We have begun the process of creating Industry Groupings to facilitate partner and opportunity searches by activity rather than by country.
These initial 30 Groups will no doubt expand as we develop the Exporters Almanac in the future.
For each of these Industry profiles we provide:
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Business Networks
& Online Markets
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International Trade
Associations
3.
Industry
Directories
4.
Industry
News
5.
International Trade
Events
6. NACE & SIC Code
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Allied Beauty Association
A registered not-for-profit Canadian organization that represents more than 70% of the Canadian professional beauty supply industry with respect to hair, nails and aesthetics. |
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Aromatherapy Trade Council (ATC)
The trade association for the specialist aromatherapy essential oil trade, and represents manufacturers and suppliers of aromatherapy products as well as the interest of consumers in the United Kingdom. |
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Association for Supply Chain Management
We're known for our ability to develop supply chain talent and elevate end-to-end supply chain performance. Nobody does this better than we do. From education and certification to benchmarking and best practices, APICS sets the industry standard. |
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Association of Convenience Stores Ltd
To foster pro-actively the development of the whole of the professional convenience store sector, for the current and future benefit of retailers, wholesalers and suppliers. |
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Association of Equipment Distributors (AED)
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is an international trade association representing companies involved in the distribution, rental and support of equipment used in construction, mining, forestry, power generation, agriculture and industrial applications. |
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Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)
The fleet industry's premier membership organisation which embodies the combined strengths of two of the industry's most prolific organisations, ACFO and the ICFM. |
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Automotive Aftermarket Distributors
FIGIEFA's role is to monitor and accompany the development of European and International legislation affecting the automotive aftermarket and to represent the interests of its members towards European and international institutions. |
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British Association of Ship Suppliers (BASS)
Our objective is to ensure that our members are represented to promote the Ship Supply industry to its customers and to guarantee that there is a strong voice to assure that legislation is not a burden, which has been extremely important with all the legislation emanating from Brussels. |
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British Florist Association
The British Florist Association is the only recognised trade association in the UK, representing 8000 professional flower shops across the country. |
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British Independent Retailers Association
We work with over 6,500 independent businesses of all sizes, and it's our goal to make every member to feel supported, informed and inspired. We're here to offer help you didn t even know you needed. |
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British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors (BAFD)
Represents the interests of, and provides services and support to, leading UK distributors and wholesalers of fasteners, fixings and related products. |
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British Numismatic Trade Association (BNTA)
Here you can find out information regarding the BNTA, learn how to become part of the association, view future events, news and more... |
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British Office Supplies & Services Federation (BOSS)
The trade association which serves the UK office supplies and services industry by providing a range of initiatives, cost saving benefits and services, to enhance the business performance of its members. |
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British Retail Consortium
The BRC leads the industry and works with our members to tell the story of retail, shape debates and influence issues and opportunities which will help make that positive difference. |
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British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB)
British Wool is required to register all producers with four or more sheep (with the exception of Shetland, which has its own arrangement). There are currently approximately 45,000 registered producers. Receiving no financial support, although operating commercially, British Wool is a non-profit making organisation, returning to producers the market price for their wool, less its own costs. |
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Builders Merchants Federation
The only body to represent the interests of all wholesale distributors of building materials in the UK. |
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Catering Equipment Distributors Association
CEDA Ltd are the premier Trade Association representing the most professional Catering Equipment Distributors and Service companies in the UK. |
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Chemical Business Association (CBA)
The voice of the chemical supply chain. CBA represents the UK chemical supply chain - from distributors and traders to manufacturers and blenders as well as logistics and service providers. |
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Comité International d’Esthétique et de Cosmétologie
CIDESCO is the World Standard for Beauty and Spa Therapy. Our membership is open to the leading schools, colleges, beauty salons and spas of the world. |
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Construction Products Association (CPA)
The leading voice to promote and campaign for construction product manufacturers and distributors. |
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Consumer Goods Forum
Bringing together consumer goods manufacturers and retailers in pursuit of business practices for efficiency and positive change across our industry benefiting shoppers, consumers and the world without impeding competition. |
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Cosmetics Europe
The European trade association for the cosmetics and personal care industry. |
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Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association Ltd (CTPA)
Representing all types of companies involved in making, supplying and selling cosmetic and personal care products, the Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) acts as the voice of the UK industry. |
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Electrical Distributors Association (EDA)
Represents the electrical wholesale distribution industry within the UK. |
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Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA)
A UK trade organisation formed specifically to act as a forum for the physical and digital retail and wholesale sectors of the music, video and videogames industries. |
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EuroCommerce
EuroCommerce and its members (retail & wholesale) work towards and advocate for fair business relations and practices with suppliers. |
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European Association of Chemical Distributors
FECC is the voice of the Chemical Distribution Industry in Europe representing represents around 1,600 companies of which many are small and medium sized companies (SMEs) |
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European Council for Motor Trades & Repairs
