{"id":515,"date":"2020-02-18T12:07:57","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T12:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/cn\/?page_id=515"},"modified":"2026-05-26T11:59:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T09:59:00","slug":"cotton","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/cn\/en\/business-lines\/cotton\/","title":{"rendered":"Cotton"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LDC entered the global cotton business 40+ years ago, and has grown to be a world leader in cotton merchandizing, serving all major consumer markets today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Major Player<\/h3>\n \n
We are a leading originator of US, Brazilian and Australian cotton.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Active Worldwide<\/h3>\n \n
We source cotton from Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, India, Pakistan, the US and other key producing regions.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Leading in China<\/h3>\n \n
In China, our domestic cotton sourcing and sales networks is one of the largest of any foreign group.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Our Cotton Value Chain<\/h2>\n

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.
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01<\/span>Originate & Produce<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

01<\/span>Originate & Produce<\/h2>
\n We share our expertise with farmers and producers worldwide, ourselves or with business partners and expert organizations, as part of our commitment to responsible, sustainable and traceable supply chains.
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02<\/span>Process & Refine<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

02<\/span>Process & Refine<\/h2>
\n Once bought or harvested, we bring crops to our assets for the next stage in their journey. These are ethically and sustainably processed and refined, coming one step closer to the consumer.
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03<\/span>Store & Transport<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

03<\/span>Store & Transport<\/h2>
\n Our strategically located network of silos, warehouses, transloading facilities and ports allows us facilitate access to market for local farmers around the globe and enable us to control costs and mitigate risk throughout the product journey.
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04<\/span>Research & Merchandize<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

04<\/span>Research & Merchandize<\/h2>
\n Our depth of marketing and merchandizing experience is our greatest strength. All our platforms and regions rely on our market knowledge to ensure responsive supply.\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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05<\/span>Customize & distribute<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

05<\/span>Customize & distribute<\/h2>
\n We supply products to a wide range of customers, from large multinationals to local manufacturers and retailers.
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01<\/span>Originate & Produce<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

01<\/span>Originate & Produce<\/h2>
\n We share our expertise with farmers and producers worldwide, ourselves or with business partners and expert organizations, as part of our commitment to responsible, sustainable and traceable supply chains.
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02<\/span>Process & Refine<\/h2>
\n Once bought or harvested, we bring crops to our assets for the next stage in their journey. These are ethically and sustainably processed and refined, coming one step closer to the consumer.
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03<\/span>Store & Transport<\/h2>
\n Our strategically located network of silos, warehouses, transloading facilities and ports allows us facilitate access to market for local farmers around the globe and enable us to control costs and mitigate risk throughout the product journey.
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04<\/span>Research & Merchandize<\/h2>
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05<\/span>Customize & distribute<\/h2>
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Our Strengths in China<\/h2>\n

The Cotton Platform in China operates merchandizing and logistics for both domestic and imported cotton.<\/p>\n

We specialize in pricing, buying, classing, warehousing and delivery of domestic cotton from major production areas to customers throughout the country.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Our standard contract terms facilitate transactions, and we customize marketing strategies to suit buyer and seller needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Committed to Sustainable Cotton<\/h2>\n \n
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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.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Contact Us<\/h2>\n \n \n
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LDC (China) Trading Company Limited<\/h3>\n \n
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