Raw cotton trading & indenting · Dhaka, Bangladesh

Connecting the world’s cotton growers with Bangladesh’s spinning mills.

Aqabah Cotton International works as an indenting agent between international raw cotton shippers and spinning mills in Bangladesh, supporting each contract from offer to arrival.

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About us

A local partner on the ground in Dhaka

Aqabah Cotton International is a cotton trading and indenting company based in Banani, Dhaka. We represent international raw cotton shippers in the Bangladesh market and help local spinning mills source the fibre they need.

Beyond introducing buyers and sellers, our team stays involved through the full life of a contract: the paperwork, the letter of credit, the shipment and documents, and any quality or weight questions after the cotton arrives.

What we do

End-to-end support for every cotton contract

Raw cotton sourcing

Matching spinning mills with suitable growths, qualities and shipment periods from international shippers.

Contract & LC coordination

Sales confirmations, contracts, proforma invoices, draft LC review and amendments between buyer, seller and banks.

Shipment & document follow-up

Tracking shipment schedules and chasing copy documents, certificates of origin, phyto certificates and originals.

Quality & weight claims

Supporting landing reports, reweighing, test results and the settlement of quality or weight claims.

Certification follow-up

Follow-up of transaction certificates (TCs) for certified cotton such as organic, GOTS/OCS and Regenagri.

Cotton origins

Growths we work with

We handle a range of conventional, sustainable and certified cottons, depending on each mill’s requirements.

  • USAUpland, organic and Supima
  • BrazilIncluding sustainable-programme cotton
  • AustraliaHigh-grade Australian cotton
  • West AfricaIncluding Cotton made in Africa (CmiA)
  • IndiaIncluding organic and Regenagri
  • And moreOther origins on request

Why work with us

Close follow-up, clear communication

Local presence

Based in Dhaka, close to the mills we serve and available across time zones.

Hands-on follow-up

A dedicated team follows every contract, LC and shipment until the file is closed.

Both sides of the trade

We understand the needs of international shippers as well as local spinners.

Certified cotton know-how

Experience with the documentation that organic and sustainable cotton programmes require.

Contact

Let’s talk cotton

Shippers looking for representation in Bangladesh and mills looking for raw cotton are welcome to get in touch.

Email us
Email
sadat@aqabahcotton.com
admin@aqabahcotton.com
Phone
+880 1644 899629
Office
Bashati Condominium, Plot-15, Road-17,
Flat-D/10, Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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