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About LCB

About Liverpool
Cotton Brokers

Continuing Liverpool's cotton trading legacy into the modern era.

Founded in 2023, LCB brings together decades of cotton market expertise with cutting-edge technology and global relationships. We serve traders, merchants, mills, and institutions across six continents.

01Story

Our Story

Founded in 2023, Liverpool Cotton Brokers brings together expert consultants with decades of combined experience in global cotton markets.

We serve clients ranging from hedge funds seeking market intelligence to mills sourcing sustainable cotton, all unified by a commitment to expertise, integrity, and execution.

Explore Our History
Historic photograph of Liverpool's cotton trade

Local expertise, worldwide reach.

From our Liverpool headquarters, we connect clients across six continents.

02Technology

Innovation & Technology

We combine traditional cotton trading expertise with cutting-edge technology and academic research to deliver unparalleled market insights.

Technology Capabilities

  • AI-driven Forecasting

    Machine learning models for price prediction

  • Historical Mapping

    Pattern recognition across decades of data

  • Automated Intelligence

    Real-time market monitoring and alerts

  • Predictive Analytics

    Risk assessment and scenario modelling

Strategic Technology Partners

  • Cold Lava

    Primary Partner

    Custom Software & AI Automation

    UK-based AI automation consultancy specialising in custom software systems. Built LCB's entire digital infrastructure including the Business Operating System (BOS), client portal, automated workflows, and AI-powered analytics dashboard, delivering solutions designed around how we work, not how Silicon Valley thinks we should.

    • Custom Business Operating Systems
    • AI automation & integration
    • Database reactivation

  • Macrovesta.ai

    AI-Powered Analytics

    Partnership delivering cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning analytics for cotton market forecasting and risk assessment.

    • Real-time market intelligence
    • Predictive price modelling
    • Supply chain optimisation

  • University of Liverpool

    Academic Research

    Strategic collaboration with the Management School driving cotton trading research, market analysis methodologies, and industry innovation.

    • Market research leadership
    • Trading methodology development
    • Industry white papers

03Reach

Global Presence

From our Liverpool headquarters, we connect clients across six continents to the global cotton market. Local expertise, worldwide reach.
Continents
6
Countries
50+
Market Coverage
24/7
ICA Members
Yes

Regional Coverage

  1. 01

    North America

    USA, Mexico

    Major cotton production and consumption markets. Active client partnerships.

  2. 02

    South America

    Brazil, Argentina

    Emerging producers and growing textile markets. Active client partnerships.

  3. 03

    Europe

    Turkey, Spain, Greece, Portugal

    Premium textile manufacturing and trading hubs. Active client partnerships.

  4. 04

    Africa

    Egypt, Mali, Burkina Faso

    Key production regions and specialty cotton sources. Active client partnerships.

  5. 05

    Asia

    India, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand

    World's largest production and consumption region. Active client partnerships.

  6. 06

    Oceania

    Australia

    Premium quality cotton exporter. Active client partnerships.

04Our Team

Expert Consultants

Diverse experiences spanning major cotton markets worldwide. Combined, our consultants bring over 75 years of industry expertise.
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    Chris Williams

    Cotton Consultant

    Specialisation
    Asian markets, Futures & Options
    Regional Coverage
    China, India, Pakistan, Southeast Asia

    20+ years trading experience with expertise in Asian markets. Mandarin fluency enables direct engagement with Chinese mills and traders.

  • Harry Bennett

    Harry Bennett

    Cotton Consultant

    Specialisation
    Supply chain, Logistics
    Regional Coverage
    Europe, North America

    Civil engineering background bringing analytical rigour. 7 years in sales and logistics provides practical supply chain expertise.

  • Ben Eaves

    Ben Eaves

    Cotton Consultant

    Specialisation
    Futures & Options, Risk Management
    Regional Coverage
    USA, Brazil, Australia

    ~10 years experience. Chartered futures and options broker. ICA presenter on risk management topics.

  • Jo Earlam

    Jo Earlam

    Cotton Consultant

    Specialisation
    Futures & Options
    Regional Coverage
    UK, Europe, Global Markets

    Stockbroker/cotton merchant since 2009, specialising in futures and options strategies across financial and physical markets.

  • Aarron Demordy

    Aarron Demordy

    Cotton Consultant

    Specialisation
    Supply Chain Optimisation
    Regional Coverage
    Middle East, Africa

    Business administration and logistics focus. Operational expertise helps clients improve efficiency and reduce costs.

180 Years of Cotton Trading Heritage

From the Liverpool Cotton Exchange of 1841 to today's AI-powered markets, explore the story of cotton in Liverpool.

Explore Our History