Trade Association also known as Business Association, Industry Association or Manufacturing Association is an organization founded by group of people or Businesses (Companies) who share the same interest to operate in a specific Industry or Sector. They are funded by contributions made by member Companies.

The main focus of Trade Association (Business Association, Industry Association and Manufacturing Association) is collaboration between companies or standardization. Trade Associations may also offer some other services such as producing Conference, Trade Fair, Exhibition, Event, networking, publishing Magazine and Newsletter or offering educational materials to their members as well as public.

Trade Associations (Business Association, Industry Association and Manufacturing Association) are backbone of Trade and Industry which help Companies and Businesses achieve their goals.

Trade Associations are also known by Industry Trade Group or Sector Association.