The International Housewares Association is a not-for-profit, full-service trade organization that has been promoting the sales and marketing of housewares since 1938.

The association has more than 1,600 member companies from more than 40 countries.

[1] It is well-known for its annual The Inspired Home Show that is held in March at McCormick Place[2] in Chicago.

[3] Member services include industry and government advocacy, export assistance, state of the industry reports, a quarterly newsletter with POS and consumer panel data, executive management peer groups and group discounts for business solution services.

[clarification needed] In addition, the association also offers educational support to the Housewares Design Awards to help promote the importance of design in the housewares industry.