Industry Profiles

30 Sectors


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:


1. Business Networks
& Online Markets

2. International Trade
Associations

3. Industry
Directories

4. Industry
News

5. International Trade
Events

6. NACE & SIC Code

Industry_Organisations_&_Institutions
Association for all IT Architects
The #1 source for IT architects.
Association for International Broadcasting, The
The only global alliance of media companies that deliver, or support the delivery of, cross-border and multi-platform international broadcasting. The AIB’s mission is to support, sustain, promote and protect its Members, wherever they are in the world, via a range of specialist services.
Association of Freight Software Suppliers
Brings together and represents many of the leading suppliers of software to the freight and transportation industry. Major developments over the next few years in EU Customs procedures, and a greater emphasis on security issues will have a big impact on software development. In February 2014 AFSS became an Affiliate of EurTradeNet.
Association of Motion Picture Sound, The (AMPS)
A craft guild made up of over 550 of the most imaginative and highly experienced people working in Film, Television and Game sound. Our members have been nominated for many awards both in the UK and internationally and include many BAFTA, Oscar, Emmy, and MPSE winners.
Association of Online Publishers
The UK Association of Online Publishers (AOP) is an industry body representing digital publishing companies that create original, branded, quality content. AOP champions the interests of media owners from diverse backgrounds including newspaper and magazine publishing, TV and radio broadcasting, and pure online media.
Association of Software Professionals, The
ASP is a professional trade association of software developers who are creating and marketing leading-edge applications.
Business Application Software Developers Association (BASDA)
As a UK trade body, BASDA (The Business Application Software Developers Association) operates through representation and collaboration to ensure that the voice of the UK business software industry is heard by some of the highest levels within UK government, policy-makers and industry media.
CANTO
The leading authority in shaping information, communication and technology in the Caribbean Region and the Americas
Chartered Institute for IT, The (BCS)
At BCS, we're on a mission to ensure everyone's experience with technology is positive. It's something we've been committed to since 1957. We're 68,000 members in 150 countries, and a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers all committed to our mission.
Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO)
The oldest and largest Commonwealth intergovernmental organisation in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
Comms Council UK
We began back in 2004, from a founding group of 12 members to a thriving trade association representing 100+ companies in this extremely dynamic industry that has developed significantly from its infancy. When we started, Voice over IP (VoIP) was a niche part of the telecommunications market. Now it's mainstream, allowing our members to grow and develop new services as the way people communicate has changed. Our community has developed and grown hugely in this time, constantly adapting to the demands of their customers. Indeed in 2021 we decided to rename ourselves Comms Council UK, changing from ITSPA (the Internet Telephony Providers Association) to reflect the fact that internet telephony was no longer the only service our members provided.
Computing Technology Industry Association, The (CompTIA)
The world's leading tech association, is a thought leader and an action leader. Our unparalleled programs set industry standards, foster skills development and generate knowledge and insight every day.
ECMA
An industry association founded in 1961, dedicated to the standardization of information and communication systems.
Entertainment Software Association
The U.S. association dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of companies that publish computer and video games for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers and the Internet.
European Competitive Telecommunications Association
ECTA is the leading pan-European telecoms association promoting market liberalisation and competition in the European communications sector.
European Newspaper Publishers' Association (ENPA)
Works to provide readers with exciting, new ways of accessing authoritative news content
European Telecommunications Standards Institute, The
Produces globally-applicable standards for Information and Communications Technologies, including fixed, mobile, radio, broadcast and Internet technologies. (With members from 68 countries across 5 continents).
Federation of Communication Service (FCS)
FCS represents the vital business-to-business market for voice and data communications. The dealers, manufacturers, re-sellers and support industries which enable companies to do business with one another in today's global, digital marketplaces.
Independent Book Publishers Association
IBPA makes it easier for independent book publishers and self-published authors to navigate the sometimes intimidating publishing process.
Independent Publishers' Guild
The IPG helps U.K. publishers to do better business and become part of a real community; somewhere they can find advice, benefits and information.
Institute of Paper, Printing & Publishing International (ILT)
Board members from the three separate organisations, Institute of Paper, Institute of Printing and Institute of Publishing have worked tirelessly to bring about a new, amalgamated body, the Institute of Paper, Printing and Publishing. The mission of IP3 is To offer individuals an organisation that represents their interests; enables them to change career frequently knowing that their membership keeps pace with them; gives them credibility in terms of qualifications and professional recognition; provides opportunities for networking across different disciplines; and fosters and promotes the belief that they belong to a profession. €
International Association for Broadcast and Media Technology
