The African Cotton Association (ACA) was created in Cotonou, Benin, on the 19th september 2002in order to assist and protect the African cotton industries and its farmers.

The ACA also aims to facilitate the experience sharing between African cotton companies on agronomical, industrial and commercial issues

Each year, the ACA organizes along its annual corporate dinner, a technical seminar that enables all the professionals of the cotton supply chain (producers, traders, industrials) to meet and share valuable experiences.