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Top 25 Industry associations based in Germany

Name: Industry associations based in Germany
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 20, 2026 317 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 317 company matches for industry associations associated with Germany as of September 2026 and tracks 2,730 professional contacts across them, including 860 with verified work emails. Berlin is the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for industry associations associated with Germany, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed September 20, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, 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.

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2,730Contacts tracked

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The 25 largest industry associations based in Germany

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 317 company matches for industry associations based in Germany, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Sep 20, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#	Company	RevenueBase SmartSearch	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	BVMW	Exact match	Berlin, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	51-200	383 contacts →
	Exact match “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…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	Association Of German Banks BDB	Exact match	Berlin, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	51-200	134 contacts →
	Exact match “The Association of German Banks (BdB) is the voice of the private banks: as a leading trade association, it coordinates, shapes and represents the interests of the private banking…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	Arbeitgeberverband Chemie UND Verwandte Industrien FÜR DAS Land Hessen E.V	Exact match	Wiesbaden, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	11-50	87 contacts →
	Exact match “Der Arbeitgeberverband Chemie und verwandte Industrien für das Land Hessen e.V.(HessenChemie) ist ein Zusammenschluss von 310 Unternehmen in der chemischen und…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	FÜR SIE Handelsgenossenschaft EG Food - NON Food	Exact match	Cologne, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	51-200	62 contacts →
	Exact match “Die FÜR SIE Handelsgruppe Seit ihrer Gründung 1962 hat sich die FÜR SIE Handelsgenossenschaft zu einem großen und modernen Handelsunternehmen mit Umsätzen in Milliardenhöhe…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	Ddim E.V.	Exact match	Cologne, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	501-1,000	53 contacts →
	Exact match “Die Dachgesellschaft Deutsches Interim Management e.V.(DDIM) ist die führende Branchenvertretung für professionelles Interim Management in Deutschland.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	Handwerkskammer DER Pfalz	Exact match	Kaiserslautern, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	201-500	48 contacts →
	Exact match Recorded description not available. Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	BWV Bildungsverband	Exact match	Munich, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	11-50	48 contacts →
	Exact match “Das Berufsbildungswerk der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft (BWV) e.V.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	Dehoga Baden-Württemberg	Exact match	Stuttgart, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	51-200	44 contacts →
	Exact match “Der Hotel- und Gaststättenverband DEHOGA ist der Berufsverband der Gastronomen und Hoteliers.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	Bdli Bundesverband DER Deutschen Luft- UND Raumfahrtindustrie E.V	Exact match	Berlin, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	11-50	44 contacts →
	Exact match “Welten verbinden, Leben schützen und helfen, globale Herausforderungen zu meistern.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	Handwerkskammer Konstanz	Exact match	Konstanz, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	51-200	39 contacts →
	Exact match “Handwerkskammer Konstanz - Eine für alle Die Handwerkskammer Konstanz vertritt die Handwerker der Region Als Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts ist die Handwerkskammer Konstanz…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	IVD Bundesverband DIE Immobilienunternehmer	Exact match	Berlin, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	n/a	33 contacts →
	Exact match “Der IVD I Die Immobilienunternehmer ist die Berufsorganisation und Interessensvertretung der Beratungs- und Dienstleistungsberufe in der Immobilienwirtschaft.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	AGA Unternehmensverband	Exact match	Hamburg, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	11-50	30 contacts →
	Exact match “Norddeutscher Unternehmensverband für Großhandel, Außenhandel und Dienstleistung in Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen und Schleswig-Holstein.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	VDW Verband DER Wohnungs- UND Immobilienwirtschaft Rheinland Westfalen E.V	Exact match	Düsseldorf, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	51-200	28 contacts →
	Exact match “Der Verband der Wohnungs- und Immobilienwirtschaft (VdW) Rheinland Westfalen ist Interessenvertretung und Dienstleister für seine rund 480 Mitgliedsunternehmen und…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	Bayerischer Hotel- UND Gaststättenverband Dehoga Bayern E.V	Exact match	Munich, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	11-50	27 contacts →
	Exact match “Herzlich Willkommen auf der offiziellen Seite des Bayerischen Hotel- und Gaststättenverbandes DEHOGA Bayern!” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	Chemienord	Exact match	Laatzen, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	11-50	22 contacts →
