Key Takeaways
- Xiamen C&D, a Chinese supply chain operator and developer, signed contracts totaling $5.2 billion with seven major global agribusinesses and trading firms.
- Partners include Cargill, Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), Syngenta, CHS, Olam, BTG Pactual, and Cutrale.
- The deals cover commodities such as soybeans, corn, and cotton, reinforcing China’s long-term agricultural supply chain stability.
- Louis Dreyfus Company also expanded its footprint in China with the inauguration of a new specialty feed protein facility in Tianjin, signaling deeper engagement in the country’s feed and agri-food markets.
- The combined initiatives highlight China’s continued focus on food security, supply diversification, and global trade partnerships.
Xiamen C&D Strengthens Agricultural Supply Chains with $5.2 Billion in Global Agreements
Xiamen C&D, one of China’s largest supply chain operators, announced the signing of $5.2 billion in new contracts with seven major international agribusinesses and commodity traders. The deals, signed in China, cover key agricultural commodities such as soybeans, corn, and cotton, aiming to enhance supply chain security and market resilience for China’s agri-food sector.
According to company statements released on Thursday, the new partnerships include agreements with Cargill, Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), Syngenta, CHS, Olam, BTG Pactual, and Cutrale, expanding Xiamen C&D’s sourcing network and international collaborations.
Xiamen C&D Key Partnerships with Cargill and Louis Dreyfus Company
Among the largest agreements, Xiamen C&D signed a deal with Cargill, one of the world’s leading food and agriculture companies, to supply materials to its animal feed and food processing operations in China. The details of the commodities involved were not disclosed, though soybeans are expected to feature prominently given China’s ongoing import needs and evolving trade dynamics with the U.S.
The company also confirmed a $2.5 billion contract with Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), the Shanghai-based agricultural commodity trader. The agreement aims to strengthen global agricultural supply chains, supporting reliable and sustainable commodity flows to China’s domestic market.
Louis Dreyfus Expands with New Specialty Feed Facility in China
In parallel with the supply agreement, Louis Dreyfus Company announced the inauguration of a new specialty feed protein production line in Tianjin, its first commercial-scale investment in China’s specialty feed protein market.
The 11,000 m² facility, located near LDC’s existing oilseeds crushing plant, will produce fermented soybean meal with an annual capacity of 60,000 metric tons. The plant uses fermentation and AI-driven data analytics to enhance product quality and process efficiency, supporting China’s fast-growing animal nutrition and feed industries.
“This development represents LDC’s first investment in a facility to produce specialty feed proteins on a commercial scale, and reflects our commitment to continued growth with China,” said James Zhou, LDC’s Head of Food & Feed Solutions and Chief Commercial Officer.
The project forms part of LDC’s Food & Feed Solutions strategy, focused on expanding downstream operations and developing value-added products. The specialty feed protein market in China is projected to grow at a 7% CAGR from 2026 to 2030, providing a strong foundation for LDC’s future expansion.
Broader Collaboration Across Global Agribusinesses
The agreements with Syngenta, CHS, Olam, BTG Pactual, and Cutrale will further enhance Xiamen C&D’s ability to secure diverse sources of agricultural inputs and improve logistics efficiency across global trade routes. The partnerships reflect China’s ongoing efforts to stabilize imports and build long-term relationships with international suppliers.
Together, these initiatives reinforce China’s strategic focus on food security, sustainability, and supply chain diversification, while enabling global partners such as Louis Dreyfus Company and Cargill to deepen their presence in one of the world’s largest agricultural markets.
