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

Active Worldwide

We source cotton from Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, India, Pakistan, the US and other key producing regions

Major Player

We are a leading originator of US, Brazilian and Australian cotton

Leading in China

In China, our domestic cotton sourcing and sales networks is one of the largest of any foreign group

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

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

02Process & Refine

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

03Store & Transport

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

04Research & Merchandize

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.

01Originate & Produce

02Process & Refine

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

03Store & Transport

04Research & Merchandize

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.

Our Strengths in India

LDC’s Cotton Platform in India operates as an integrated cotton supply business, from gin to mill, with comprehensive origination, marketing and research activities, as well as large-scale logistics capabilities that facilitate the supply of raw cotton to both domestic and global markets.

Today, LDC has established itself as one of the largest cotton merchants in India, playing a major role in cotton export and import flows.

As a market leader, we have a vision to bring sustainable value to key customers in India by combining our global expertise and our in-depth understanding of the local cotton market.

Seven offices across 10 states, in both cotton producing and consumption regions
Extensive crop and consumer research capabilities
Robust quality control mechanisms through experienced cotton classing teams
Well-established warehousing and logistics network for optimal supply chain management

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, ourselves and in collaboration with partner organizations such as the Better Cotton Initiative.

Sustainable Cotton

Contact Us

Louis Dreyfus Company India Pvt Ltd

Anchorage Building, #100/5, 2nd Floor
Richmond Road
Bangalore – 560025
India

T. +91 804 043 77 70