Coffee
Global Highlights
LDC has been in the coffee business for over 30 years, and merchandizes all major Arabica and Robusta coffee qualities, serving a diverse range of customers across the globe, from specialty roasters to multinational food companies
About Coffee
Each year the world produces approximately 10 million tons of coffee, the two main species of which are Arabica and Robusta.
Milder, more aromatic and with less caffeine, Arabica coffee makes up the bulk of world production. It is grown mainly at higher altitudes in tropical and temperate regions of the Western Hemisphere, Brazil being the world’s largest producer.
Vietnam is the largest producer of Robusta coffee, which is largely grown at lower altitudes in tropical Asia and Africa.
Brazil is the world’s leading producer of coffee overall, followed by Vietnam, Colombia and Indonesia. The EU (as a region) consumes the most coffee, followed by the US, Brazil and Japan.
Our Coffee 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
02Purchase & Process
02Purchase & Process
03Store & Transport
03Store & Transport
04Research & Merchandize
04Research & Merchandize
05Customise & Distribute
05Customise & Distribute
01Originate & Produce
01Originate & Produce
02Purchase & Process
02Purchase & Process
03Store & Transport
03Store & Transport
04Research & Merchandize
04Research & Merchandize
05Customise & Distribute
05Customise & Distribute
Our Strengths in China
Our Coffee Platform in China originates, stores and exports green Arabica & Robusta coffee beans to roasters around the world.
We have built the capacity to source different qualities of green coffee beans in volume through our strict cupping and quality control and are able to provide different grades to serve the demand of our roaster clients.
To better serve our clients in the vicinity, we have an office in Shanghai where the coffee team can offer our expertise in all aspects of the supply chain from greens to roasted coffee.
We are constantly on the lookout for more partnerships and investment opportunities in our goal to create a more efficient and sustainable Coffee Value Chain.
We are contributing to sustainability developments across the coffee industry, not only through certification programs, but also with roaster and country specific projects, and through continuous efforts toward responsible sourcing.
Committed to Sustainability
We contribute to a more sustainable coffee industry through certification programs and through collaborative initiatives with customers and expert organizations such as the Sustainable Trade Initiative that encourage responsible sourcing and support coffee growers directly to adopt more sustainable farming practices

Global Code of Conduct for Coffee Suppliers
This Code of Conduct sets out to serve as a common base for our coffee suppliers and is intended to provide them with an understanding of our expectations for responsible practices.
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