Cotton
Global Highlights
LDC entered the global cotton business over 40 years ago, and has grown to be a world leader in cotton merchandizing, serving all major consumer markets today
Our Cotton Value Chain
Each of our business lines is integrating further across the five steps of our value chain, as we respond to the need for a traceable and responsible supply line from farmer to consumer
01Originate & Produce
01Originate & Produce
02Process & Refine
02Process & Refine
03Store & Transport
03Store & Transport
04Research & Merchandize
04Research & Merchandize
05Customize & distribute
05Customize & distribute
01Originate & Produce
01Originate & Produce
02Process & Refine
02Process & Refine
03Store & Transport
03Store & Transport
04Research & Merchandize
04Research & Merchandize
05Customize & distribute
05Customize & distribute
Our Strengths in China
The Cotton Platform in China operates merchandizing and logistics for both domestic and imported cotton.
We specialize in pricing, buying, classing, warehousing and delivery of domestic cotton from major production areas to customers throughout the country.
Thanks to insights into cotton supply and demand in major growing and consumption areas, our cotton team has built up solid market and risk management expertise.
From our office in Beijing, LDC cotton teams manage raw cotton sourcing from major origins in China and sales to textile mills around the country, relying on a large-scale network of warehouses and storage sites to move cotton from gins to mills rapidly and effectively.
Our standard contract terms facilitate transactions, and we customize marketing strategies to suit buyer and seller needs.
Committed to Sustainability
From sourcing certified cotton to promoting best practice within and beyond our value chain, we work proactively toward increasingly sustainable operations and supply chains, both ourselves and in collaboration with partner organizations.