Louis Dreyfus Company has opened a grain storage facility in Multan, marking its first owned industrial site in Pakistan.
The agricultural merchant said the project adds approximately 40,000 metric tons of capacity to its logistics network in South Punjab. LDC announced the inauguration on September 2.
First owned industrial site in Pakistan
The facility expands LDC’s ability to receive, store and move grain in one of Pakistan’s crop-producing regions. The company expects the extra capacity to improve service for local suppliers and customers.
“Pakistan is an important market for grains and a key destination for LDC in South Asia, where growing populations and economies rely on strong, connected agricultural supply chains and trade flows,” said Rubens Marques, LDC’s Head of South & Southeast Asia. “This investment in Pakistan strengthens our presence in the domestic market as well as our ability to meet evolving customer needs in the region, in line with LDC’s global strategy to further reinforce its core merchandizing capabilities.”
Pakistan ranks among South Asia’s major agricultural markets. It is one of the world’s largest wheat producers and consumers. A population exceeding 250 million continues to drive demand for staple grains.
The Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25 says agriculture contributes 23.5 percent to GDP and employs more than 37 percent of the labour force. However, the crop subsector contracted by 6.82 percent in FY2025. The survey highlighted the need for modernization, climate adaptation and stronger productivity.
Investment targets stronger supply chains
LDC said the Multan site would support more reliable flows between grain-producing areas, buyers and markets. Additional storage can help businesses manage seasonal arrivals, delivery schedules and supply disruptions.
“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.”
It said the investment would support both suppliers and customers as the grains sector develops.
LDC expands Pakistan footprint
LDC entered Pakistan in 2010. It has since developed businesses in cotton, grains, oilseeds, pulses, rice and sugar, including a strong position in wheat.
Its Pakistan profile describes LDC as a major wheat trader and a leading merchant of rice, corn, pulses and cotton. The company also has a long-term operating agreement at Karachi Port. LDC says it directly employs more than 100 people in Pakistan and supports additional indirect jobs.
Founded in 1851, LDC operates across Coffee, Cotton, Food & Feed Solutions, Freight, Global Markets, Grains & Oilseeds, Juice, Rice and Sugar. Its network spans the full value chain from farm to fork. It says this network delivers products safely, reliably and responsibly.
The company says it helps feed and clothe about 500 million people each year. It originates, processes and transports around 100 million tons of products annually. LDC operates in more than 100 countries across six regions and employs over 20,000 people worldwide.
