Frey Expands Into Cotton, Bringing Clarity and Sustainability to a Global Essential

Cotton has been the backbone of global trade for centuries. From hand-picked fields in West Africa to textile factories in China, it connects farmers, industries, and consumers across continents. Yet behind its ubiquity lies a market known for its complexity and volatility, influenced by weather, policy, logistics, and ever-changing demand from the fashion and textile industries.

At Frey, we see an opportunity in this uncertainty. Building on our expertise in agricultural commodities and world-class logistics, we are proud to announce our expansion into Cotton Trading, a step that brings together the precision of data, the power of global networks, and a deep commitment to sustainable growth.

Our cotton operations will span the world’s leading markets, originating in the United States, Brazil, Australia, Europe and West Africa and shipping to Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam and many others.  These markets ensure our buyers access to diverse grades and steady supply throughout the year.

From origin to destination, we connect our partners to the textile hubs that shape the global cotton industry — providing reliability and consistency through our integrated freight capabilities. Backed by our extensive logistics network, Frey ensures timely delivery and competitive logistics.

Sustainability lies at the core of our cotton business. We prioritise traceability, certification, and ethical sourcing through partnerships with initiatives such as the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) and Organic Cotton programmes. Our Supplier Code of Conduct extends responsibility across the value chain, while our collaboration with cotton-growing communities supports resilient livelihoods and inclusive development.

Aligned with Maersk’s “All the Way to Zero” ambition, Frey is working to reduce the carbon footprint of cotton logistics — helping our partners meet the rising demand for transparent, responsible trade.

As we enter this new chapter, our mission remains unchanged: to make global commodity trading more efficient, sustainable, and value-driven.