Global expertise across the cotton markets

We help cotton producers, manufacturers and distributors understand and react to the challenges of weather, policy and supply and demand in the cotton markets.

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Navigate the global cotton market with our expert services. Tailored for producers, traders, and end-users, we empower decisions and manage risks.

Commodity risk management

Identify and manage cotton market risks. Track hedge positions and empower your decisions with daily insights.
Commodity risk products
Consulting and advisory

Gain a strategic edge in cotton trading with StoneX's century-long expertise. Our bespoke risk management solutions are tailored to your business, safeguarding margins in a fluctuating market.
Consulting & advisory
OTC trading

Stabilize cotton pricing via OTC trading. Manage currency risks for consistent margins in volatile markets.
OTC trading
Cotton Market Intelligence

Enhance your strategies with expert cotton market insights. Benefit from commentary and real-time data from global professionals.
Market Intelligence

Manage cotton price risk and secure your margins with StoneX

Commodities markets are subject to periods of intense volatility and the cotton markets are no different. Weather, government policy, currency fluctuations and other sources of uncertainty pose a threat to margins and cash flow.

At StoneX we view risk management as “job one” when it comes to taking control of your success. And we provide cotton producers and users of cotton products with an array of products to help them implement sound risk management at every point along the supply chain.

Brazil Market Intelligence: Cotton

Uncover exclusive Cotton market reports optimized for the Brazilian market. Available in Portuguese.

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Why choose StoneX?

Boots-on-the-ground presence

Our local experts connect you directly with the worldwide StoneX network – providing multi-channel information flow between your business and the global cotton markets.

Deep cotton markets access

Our recent acquisition of Cotton Distributors Inc. extends and deepens the connections between Brazilian and West African producers and buyers in the APAC regions.

Flexible cotton hedging solutions

We offer you the flexibility of trading via exchange-trade futures and options, cash and forward-market contracts or using custom over-the-counter products.

Global cotton markets reach

StoneX is a Fortune 100 financial services company with offices in six continents, including locations in Miami, São Paulo, Bogotá, London, and Singapore.

Our clients

Empowering success in the global cotton markets through strategic risk management and market intelligence.

Cotton producers, gins & cooperatives

Partner with a global leader; leverage our deep market access and innovative tools to stabilize your revenues and enhance market opportunities.

Textile mills

Navigate market volatility with our unique risk management solutions, tailored to protect your margins and ensure a stable supply chain.

Cotton exporters & importers

Expand your reach and secure your margins with our comprehensive market insights, flexible hedging solutions, and seamless trade finance programs.

FAQ

What are cotton futures?

Cotton futures are exchange-traded contracts in which a buyer agrees to purchase a specific quantity of cotton at a predetermined price on a future delivery date. Cotton futures contracts are commonly used by manufacturers, processors and other businesses in the cotton industry to hedge against commodity price fluctuations. Cotton futures prices are influenced by a variety of factors, including weather patterns, supply and demand, and global economic conditions.

How do I trade cotton futures?

Cotton futures can be traded on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) or on the Globex platform. Cotton has been a key commodity for nearly 7000 years and is one of the most widely traded commodities worldwide. Its importance in agriculture, textiles and even food products makes cotton an attractive trade for both speculators and hedgers. One cotton futures contract, as quoted on ICE, is equal to 50,000 pounds and is quoted in cents and hundredths per pound. Cotton futures contracts are subject to a daily price limit that can range from 3 to 7 cents per pound.

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To learn more about how our customized financial solutions can help you stay one step ahead in the global markets, contact our team today.

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