Sugar
Highlights
LDC is a global leader in raw and refined sugar origination, merchandizing and marketing, and among the largest sugar refiners and distributors in the US
About Sugar
As one of the world’s top sugar merchandizers, we originate, process and distribute raw and refined sugar to key consumer markets globally.
Our operations span the full value chain – from sustainable sourcing to strategic logistics and data-driven market intelligence – ensuring responsive, reliable and responsible supply to our customers.
Our Sugar Value Chain
01Originate & Produce
01Originate & Produce
02Process & Refine
02Process & Refine
03Store & Transport
03Store & Transport
04Research & Merchandize
04Research & Merchandize
05Customize & Distribute
05Customize & Distribute
01Originate & Produce
01Originate & Produce
02Process & Refine
02Process & Refine
03Store & Transport
03Store & Transport
04Research & Merchandize
04Research & Merchandize
05Customize & Distribute
05Customize & Distribute
Our Strengths
Global Commercial Footprint
We operate a robust origination and destination network, through our main office hubs located in Geneva, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore. We source sugar primarily from Brazil, Thailand and Central America, and distribute to East Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East, Africa and North America. Our deep market knowledge and merchandizing expertise allow us to adapt swiftly to changing market dynamics and customer needs.
Strategic Logistics in Brazil
Our logistics infrastructure in Brazil is a cornerstone of our competitive edge. We recently inaugurated an intermodal sugar terminal in Pederneiras, designed for strategic product storage and efficient road-to-rail transport. This facility complements our operations at the Guarujá Sugar Export Terminal (TEAG), in Santos, enabling seamless movement of sugar from mills to global markets as well as securing to our clients a unique logistics solution, fully traceable.
Data-Driven Insights
We invest heavily in research and data analytics to enhance crop predictability and supply chain efficiency. Using satellite imagery and advanced statistical modeling, we estimate supply and demand from acreage to final consumption across major markets. These insights strengthen our customers relationships and support informed decision-making in volatile markets.
Our Strengths in Mexico
Our Sugar platform is a global merchandizing, marketing and logistics business responsible for delivering raw and white sugar and ethanol to key destination markets worldwide.
We have a reputation for being one of the most reliable sources of market intelligence thanks to our strong fundamental research on trade flows and our futures market analysis. Our insights have helped us deepen our customer relationships in key consumption markets and increase our volumes significantly.
Committed to Sustainable Sugar
We are committed to promoting best practices in sugarcane cultivation and processing. Our sustainability initiatives focus on key performance indicators such as deforestation prevention, human and labor rights, and responsible production. We are proud to be Bonsucro-certified and actively support the adoption of its standards across our supply chain.