Cotton
ICE: Where the benchmark price is determined
At the center of the global textiles industry, cotton's global appeal and vulnerability as a commodity to unforeseen events and weather impact, means the cotton derivatives market attracts a broad range of participants seeking to manage exposure to the price of cotton.
Trading cotton
Cotton futures have traded in New York since 1870, first on the New York Cotton Exchange, then on the New York Board of Trade. Cotton futures were introduced on ICE in 1984.
Futures and options are used by both the domestic and global cotton industries to price and hedge transactions.
Because cotton is at the center of the global textiles industry, it's a preferred contract among commodity trading advisors and hedge funds. ICE is the exclusive global market for cotton futures and options.
Explore all our cotton product guides for product specs, contract sizes, trading hours, expiry details, margin rates and more.