For suppliers of broadcast and media technology. IABM facilitates the important networking and interaction between suppliers that shape and define the unique ecosystem of the broadcast and media technology industry.
International Association for Computer Information Systems
Our vision is to be one of the leading international academic information systems and technology professional organizations.
International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology
A registered international scientific association of distinguished scholars engaged in Computer Science and Information Technology.
International Business Software Managers Association
IBSMA is the world's largest nonprofit association of business-focused software management (SAM) professionals.
International Computer Science and Engineering Society
ICSES is an international forum founded by Hamid Reza Boveiri in March 2015 in order to support distinguished scholars and students that are researching various areas of Computer Science and Engineering Technology.
International Digital Publishing Forum
IDPF is the global trade and standards organization dedicated to the development and promotion of electronic publishing and content consumption.
International Game Developers Association
IGDA is the largest non-profit membership organization in the world serving all individuals who create games.
International Mobile Satellite Organization
The inter-governmental organization whose Primary Purpose is the oversight of certain public satellite safety and security communication services provided by mobile satellite communication systems.
International Publishers Association
IPA) is the world's largest federation of national, regional and specialist publishers' associations. Its membership comprises 76 organisations from 65 countries in Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe and the Americas.
International Telecommunications Satellite Organization
An intergovernmental organization with the mission to ensure that Intelsat, S.A. provides public telecommunications services, including voice, data and video, on a global and non-discriminatory basis; ITSO currently has 149 member countries.
International Telecommunications Society
ITS is an association of professionals in the information, communications, and technology sectors. ITS is an independent, non-aligned and not-for-profit organization with a worldwide network of about 400 members.
International Telecommunications Users Group
INTUG is an international association of business users of telecommunications. With members and contacts in all five continents we have a global presence.
International Telecommunication Union
ITU is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies; ICTs.
Internet Service Providers Association
ISPA brings together the UK internet industry to provide essential support through innovation, knowledge and experience in order to benefit the UK economy and society.
Legal Software Suppliers Association
The UK industry body for legal systems developers and vendors.
Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) International
MESA) International is a worldwide not-for-profit community of manufacturing companies, information technology hardware and software suppliers, system integrators, consulting service providers, analysts, editors, academics and students.
MobileUK
The voice of the United Kingdom's mobile network operators.
Online Publishers Association Europe
OPA Europe is the only pan-European Publishers association totally focused on digital strategies with the single purpose of helping media companies build profitable online businesses.
Periodical Publishers Association, The (PPA)
The PPA has been synonymous with magazines for over 100 years but today our membership is made up of modern, multi-platform media businesses carving out a new future defined by trusted, quality content. We represent, champion and support around 250 companies, ranging from consumer magazine publishers to business-to-business .......
Publishers Association
Represents the interests of UK publishers across consumer, education and academic publishing. Our members publish academic journals, textbooks for higher, secondary and primary education, fiction, non-fiction, children's books and learning resources.
ScotlandIS
ScotlandIS at the heart of Scotland's digital economy, shaping, changing and driving it forward.
Society for Modelling & Simulation International, The
SCS is the premier technical Society dedicated to advancing the use of modeling & simulation to solve real-world problems; devoted to the advancement of simulation and allied computer arts in all fields.
Society of Young Publishers
The Society of Young Publishers is open to anyone, of any age, interested in publishing or a related trade “ or who is hoping to be soon. Run by a team of dedicated volunteers, our aim is to assist, inform and encourage anyone trying to break into the industry or progress within it.
Software Alliance, The
BSA is the leading advocate for the global software industry before governments and in the international marketplace.
Software & Information Industry Association, The
SIIA is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry.
Telecommunications Association of the UK Water Industry (TAUWI)
TAUWI acts as the focus for the UK Water Industry in communications matters and represents its members in negotiations with external bodies, government departments, agencies, regulatory organisations, suppliers and manufacturers.
Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
TIA brings together communities of interest to shape solutions, facilitate programs, and provide products and services that enable high-speed networks and accelerate next-generation Information and Communications Technology innovation across all markets.
UK Competitive Telecommunications Association (UKCTA)
Primary objective is to ensure that the UK fixed communications market becomes genuinely competitive, an environment that maximises investment and innovation by all competitors and one that is free from undue discrimination.
UK IT Association
We are for the 95% of businesses in the UK Tech, IT and Digital sectors employing between 1 and 250 employees.
Xplor
Xplor International, The Electronic Document Systems Association®, is a not-for-profit association for technology users and suppliers in the digital document industry.