivory dealers convicted under s.92 in Apr, Nov and Dec 2025.
Selling elephant ivory, or showing it for sale, banned since 2021.
Source: ES(IE) Notification 2021
Why we rate it this way
Endangered Species (Import and Export) (Prohibition of Sale) (Amendment) Notification 2021, in force 1 Sep 2021: sale of elephant ivory and ivory products, and display for sale, prohibited; display for education or religion exempt (NParks domestic ivory ban page, read Oct 2026).
Ivory sales banned since 2022, bar a few registered exemptions.
Source: Ivory Act 2018
Why we rate it this way
Ivory Act 2018 (main provisions in force 6 Jun 2022): dealing in elephant ivory banned except registered de minimis pre-1947 items (<10%), pre-1975 instruments (<20%), portrait miniatures, museum sales and certified rare pre-1918 items. Extended to hippo, narwhal, killer and sperm whale ivory 28 Jan 2025 (SI 2025); 2026 post-legislative review: working as intended.
All trade in ivory has been banned since 1991, upheld by the courts.
Source: Wild Life Act 1972 s.49B
Why we rate it this way
Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972 s.49B, inserted by the 1991 amendment: dealing in ivory, Indian or imported, and articles made from it is prohibited; Supreme Court (Indian Handicrafts Emporium, 2003) called it a complete prohibition. In force: Kerala High Court ivory-ownership ruling, 24 Oct 2025.
Commercial ivory carving and sales banned since 31 Dec 2017.
Source: State Council GBF [2016] 103
Why we rate it this way
State Council General Office notice GBF [2016] No.103 (30 Dec 2016): all commercial processing and sale of ivory stopped by 31 Dec 2017; licensed shops closed. Ivory import ban continued without expiry by SFGA Announcement 2020 No.7 (cited by Japan METI notice, Aug 2025).
Everywhere not listed here, ivory is allowed.
Restricted in 32 countries
A 2016 rule bans most ivory sales across state lines; antiques exempt.
Source: 50 CFR 17.40(e) (2016 rule)
Why we rate it this way
ESA 4(d) rule for the African elephant (final rule 6 Jun 2016, 50 CFR 17.40(e)): near-total ban on interstate and foreign commerce in African elephant ivory, but ESA antiques (100+ years) and de minimis items are exempt and in-state sales are left to state law. Still cited as current in FWS Federal Register notice 2026-11412 (8 Jun 2026).
Sales of post-1947 ivory banned since 2016; older antiques allowed.
Source: Arrete 16 Aug 2016 (2017)
Why we rate it this way
Arrete of 16 Aug 2016 as amended 4 May 2017 (Legifrance text 'version en vigueur au 13 aout 2025'): sale of raw ivory and of items made after 2 Mar 1947 banned; pre-1947 items may be sold (declaration if >20% ivory); 1947-1975 items under 200 g exempt. Plus EU rules.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
EU rules ban most ivory sales; pre-1947 antiques need a certificate.
Source: EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021)
Why we rate it this way
EU Wildlife Trade rules (Reg 338/97; Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021, applying from Jan 2022, with Commission ivory guidance of Dec 2021): intra-EU trade in raw ivory ended; worked ivory may be sold only if acquired before 3 Mar 1947 (with a certificate) or as a pre-1975 musical instrument. No 2025-26 change found. Antique trade with a certificate stays legal -> RESTRICTED, not BANNED.
Ivory trade is legal for registered dealers; whole tusks registered.
Source: Species Conservation Act
Why we rate it this way
Act on Conservation of Endangered Species: ivory may be traded by registered businesses; whole tusks must be registered (carbon dating since Jul 2019). EIA Jan 2025: 5,771 registered traders as of 7 Oct 2024; Elephant Protection Initiative (10 Jan 2025): market open.
Domestic elephant ivory may be sold under a registration system.
Source: Elephant Ivory Act 2015
Why we rate it this way
Elephant Ivory Act B.E. 2558 (in force Jan 2015): ivory from domesticated Thai elephants may be possessed and traded with registration and permits; African and wild-elephant ivory banned. Elephant Protection Initiative (10 Jan 2025): open for Asian elephant ivory under strict rules.
Ivory sold without legal-origin papers is fined or prosecuted.
Source: Decree 35/2019; Penal Code
Why we rate it this way
Trading, storing or processing ivory without legal-origin documents is fined (Decree 35/2019, from 10 Jun 2019) or prosecuted under the Penal Code; documented ivory is not banned outright. Elephant Protection Initiative (10 Jan 2025): market remains open.
Ivory sales need a permit; antique ivory dealers must be registered.
Source: NEMBA TOPS Regulations
Why we rate it this way
NEMBA s.57 + TOPS Regulations (revised version in force 1 Apr 2023): selling a listed species specimen needs a permit; antique ivory retailers must be registered and prove pre-1976 acquisition (GroundUp explainer). New ivory not tradable.
Show the 158 countries where it is allowed
No qualifying national law was found for these countries in the sources under Sources.
All 195 countries: is ivory banned?
