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COFCO is a Chinese state-owned food processing holding company and China's largest food processor, manufacturer and trader. Founded in 1949, COFCO has become a leading supplier of agri-products with grain, oil, sugar ...

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Dominant domestic food security leader with expanding global reach; positioned to benefit from China's food security priorities...

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Industry Food and Beverages
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China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Corporation Overview

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COFCO is a Chinese state-owned food processing holding company and China's largest food processor, manufacturer and trader. Founded in 1949, COFCO has become a leading supplier of agri-products with grain, oil, sugar and cotton forming its core business and businesses ranging from branded products to financial services and real estate.

Strategic Profile

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The establishment of COFCO International in the mid-2010s marked its entry as a global grain trader, and through acquisitions of Noble Agri and Nidera, COFCO gained strong footholds in South America and the Black Sea region. With assets approaching RMB 700 billion and revenues surpassing RMB 635 billion in 2024, it operates across six continents, handling roughly 180 million tonnes of agricultural products annually.

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COFCO is one of Asia's leading agribusiness groups alongside Wilmar International. Domestically, COFCO maintains quasi-monopolistic status in strategic grain and oil trade. Internationally, it competes with major global agribusiness traders including ADM, Bunge, and Cargill.

Industry Context

China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Corporation operates in Food and Beverages.

Key facts

Founded: 1949 · Headquarters: Beijing, China · Employees: 10,000+ overseas; 60,000+ total (2007 figure) · Revenue: RMB 635 billion (2024)

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  • COFCO has 2.3 million terminal sale points throughout China's 952 large and medium-sized cities and more than 10,000 counties and villages.
  • COFCO has four companies listed in Hong Kong, namely, China Foods (SEHK: 506), China Agri-Industries Holdings (SEHK: 606), Mengniu Dairy (SEHK: 2319), and COFCO Packaging Holdings (SEHK: 906) and three companies listed in mainland China, namely, COFCO Tunhe (SSE: 600737), COFCO Property (SZSE: 000031), and BBCA (SZSE: 000930).
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  • 2024Revenues surpassed RMB 635 billion with assets approaching RMB 700 billion, handling approximately 180 million tonnes of agricultural products annually across six continents
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Wilmar InternationalLeading Asia agribusiness group→ADMGlobal grain and oilseed processor→BungeGlobal agriculture and food company→CargillGlobal agricultural trader and processor→

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What does China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Corporation do?+
COFCO is a Chinese state-owned food processing holding company and China's largest food processor, manufacturer and trader. Founded in 1949, COFCO has become a leading supplier of agri-products with grain, oil, sugar ...
What is China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Corporation's Cyborg Score?+
China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Corporation has a Cyborg Score of 8/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Corporation's main competitors?+
Named competitors include Wilmar International, ADM, Bunge, Cargill. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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