Dutch-French Agri-Business Giant Opens 40,000 Ton Grain Facility in Multan

Dutch-French agribusiness giant Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has expanded its operations in Pakistan by constructing a new grain storage facility with a capacity of approximately 40,000 metric tons in Multan. The facility is situated at LDC's first company-owned industrial site in the country, aimed at bolstering its grain storage and supply chain operations.

Rubens Marques, LDC's Head of South & Southeast Asia, stated that Pakistan represents a significant grain market and a crucial South Asian destination for the company. He added that the investment would enhance LDC's presence in Pakistan's domestic market and enable the company to better cater to evolving customer demands in the region.

LDC has been active in Pakistan since 2010, focusing on cotton, grains, oilseeds, pulses, rice, and sugar, with wheat being one of its primary markets. Muhammad Danyal, LDC's Country Head for Pakistan and Head of Grains & Oilseeds for Pakistan, noted that Pakistan's agricultural sector and increasing grain demand present ample business opportunities.

He emphasized that investments in logistics infrastructure would enhance services for suppliers and customers, strengthen supply chains, and generate local employment. As one of South Asia's leading agricultural markets and among the world's largest wheat producers and consumers, with a population of over 250 million, Pakistan offers significant potential for LDC's operations.