Association Cotonnière Africaine

Association Cotonnière Africaine

Excellence Cotonnière en Afrique

African Cotton Association

Promoting sustainable development of the cotton industry in Africa.

Commitment to a Strong Industry

Together, let’s promote African cotton on the global market.

The Future of African Cotton

Let’s innovate for a respectful and productive cotton culture.

Number of members
50+
Countries represented
15
Tons of cotton produced
1 000 000
Ongoing projects
3+

Upcoming Events

Join events that shape the future of the African cotton industry

04
May

22nd Edition of the ACA Annual Days

Événement phare Conference Upcoming

The largest gathering of the African cotton industry. Four days of exchanges, networking and discovering the latest innovations.

4 May – 7 May 2026
Hôtel 2 Février, Lomé, TOGO
12
Feb

Meeting of Cotton Company Directors

Événement phare Conference Upcoming

This meeting is particularly important in light of the current challenges facing the African cotton sector and the strategic directions that need to be defined collectively.

12 Feb – 13 February 2026
Douala, CAMEROON, Douala

Latest News

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38th International Cotton Conference of Breme
26 janv. 2026

38th International Cotton Conference of Breme

From 25 to 27 March 2026, this prestigious conference will bring together leading experts from across the global textile supply chain – from cotton growers to international brands. Organized by the Bremen Cotton Exchange and the Fibre Institute Bremen (FIBRE), the event will present a diverse and high-level program covering a broad spectrum of topics within the cotton and textile industry.

ICA Trade Event Dubaï 2025
17 nov. 2025

ICA Trade Event Dubaï 2025

The International Cotton Association (ICA) held its annual meeting, known as the ‘ICA Trade Event’, in Dubai on 8–9 October 2025. The African Cotton Association (ACA) was invited to attend. The President of the ACA, Mr KONE Kassoum, requested that Mr TUO Ténan, President of the ACA's Classification & Metrology Commission, be part of the delegation to present the process of developing African standards.

Our Missions

The main objective of the ACA is to bring together all cotton professionals working in Africa and create a platform for dialogue to address issues of common interest. In addition, there are eight (08) specific objectives.

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Collect, process, and widely transmit all information relating to the cotton trade to its members, African political and economic organizations and governments, and the world at large.

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Ensure the compliance and the inviolability of commercial contracts freely agreed between the concerned parties.

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Ensure the implementation and compliance of good commercial practices by developing and adhering to an African model contract.

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Defend African cotton sectors in the face of a global economic environment unbalanced by unjustified subsidies and protectionism in certain producing countries.

Our Strategic Partners

A trusted network of partners for continental impact