CECRA is the European federation bringing together national professional associations. |
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European Heating Oil Association, The (eurofuel)
Represents organisations that promote the use of heating oil and liquid fuels for domestic heating in Europe. Our membership covers 10 European countries, including over 10,000 companies. |
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European Plastics Distributors Association, The
EPDA is a membership organization committed to promoting distribution as the preferred path to market for semi-finished plastic parts. |
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Federation of Independent Retailers
Helping more than 15,000 independent retailers thrive.The Federation of Independent Retailers is one of Europe's largest employers' associations, with more than 15,000 independent retail stores across the UK and Ireland. We exist to help independent retailers compete more effectively in today's highly competitive market. |
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Federation of Licensed Victuallers Associations (FLVA)
The FLVA is a members' organisation looking after the business interests of self-employed licensees in the licensed trade. The licensed trade can be a minefield and licensees can feel as though they are being hit from all sides: customers, suppliers, local council, the media, you name it, there always seems to be someone knocking at their ......... |
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Food & Drink Exporters Association
FDEA represents UK food and drink companies both to the international buying community and to the UK government. |
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Fuel Industry Association
Represents the interests of fuel suppliers and associated companies in the UK heating sector. |
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Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (1999) Ltd (GIMA)
A dynamic and proactive membership organisation representing the majority share of suppliers and manufacturers operating within the UK gardening industry. |
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Global Retail Alliance
GRA is makes up world's largest and most representative retail industry network, providing the latest insights and delivering tailor made services needed to successfully navigate today's increasingly complex business-to-shopper (B2S) environment. |
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Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance
A member-based organization with broad industry support from more than 30 major retailers in the grocery, drug, mass merchandiser and club store channels, including U.S.-based and international operations. |
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Global Retail Marketing Association, The
GRMA is a home for C-level executives from the world's leading brands. A global resource dedicated to developing better business leaders and affecting positive change in industry and society. |
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Horticultural Trades Association, The
In a nutshell, we're all about supporting UK garden businesses. We're proud to count 1,500 garden retailers, growers, manufacturers and landscapers in our members. |
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Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation
The IAAF started trading in 1930 as Motor Factors Association. The IAAF is the only trade association that lobbies on behalf of the independent automotive sector specifically on parts. The federation's aim is to promote all aspects of the aftermarket and support every part of a member's business and provide beneficial services. |
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Independent Garage Association (IGA)
The IGA aims to support and encourage independent garages to thrive in all aspects of their business by offering advice, information and services which ensure that the independent service and repair sector can remain efficient and competitive in an increasingly complex business landscape. |
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Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors, The
The Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors represents more than 1,400 automotive engineer assessors across the United Kingdom. |
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Institute of Builders Merchants, The (IoBM)
IoBM recognises experienced, qualified individuals working within the merchanting industry and supports them in their continued personal development. |
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Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM)
The Institute was established as a not for profit organisation in 1992 in response to a clear need for professional standards in vehicle management of cars and light vans. Fleet management had become increasingly complex due to the financial, technical, legal and political nature of the business. |
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Institute of Grocery Distribution
We are an organisation of two vital and interconnected communities, Commercial Insight and Social Impact. Together, we are working to drive change that makes a tangible difference for Society, Business and the Individual. |
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Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG)
IMRG is the UK's online retail association “ a membership community offering neutral and unique resources for online retailers. |
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International Association of Plastics Distribution
Brings together distributors, fabricators, manufacturers, manufacturers' representatives, recyclers and service providers. |
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International Automotive Remarketers Alliance, The
The mission of IARA is to assist, educate, and share knowledge with one another and our industry partners, so that each member may be empowered to achieve the fullest efficiency and most continued improvement attainable in the commerce of selling vehicles |
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International Council for Shopping Centres (ICSC)
70,000 professionals. One vibrant global community. |
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International Council of Shopping Centers
We are the pre-eminent voice of retail real estate. Our mission is to ensure the retail real estate industry is broadly recognized for the integral role it plays in the social, civic and economic vibrancy of communities across the globe. |
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International Distribution of Electronics Association
IDEA is a federation of component distribution trade associations from several major world countries. |
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International Foodservice Distributors Association
IFDA is the premier trade association for the foodservice distribution industry. IFDA contributes to the growth, development, and success of the food service distribution industry. |
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International Fragrance Association
The international fragrance association promotes its members' sense of creativity and encourages a sense of enjoyment in their products. |
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Internet Retailing
We are the magazine, portal and research source for European ecommerce and multichannel retail, hosting the board-level conversation for retailers, pureplays and brands across all of our platforms. Join the conversation. |
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Jewellery Distributors Association
Specialise in supporting the activities of those who wholesale, distribute, import and export fashion jewellery and accessories. |
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Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association, The (KBSA)
Hundreds of local independent kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and home office retailers nationwide are KBSA members, dedicated to upholding the Association's high standards of design, supply, installation and customer service throughout the KBB industry. |
