Gafta has a long and varied history. This page will grow to include some reflections on Gafta and the grain trade, as well as provide photographic record of key points in the history of Gafta.

Gafta, Formally The London Corn Trade Association was formed in 1878 with the purpose of helping their members and promoting international trade. Above we can see the oldest physical forms of contract that is still kept in our London office. This document is over 125 years old and shows a drastic contrast to todays markets and how we conduct business. 

 We then see how contracts evolve over the next 37 years as we move on to 1933, modern in comparison to the first physical contracts that we still posses. Having a snapshot of how different times were just years apart from each over. Still we see international trade flourishing, decades before the first computer is available to the public.

 Have a Look At Gafta Throughout The Years

1970s

1980s

1990s

Personal Reflections

Cyril Carr, former Gafta arbitrator, and current Individual Member of Gafta, offers his personal reflections on the grain trade 1970-2022.