Membership
In the increasingly volatile world market, there has never been a better time for you to join the ICA.
Why join?
There are many benefits to becoming a member.
- Shows the world market that you support contract sanctity
- Proves that you want to operate in a safe trading environment
- Provides protection against potential trade risks and disputes
- Offers discounted prices on arbitration, training, trade events and laboratory testing
- Provides global networking and business promotion opportunities
- Provides international support - with 400+ global members sharing the same goals
- Gives you a voice in the industry to help drive industry standards
- Provides access to information, news updates and a dedicated ‘members' area' on the ICA website
- Gives you global exposure with listings in the ICA members' directory and website
Who can join and what is the cost?
From cotton growing and spinning to insurance and shipping, any firm or individual directly or indirectly involved in the cotton trade can apply for ICA membership.
There are six membership packages available to suit every business type and size.
Click here to find out which membership package is best for you and how much it will cost.
How can you join?
Once you know the membership package you would like to apply for, all you need to do is complete and return an application form. Please click on the relevant link to download an application form:
- Principal Firm: Merchants
- Principal Firm: Producers & Mills
- Affiliate Industry Firm
- Affiliated Association - please contact us to apply
- Association Member Firm
- Individual Member
Click here to find out which membership package is best for you and how much it will cost.
What is the application process?
From receipt of your application, we aim to complete the process within 10-14 working days:
Step 1: Complete and return application form
Step 2: On receipt, your application is sent to the ICA Directors and ICA members for approval
Step 3: If there is no objection - congratulations, your application has been successful
Step 4: Your invoice will be sent to you by email/post
Step 5: On receipt of payment, your membership pack will be sent to you by post
Who else is a member?
With 400+ members, the ICA is a global network of industry professionals that represent a wide range of countries and industry sectors - including the world's major cotton companies.
Click on the links below to find out who is already a member:
- List of registered firms - by country
- List of registered firms - by name
- List of individual members
- 2011 ICA Membership Directory & Annual Review