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Liquid Gas
Liquid Gas UK is the voice of authority for LPG and bioLPG in the UK, representing 99% of businesses and providing support and representation for the industry. Our purpose is to champion growth and sustainability, influence government policy, keep members informed and promote safe working practice. |
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London Bullion Market Association (LBMA)
LBMA is the fulcrum for the global OTC precious metal markets. We set standards from the purity, form and provenance of the bars to the way in which they are traded. |
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Minor Metals Trade Association (MMTA)
MMTA is a not-for-profit organisation, which serves to benefit and promote the interests of its international Membership, comprising companies actively involved in all aspects of the international minor metals sector. The MMTA is the world's largest association involved with minor metals. From just 19 founding Members, the MMTA is now ........ |
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National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA)
The voice of UK motor auctions. |
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National Association of Steel Stockholders (NASS)
The Voice of Steel Distribution. |
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National Body Repair Association,The (NBRA)
Launched in March 2017 and brought together the National Association of Bodyshops and the repairer members of the Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association. NBRA members displaying the CTSI Approved Code Logo operate to a strict Code of Practice approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. |
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National Market Traders Federation (NMFT)
The NMTF works hard in the interests of our members. We lobby government through the increasingly influential All-Party Parliamentary Markets Group (APPMG) and hold regular talks with other organisations involved in the industry. |
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National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA)
There are many benefits for becoming a member of the RMI. |
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Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA)
What is OESAA: Very simply to increase awareness at workshop level of the huge difference in quality and testing between genuine OE Parts and those parts claiming to be Matching Quality . |
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Original Equipment Suppliers Association
OESA's mission is to champion the business interests of automotive original equipment (OE) suppliers. |
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Paper Industry Dealer Association
PIDA is an international organisation of independent machine brokers and dealers in second-hand equipment for the pulp, paper, paper converting and printing industry. |
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Petrol Retailers Association (PRA)
The PRA is committed to supporting it's members to develop all aspects of their activities by offering information, services and advice which ensures that the independent fuel retailing sector can continue to grow and be competitive in an ever more challenging business environment. |
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Provision Trade Federation (PTF)
The Trade Association representing companies who trade or manufacture provisions such as dairy products, cheese, butter, milk powders, yogurt and other short life dairy desserts; bacon, ham and seafood. |
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Retail Motor Industry Federation, The (RMIF)
Supporting the motor industry since 1913. |
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Scotch Whisky Association (SWA)
Formed to deal with the many issues which confront the industry as a whole, and to represent its collective interests in the public arena, both at home and overseas. The Scotch Whisky Association's members are distillers, blenders, brand owners, brokers and those engaged in the wholesale and export trade in Scotch Whisky. Currently membership represents over 90% of the Scotch Whisky market. |
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Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers
Represents the red meat industry views and interests of its member companies, working closely with partner organisations, Government Ministers and officials in Edinburgh, London and Brussels to promote the efficient operation of Scotland's meat sector and lobby for necessary improvements. |
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Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA)
The SMTA was formed in 1903 to encourage, promote and protect the interest of their members. Their job is to look after the interests of all their members whether it's the largest motor group in the country or whether it's a small MOT station or even just a one man operation in a remote part of the country. |
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Shop!
Based in Hollywood, Fla., Shop! association provides research, education and networking to more than 1,400 member companies and affiliates globally. |
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Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS)
The main object of the Society is to advance the science of cosmetics. |
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Structural Timber Association (STA)
UK's leading organisation representing structural timber sector and associated supply chain companies. Along with quality and safety, the STA's core objective is to be a leading provider of technical research and industry insight, and the Technical Committee work closely with the HSE, TRADA and BRE to ensure members have technical insight ..... |
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Tax Free World Association (TFWA)
TFWA is an association of brands, whose mission is to identify trends and opportunities, build awareness and provide a business platform for the global duty free and travel retail industry to prosper. |
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TextileExchange
Textile Exchange is a global non-profit that works closely with our members to drive industry transformation in preferred fibers, integrity and standards and responsible supply networks. |
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Timber Trade Federation (TTF)
The UK's foremost membership body for the timber supply chain. Our members constitute timber importers, merchants, agents and manufacturers and account for around two-thirds of the £10 billion UK timber industry. |
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Toy Retailers Association
Representing the majority of the toy trade, the Association’s role is to inform and advise members on current and future legislation, as well as ethical practices in respect of toy safety, requirements under the Health and Safety Executive, consumer and employment rights. |
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UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA)
The trade association for the liquid fuels distribution industry and ancillary interests in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. It provides members with a collective voice for the industry at national level, services to assist members in optimising their business efficiencies including depot audits, certification schemes, tanker driver training. |
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Vehicle Builders & Repairers Association, The (VBRA)
Through the MEMBERS ONLY pages you can - access technical information - access standard VBRA forms - print stationery order forms (prices are those ruling on date order arrives at HO) - review membership benefits - initiate a debt recovery (where your membership includes this facility) - download marketing materials. |