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 majority 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.

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LDC is a leading exporter of Colombian coffee, sharing the country’s premium quality product with the world since 2007.

In 2010, we purchased our first asset in Colombia – the San Antonio Milling Plant. Today, the plant is considered a local industry landmark for its productive capacity and facilities.

In 2013, LDC Colombia broadened its purchasing spectrum and consolidated various buying stations throughout Colombia, facilitating direct access for all suppliers in rural areas.

We also operate two high-altitude warehouses, in Cundinamarca and Paramo de Letras. Located at 2,600m and 3,200m respectively, they provide optimal storage conditions.

Over the years, we have developed strong commercial bonds with several supply chain companies in Colombia. This gives us the sourcing and processing capabilities needed to deliver to our clients efficiently.

As part of LDC’s strategy for growth, we are moving further downstream in our value chains, closer to consumers, and diversifying revenue through value-added products in key growth markets.

LDC started merchandizing instant coffee in 2020, supplying the full spectrum of instant coffee products (spray-dried, agglomerated, freeze-dried). In 2024, we acquired Companhia Cacique de Café Solúvel, a leading global soluble coffee producer, processor and exporter, with clients in over 70 countries. This acquisition supports our vertical integration strategy, adding established soluble coffee plants in Brazil to complement our existing joint venture instant coffee plant in Vietnam.

In parallel, we continue to reinforce our coffee origination capabilities to provide customers with supply chain stability and a direct link to coffee origins.