About us

The ICA is the world’s leading international cotton trade association and regulatory / arbitral body.

Established more than 160 years ago, the ICA provides a worldwide service for the international sale, purchase and movement of raw cotton between producers, traders and consumers.

The majority of the world’s raw cotton is traded under ICA Bylaws and Rules and the ICA has more than 200 members, including some of the world’s major cotton companies and affiliate industry firms.

The ICA operates on a not-for-profit basis.