{"id":518,"date":"2020-02-18T12:09:21","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T12:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/cn\/?page_id=518"},"modified":"2026-05-28T09:58:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T07:58:19","slug":"rice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/cn\/en\/business-lines\/rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LDC is a world leader in the merchandizing of rice, a crucial staple that provides more than a fifth of the calories consumed by people worldwide<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Merchandizer<\/h3>\n \n
LDC is the world\u2019s no. 1 private rice trader.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Distributor<\/h3>\n \n
We are one of the leading rice distributors in Africa by volume<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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We supply paddy, brown and milled rice, mainly from Asia and South America<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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About Rice<\/h2>\n \n
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Approximately 488 million tons of rice are grown annually around the world. Asia accounts for around 90% of global rice production, 85% of global demand and 75% of the world\u2019s exportable surplus.<\/p>\n

Most rice is consumed as white rice (husked and polished), however rice flour is becoming popular with bakers as a gluten-free starch alternative, and rice milling by-products include bran, oil and starch.<\/p>\n

Thailand, India and Vietnam are the world’s top three rice exporters, followed by the US, Pakistan, Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil and Myanmar. Africa accounts for approximately one third of global demand.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Our Rice 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<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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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\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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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.\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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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\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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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\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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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\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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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.\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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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\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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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>
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Our Strengths in China<\/h2>\n

LDC is a major supplier to China, helping to meet demand for imported rice by providing quality rice to Chinese importers from Southeast Asian origins such as Vietnam, Thailand and Pakistan.<\/p>\n

We source and process paddy, brown and milled rice from Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan, India, Myanmar, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and the US. Leveraging synergies with our Freight Platform, we serve major import markets across the world at highly competitive prices.<\/p>\n

Our team of experienced traders, marketers and researchers leverage market intelligence and insights to manage smooth, timely and efficient flows of rice from overseas origins to major ports in China.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Committed to Sustainable Rice<\/h2>\n \n
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We are committed to achieving deforestation- and conversion-free (DCF) supply chains across our global operations. We are progressing significantly toward this goal, with over 89% of our rice volumes already verified as DCF under LDC methodology as of end of 2024. Ongoing efforts include the use of remote sensing technology to support verification of product volumes and responsible sourcing decisions.<\/p>\n

To support responsible sourcing in Asia \u2013 where we are a leading purchaser of rice, primarily sourcing in bulk from wholesalers and local traders \u2013 we have taken steps to better understand and address potential labor and human rights risks in our rice supply chains, engaging with stakeholders in key origins such as Thailand and Vietnam.<\/p>\n

In Africa, we are working with partners to help smallholder rice farmers become more competitive and access domestic markets. In northern C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, for example, we established a project with the Louis Dreyfus Foundation to build a sustainable, inclusive and traceable supply chain linking more than 3,600 smallholder farmers in Boundiali to processors and local markets.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\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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