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Top 25 Trade associations worldwide

Name: Trade associations worldwide
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 19, 2026 2,562 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 2,562 trade associations worldwide as of September 2026 and tracks 41,189 professional contacts across them, including 9,503 with verified work emails and 0 with mobile numbers. The United States is the largest market and London the largest hub.

This list covers trade associations worldwide, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 19, 2026. Country and city lists for trade associations follow the table.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 19, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

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41,189Contacts tracked

9,503Verified emails

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The 25 largest trade associations worldwide

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 2,562 trade associations worldwide, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 19, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to trade associations: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	National Association Of Realtors	Strong evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	n/a	3,166 contacts →
	Strong evidence “The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.5 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
2	National Restaurant Association	Partial evidence	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	1,215 contacts →
	Partial evidence “At the National Restaurant Association, we strive to help every one of our members build customer loyalty, find financial success and provide rewarding careers in foodservice.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
3	Associated Builders And Contractors	Indirect evidence	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	n/a	960 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 67 chapters nationwide help our members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
4	CBI Confederation Of British Industry	Indirect evidence	London, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	929 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The CBI serves as the catalyst between industry and government to drive positive change, speaking for businesses of all sizes and sectors across the whole economy, in every UK…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
5	U.S. Chamber Of Commerce	Indirect evidence	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	501-1,000	693 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The Chamber of Commerce of the United States is the world’s largest business organization.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
6	American Bankers Association	Strong evidence	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	569 contacts →
	Strong evidence “American Bankers Association is a banking trade association of community, regional, and money center banks, holding companies, savings associations, trust companies, and savings…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
7	Universo AGV	Indirect evidence	Belo Horizonte, BrazilHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	528 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Orgulho em ser associação.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
8	Associated General Contractors Of America	Partial evidence	Arlington, VA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	458 contacts →
	Partial evidence “For more than 100 years the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has been and still is the leading association for the construction industry.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
9	Dansk Erhverv	Indirect evidence	Copenhagen, DenmarkHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	453 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Vi er erhvervsorganisation og arbejdsgiverforening for et af verdens mest handlekraftige erhvervsliv.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
10	Agricultural Retailers Association	Partial evidence	Arlington, VA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	n/a	403 contacts →
	Partial evidence “The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) advocates, influences, educates and provides services to support sellers of seeds, nutrients, crop protection products, farm…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
11	Retail Industry Leaders Association Rila	Strong evidence	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	n/a	402 contacts →
	Strong evidence “RILA is the US trade association for leading retailers.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
12	Koninklijke Horeca Nederland	Indirect evidence	Woerden, NetherlandsHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	388 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Koninklijke Horeca Nederland (KHN) is de grootste horeca brancheorganisatie in ons land.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
13	BVMW	Partial evidence	Berlin, GermanyHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	383 contacts →
	Partial evidence “BVMW - The German Association for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises The BVMW is a politically independent association which caters for all commercial branches and professions…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
14	California Association Of Realtors	Strong evidence	Sacramento, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	380 contacts →
	Strong evidence “The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is one of the largest state trade organizations in the United States, with members dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in real…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
15	Assolombarda	Partial evidence	Milano, ItalyHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	363 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Nearly 6.800 firms located in the Provinces of Milan, Lodi, Pavia and Monza and Brianza are associated to Assolombarda, which is the largest territorial association of the entire…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
16	UK Finance	Indirect evidence	London, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	337 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Representing 300 firms, we’re a centre of trust, expertise, and collaboration at the heart of financial services.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
17	Rede Construir	Indirect evidence	Sao Paulo, BrazilHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	304 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “A Rede Construir é uma rede associativa do ramo do varejo de material de construção, que busca através da união de iniciativas, troca de experiências e boas práticas…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
18	CDL BH	Indirect evidence	Belo Horizonte, BrazilHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	299 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “A CDL/BH - Câmara de Dirigentes Lojistas de Belo Horizonte, é uma entidade de classe sem fins econômicos, filiação política, partidária ou religiosa que tem como missão servir…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
19	CEOE	Indirect evidence	Madrid, SpainHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	287 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “La Confederación de Organizaciones Empresariales es una entidad privada sin ánimo de lucro, cuyo fin primordial es la defensa y representación de los intereses empresariales ante…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
20	BNA	Indirect evidence	Amsterdam, NetherlandsHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	n/a	254 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Our mission is to strengthen architectural firms that add value to client and society on promising markets.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
21	ABI	Indirect evidence	Rome, ItalyHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	251 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “L’Associazione Bancaria Italiana è una associazione volontaria senza finalità di lucro che opera per promuovere la conoscenza e la coscienza dei valori sociali e dei comportamenti…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
22	Direct Selling Association	Partial evidence	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	n/a	231 contacts →
	Partial evidence “The Direct Selling Association (DSA) is the U.S.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
23	CDL Porto Alegre	Indirect evidence	Porto Alegre, BrazilHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	216 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “A CDL Porto Alegre nasceu das necessidades de trocas de informações entre os lojistas e de ações de defesa de seus interesses visando o contínuo aprimoramento empresarial.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
24	SIFMA	Indirect evidence	New York, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	214 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “SIFMA is the voice of the nation’s securities industry, bringing together the shared interests of hundreds of broker-dealers, investment banks and asset managers.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
25	MBO Raad	Indirect evidence	Woerden, NetherlandsHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	211 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “De MBO Raad behartigt de gemeenschappelijke belangen van de aangesloten leden, biedt diensten aan en onderneemt gezamenlijke activiteiten die samenhangen met deze…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: trade associations. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names trade associations.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of trade associations, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name trade associations. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Trade associations worldwide at a glance

As of Sep 19, 2026

23.1%Verified-email coverage

16.1Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

2.1%Largest-city concentration · London

Sep 19, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

1,532

11-50

628

51-200

225

201-500

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

10001+

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among trade associations, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
Coverage: 13 countries, largest first: the United States, Italy, Brazil, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, Canada, the Netherlands, Australia and 3 more. Country and city lists for trade associations are linked below.
What qualifies: Companies worldwide whose own description of what they do matches “trade associations”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names trade associations), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among trade associations, and records with no verified work email.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every listed company carries at least one verified work email, 9,503 across the full list. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 19, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Trade associations by location

13 lists · largest first

Every Trade associations list RevenueBase publishes, by country and city. Counts are matching companies in each list as of its own refresh date.

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Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names trade associations, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many trade associations are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 2,562 trade associations worldwide as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

National Association Of Realtors, headquartered in Chicago, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which country has the most trade associations?

The United States leads with 931 companies, followed by Italy (288) and Brazil (269). Every trade associations list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most trade associations?

London leads with 55 headquartered companies, followed by Sao Paulo (55) and Washington (53).

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How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 19, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase Smart Search, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.