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LDC is a global leader in raw and white/refined sugar origination and merchandizing.

The Journey of Sugar

Top 4

We are one of the world’s top 4 sugar merchandizers, transporting and marketing sugar to key consumer markets.

Bonsucro-certified

We are certified to supply Bonsucro-certified sugar through Bonsucro’s Chain of Custody Standard.
A leading exporter

A Leading Exporter in Brazil

We are among the top 4 exporters of Brazilian sugar, supported by our intermodal terminal in Pederneiras and the TEAG export terminal in Santos.

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

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

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

02Process & Refine

Once bought or harvested, we bring crops to our clients’ 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

03Store & Transport

Our strategically located network of silos, warehouses, transloading facilities and ports allows us to transport raw or refined sugar between mills, refineries, and distributors around the world.

04Research & Merchandize

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.

05Customize & Distribute

05Customize & Distribute

We supply products to a wide range of customers, from large multinationals to local manufacturers and retailers.

01Originate & Produce

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

02Process & Refine

Once bought or harvested, we bring crops to our clients’ 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

03Store & Transport

Our strategically located network of silos, warehouses, transloading facilities and ports allows us to transport raw or refined sugar between mills, refineries, and distributors around the world.

04Research & Merchandize

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.

05Customize & Distribute

05Customize & Distribute

We supply products to a wide range of customers, from large multinationals to local manufacturers and retailers.

Our Strengths

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.

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.

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.

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.

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