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Global Highlights<\/h2>\n \n
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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<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\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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Major Player<\/h3>\n \n
We are a leading originator of US, Brazilian and Australian cotton<\/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<\/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<\/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<\/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<\/h2>
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Our Strengths in Pakistan<\/h2>\n

Today, LDC has established itself as one of the largest cotton merchants in Pakistan, with a major role in the country\u2019s cotton export and import flows.<\/p>\n

Our Cotton Platform operates as an integrated cotton supply business, from gin to mill, with\u00a0comprehensive origination, marketing and research activities, as well as large-scale logistics capabilities that facilitate the supply of raw cotton to Pakistani spinning mills.<\/p>\n

As a market leader, we work to create fair and sustainable value for key customers in Pakistan, leveraging our global expertise and in-depth understanding of the local and international cotton market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Committed to Sustainability<\/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, ourselves and in collaboration with partner organizations such as the\u00a0Better Cotton Initiative.<\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Louis Dreyfus Company Pakistan (Private) Limited<\/h3>\n \n
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