	Exact match “ChemieNord ist der Arbeitgeberverband für die chemische und pharmazeutische Industrie in Niedersachsen, Hamburg und Schleswig-Holstein.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	Vaunet	Exact match	Berlin, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	11-50	22 contacts →
	Exact match “VAUNET ist der Spitzenverband der Audio- und audiovisuellen Medien in Deutschland mit Sitz in Berlin und Büro in Brüssel.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	SGF International E. V	Exact match	Saulheim, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	11-50	20 contacts →
	Exact match “Your partner for all matters concerning quality, safety, authenticity and sustainability of fruit juices.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	Bundesarbeitgeberverband Chemie Bavc	Exact match	Wiesbaden, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	11-50	19 contacts →
	Exact match “Der Bundesarbeitgeberverband Chemie ist der tarif- und sozialpolitische Spitzenverband der chemischen und pharmazeutischen Industrie sowie großer Teile der Kautschuk-Industrie und…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	VAA Chemistry Managers	Exact match	Cologne, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	11-50	18 contacts →
	Exact match “The Association of Employed Academics and Executives in the Chemical Industry (VAA – Chemistry Managers) is the German organisation for managers and executives in the chemical and…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	IKW The German Cosmetic, Toiletry, Perfumery And Detergent Association	Exact match	Frankfurt, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	11-50	18 contacts →
	Exact match “Cosmetic products such as toothpaste, soap and sunscreen, as well as hard surface cleaners and dishwashing detergents, are part of our everyday lives.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	Niedersachsenmetall	Exact match	Hanover, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	51-200	18 contacts →
	Exact match “NiedersachsenMetall ist eine starke Gemeinschaft von Unternehmern für Unternehmer: Wir formulieren und koordinieren die gemeinsamen Interessen von rund 300 Betrieben mit ca.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	Deutscher Franchiseverband E.V	Exact match	Berlin, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	1-10	17 contacts →
	Exact match “Der Deutsche Franchiseverband vertritt seit 1978 die Interessen der Franchisewirtschaft im wirtschaftspolitischen Umfeld - national wie international.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	Vem.Die Arbeitgeber E.V	Exact match	Koblenz, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	11-50	17 contacts →
	Exact match “Wenn ein Arbeitgeberverband in die Schlagzeilen kommt, geht es meist um Tarifverhandlungen.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	Bundesverband Industrie Kommunikation E.V. Bvik	Exact match	Augsburg, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	11-50	16 contacts →
	Exact match “Der bvik bündelt die Expertise von Marketing-Champion aus der Industrie und B2B-Dienstleistung in seinem Netzwerk.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	Bundesverband Deutscher Versicherungskaufleute E. V. BVK	Exact match	Bonn, GermanyHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026	11-50	16 contacts →
	Exact match “Der Bundesverband Deutscher Versicherungskaufleute e.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase

RevenueBase SmartSearch

Describe a niche business in your own words. RevenueBase SmartSearch compares the meaning of your description with company business descriptions compiled in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit.

This list uses Exact for “industry associations”. Each Exact match badge shows membership in that saved search; it is not an individual similarity score or a service-quality rating. Recorded descriptions are shown where available.

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Industry associations based in Germany at a glance

As of Sep 20, 2026

31.5%Verified-email coverage

8.6Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

18.0%Largest-city concentration · Berlin

Sep 20, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

192

11-50

51-200

201-500

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

10001+

Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for Germany, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for Germany, over 317 companies.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Company records associated with Germany whose business descriptions match “industry associations” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch: Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview: The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Where headquarters information is recorded, preview rows are also filtered to this page’s location. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality: RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
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 displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 860 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. 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 20, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context: Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “industry associations”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many industry associations are there based in Germany?

RevenueBase identified 317 company matches for industry associations associated with Germany as of September 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

BVMW tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which city has the most industry associations?

Berlin leads with 57 company records, followed by Hamburg (21) and Munich (20).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 860 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 317 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 20, 2026.

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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 SmartSearch, 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.