Louis Dreyfus Commodities Australia
 

Louis Dreyfus first opened its Australian office in Melbourne in 1913 trading grains to the international market. As the oldest continually operating grain trading company in Australia, Louis Dreyfus has a proud heritage of unparalleled commitment to, and active involvement in, Australian agriculture. The company became a major wheat exporter in the earliest days of the Australian grain industry, prior to the foundation of the Australian Wheat Board. In conjunction with the main wheat export business, Louis Dreyfus was the primary importer of jute bags into Australia for grain handling and transport until bulk handling facilities evolved in the 1930’s. Louis Dreyfus diversified its Australian agricultural activities after WWII. Throughout the past 95 years Louis Dreyfus has maintained a presence in all aspects of Australian agriculture marketing including interests in feed mills, land, livestock, meat, wool and dairy.

As the Australian grain market has grown Louis Dreyfus has been a significant buyer of wheat, barley and canola. Today Louis Dreyfus Australia’s operations are directly focused on trading and exporting a significant proportion of Australian grain and oilseed production. The head office includes a fully supported grain trading and shipping team based in Melbourne, with regional representatives situated in key production areas. Louis Dreyfus Commodities Australia offers a range of grain marketing options designed to complement grain producer’s needs in a competitive grain marketing environment. Grain growers can market their grain through Louis Dreyfus with confidence and security knowing they have access to competitive grain prices with grain payment security.

Louis Dreyfus Commodities Australia is a subsidiary of LD Commodities providing an invaluable link to world markets, customers and ocean freight. LD Commodities, is one of the world’s leading commodity merchants and processors of agricultural products, in international markets since 1851. LD Commodities is present in over 53 countries globally and has been recognized as a global leader in bulk transportation and logistics. With a fleet of bulk ships and modern logistic assets, Louis Dreyfus offers a wide variety of services to all its customers in the bulk logistics supply chain. The Group has traded bulk agricultural commodities in international markets since it’s founding. Products traded today include grains, oilseeds, corn, coffee, orange juice, rubber, rice and sugar. It has a major origination presence in all of the primary production regions around the world.

Louis Dreyfus Australia offers a quality service to grain growers and domestic consumers as well as international clients. This service is supported through sound supply chain management and financial security, and through active association with all major grains industry groups and stakeholders within the Australian grains industry.