German Chamber of Industry and Commerce

The German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK, Deutscher Industrie- und Handelskammertag) is the national umbrella organization for Germany’s Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs). It represents the collective interests of companies across all sectors—including the chemical industry—toward federal and European institutions. DIHK provides policy input on economic competitiveness, energy and climate policy, trade, digitalization, and regulatory frameworks that affect industrial value chains.

In addition to advocacy, DIHK coordinates the IHK network and the worldwide German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs), supporting international market entry and trade promotion. It helps shape vocational education and training standards, and under the IHK system facilitates business services such as certifications and compliance documentation. For chemical producers and their supply chains, DIHK engages in dialogues on energy costs, decarbonization, circular economy, innovation, and skilled workforce development, aiming to ensure a stable and predictable environment for investment and operations.