LDC inaugurates 40,000-mt grain storage facility in Pakistan
The facility is expected to strengthen LDC’s logistics capabilities and support more efficient grain supply chains in one of Pakistan‘s major agricultural regions.
PAKISTAN – Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has officially inaugurated a new grain storage facility in Multan, marking its first owned industrial site in Pakistan.
The strategic asset adds approximately 40,000 metric tons of grain storage capacity in South Punjab, significantly boosting the company’s logistics and origination infrastructure within the South Asian nation.
The facility reinforces LDC’s long-term commercial presence in Pakistan, where the group has operated since 2010 across cotton, oilseeds, pulses, rice, sugar, and grains, including a strong position in wheat.
The company is recognized as one of Pakistan’s largest wheat traders and a leading importer and local supplier of milling wheat.
Located in a primary agricultural belt, the Multan silo complex is designed to optimize domestic grain handling, streamline supply chains, reduce post-harvest losses, and improve market connection for local farming communities and commercial customers alike.
According to corporate leadership, the investment aligns with LDC’s broader global strategy to strengthen core merchandising capabilities and expand asset footprints in high-growth destination markets.
Rubens Marques, LDC’s Head of South & Southeast Asia, emphasized that Pakistan represents a critical destination market in the region, driven by expanding demographic needs and increasing demand for resilient food supply chains.
LDC executives noted that establishing physical storage infrastructure enhances operational efficiency, improves service delivery to regional feed and flour millers, and creates local direct and indirect employment opportunities.
“Pakistan’s strong agricultural base and growing demand for grains continue to create opportunities for our business in the country,” said Muhammad Danyal, LDC’s Country Head for Pakistan and Head of Grains & Oilseeds for Pakistan.
“Investing in logistics infrastructure enhances our service to both suppliers and customers, supporting more efficient and resilient supply chains as Pakistan’s grains sector continues to develop, while contributing to local job creation.”
With a population exceeding 250 million, Pakistan remains a key regional market for essential agricultural commodities, particularly wheat and oilseeds.
Modern industrial grain facilities are vital for stabilizing food security, maintaining buffer inventories, and mitigating supply disruption risks caused by climate volatility or global market shifts.
LDC’s new Multan asset positions the multinational trader to capture expanding domestic trade flows while supporting overall agricultural distribution across the country.
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