Olam Agri: grains, rice, feed and global supply chains
Olam Agri profile: grain and rice trade, milling, feed and cotton, control by SALIC since April 2026, and USD 28.7 billion revenue in 2025.
Olam Agri is a Singapore-based, SALIC-controlled business trading and processing staple food and feed commodities and agricultural fibres.
Singapore · Group controlled by SALIC
Olam Agri, based in Singapore and controlled by SALIC, combines commodity sourcing with processing and distribution. Grains, rice, oilseeds, feed and cotton are important parts of its portfolio. The business grew from roots in Nigeria to a presence across six continents. It is relevant to anyone following food security, emerging markets and the development of agricultural supply chains, particularly in Africa and Asia.
The company pairs commodity trading with the processing of essential food products such as milled wheat, pasta and animal feed. This means it supplies raw materials for onward trade as well as finished products sold in local markets, with transport and distribution capabilities supporting both sides. Olam Agri is a separate business from ofi, the food ingredients company, and from the rest of Olam Group.
Size of the business
Olam Agri reported revenue of USD 28.7 billion in 2025 and handled 49 million tonnes of commodities in the same year.
Do Olam Agri and ofi have the same business profile?
No. Olam Agri focuses on staple food and feed commodities and fibre, while ofi is a separate food ingredients business.
Why is the company relevant to food security?
Its operations supply staples such as grains and rice, and it processes and distributes those products between regions.
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