List of trade organisations

Trade organizations, also known as trade associations, are groups formed by businesses within a specific industry or sector. These organizations aim to promote and develop the commercial and industrial opportunities within their field. They often work to represent the collective interests of their members, advocating for policies and regulations that benefit the industry, providing networking opportunities, and offering various resources like training, market research, and best practices.

For example, the National Automotive, Roads, and Fuel Association (NARFA) supports companies in those industries by offering resources, advocating for industry-related issues, and providing benefits like health insurance and compliance support. On a broader scale, the International Chamber of Commerce is a global federation that represents business interests worldwide, promoting trade and investment.

Trade organizations are vital for industries as they help businesses to unite around common goals, influence public policy, and share knowledge, all of which contribute to the industry's overall growth and stability.

This is a list of international trade organizations, the largest being the World Trade Organization.

List of trade organizations

Name	Symbol	No. of members	Headquarters
World Trade Organization		164	Geneva, Switzerland
European Union		27	Brussels, Belgium
Organisation of Petroleum exporting countries (OPEC)		14	Vienna, Austria
South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC)		8	Kathmandu, Nepal
Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)		10	Jakarta, Indonesia
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)		21	Singapore
BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa)		5	Shanghai