AfghanistanAllowed
AlbaniaAllowed
AlgeriaAllowed
AndorraAllowed
AngolaAllowed
Antigua & BarbudaAllowed
ArgentinaAllowed
ArmeniaAllowed
AustraliaAllowed
AustriaRestricted
AzerbaijanAllowed
BahamasAllowed
BahrainAllowed
BangladeshAllowed
BarbadosAllowed
BelarusAllowed
BelgiumRestricted
BelizeAllowed
BeninAllowed
BhutanAllowed
BoliviaAllowed
Bosnia & HerzegovinaAllowed
BotswanaAllowed
BrazilAllowed
BruneiAllowed
BulgariaRestricted
Burkina FasoAllowed
BurundiAllowed
CambodiaAllowed
CameroonAllowed
CanadaAllowed
Cape VerdeAllowed
Central African RepublicAllowed
ChadAllowed
ChileAllowed
ChinaBanned
ColombiaAllowed
ComorosAllowed
Congo - BrazzavilleAllowed
Congo - KinshasaAllowed
Costa RicaAllowed
CroatiaRestricted
CubaAllowed
CyprusRestricted
CzechiaRestricted
Côte d’IvoireAllowed
DenmarkRestricted
DjiboutiAllowed
DominicaAllowed
Dominican RepublicAllowed
EcuadorAllowed
EgyptAllowed
El SalvadorAllowed
Equatorial GuineaAllowed
EritreaAllowed
EstoniaRestricted
EswatiniAllowed
EthiopiaAllowed
FijiAllowed
FinlandRestricted
FranceRestricted
GabonAllowed
GambiaAllowed
GeorgiaAllowed
GermanyRestricted
GhanaAllowed
GreeceRestricted
GrenadaAllowed
GuatemalaAllowed
GuineaAllowed
Guinea-BissauAllowed
GuyanaAllowed
HaitiAllowed
HondurasAllowed
HungaryRestricted
IcelandAllowed
IndiaBanned
IndonesiaAllowed
IranAllowed
IraqAllowed
IrelandRestricted
IsraelAllowed
ItalyRestricted
JamaicaAllowed
JapanRestricted
JordanAllowed
KazakhstanAllowed
KenyaBanned
KiribatiAllowed
KuwaitAllowed
KyrgyzstanAllowed
LaosAllowed
LatviaRestricted
LebanonAllowed
LesothoAllowed
LiberiaAllowed
LibyaAllowed
LiechtensteinAllowed
LithuaniaRestricted
LuxembourgRestricted
MadagascarAllowed
MalawiAllowed
MalaysiaAllowed
MaldivesAllowed
MaliAllowed
MaltaRestricted
Marshall IslandsAllowed
MauritaniaAllowed
MauritiusAllowed
MexicoAllowed
MicronesiaAllowed
MoldovaAllowed
MonacoAllowed
MongoliaAllowed
MontenegroAllowed
MoroccoAllowed
MozambiqueAllowed
Myanmar (Burma)Allowed
NamibiaAllowed
NauruAllowed
NepalAllowed
NetherlandsRestricted
New ZealandAllowed
NicaraguaAllowed
NigerAllowed
NigeriaAllowed
North KoreaAllowed
North MacedoniaAllowed
NorwayAllowed
OmanAllowed
PakistanAllowed
PalauAllowed
Palestinian TerritoriesAllowed
PanamaAllowed
Papua New GuineaAllowed
ParaguayAllowed
PeruAllowed
PhilippinesAllowed
PolandRestricted
PortugalRestricted
QatarAllowed
RomaniaRestricted
RussiaAllowed
RwandaAllowed
SamoaAllowed
San MarinoAllowed
Saudi ArabiaAllowed
SenegalAllowed
SerbiaAllowed
SeychellesAllowed
Sierra LeoneAllowed
SingaporeBanned
SlovakiaRestricted
SloveniaRestricted
Solomon IslandsAllowed
SomaliaAllowed
South AfricaRestricted
South KoreaAllowed
South SudanAllowed
SpainRestricted
Sri LankaAllowed
St. Kitts & NevisAllowed
St. LuciaAllowed
St. Vincent & GrenadinesAllowed
SudanAllowed
SurinameAllowed
SwedenRestricted
SwitzerlandAllowed
SyriaAllowed
São Tomé & PríncipeAllowed
TajikistanAllowed
TanzaniaAllowed
ThailandRestricted
Timor-LesteAllowed
TogoAllowed
TongaAllowed
Trinidad & TobagoAllowed
TunisiaAllowed
TurkmenistanAllowed
TuvaluAllowed
TürkiyeAllowed
UgandaAllowed
UkraineAllowed
United Arab EmiratesAllowed
United KingdomBanned
United StatesRestricted
UruguayAllowed
UzbekistanAllowed
VanuatuAllowed
Vatican CityAllowed
VenezuelaAllowed
VietnamRestricted
YemenAllowed
ZambiaAllowed
ZimbabweAllowed
Sources
Red means a national law in force in October 2026 that bans buying and selling elephant ivory inside the country, with only narrow exemptions like museums or a few registered items. Amber means ivory can still be sold legally with paperwork: antiques with a certificate, registered dealers or permits. Bans on importing or exporting ivory don't count - almost every country has those under the CITES treaty.
- National statutes, current texts: UK Ivory Act 2018 (+2025 regs); Singapore 2021 Notification (NParks); India WPA 1972 s.49B; China GBF [2016] 103; Kenya WCMA 2013 s.92
- EU and US ivory rules: EU Reg 865/2006 as amended Dec 2021 + Commission guidance (antiques pre-1947 with certificate); US 50 CFR 17.40(e), 2016
- 2025-26 status checks: Kerala HC 24 Oct 2025; Kenya ivory convictions 2025; Elephant Protection Initiative 10 Jan 2025 (Japan, Thailand, Vietnam open)
Each country in the lists names the source for its rule; countries not listed had no qualifying national law in these sources. Laws as of October 2026. We map the law on the books, not how well it is enforced.
26 of the 37 countries listed rely on EU Reg 865/2006 (Dec 2021), the newest worldwide data we found. Countries with a newer source were checked against current law.
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