Rice is a major food staple vital for the nutrition of much of the population in Africa, Asia, as well as in Latin America and the Caribbean. It is central to the food security of over half the world population, not to mention to the culture of many communities. Rice is therefore considered a “strategic” commodity in many countries and is, consequently, subject to a wide range of government controls and interventions.

The increasing importance of Africa countries as destinations of rice flows has sustained a large increase in the trade of lower quality rice. The growing importance of aromatic rice varieties in global trade reflects brisk imports to the European Union (mainly of Basmati rice, imported under preferential access conditions), the United States, Canada and Australia. However, it can also be associated with large deliveries of Hom Mali rice (a fragrant variety from Thailand), to countries in Africa, particularly Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Ghana and Senegal, albeit with a high percentage of brokens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STC first began its cashew journey more than twenty-five years ago exporting Raw Cashew Nuts (RCN) from Guinea-Bissau.

Over the years, we have built up significant strengths in each value chain segment, through our proactive investments, our active engagement with our customers and our consistent delivery and with a 20,000MT per year to the Indian market.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STC exports peanuts from Senegal and Guinea-Bissau. To ensure we deliver high quality product at a competitive price to our customers, we have made significant investments across the peanut value chain.

With shelling plants and facilities in Senegal, we have been able to create a unique position in the industry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STC is in the sesame business for more than a 3 years and enjoys a strong leadership position in Senegal exports. Over these 3 years we have improved our presence across origins and markets thereby expanding our participation across trade flows, and are a preferred supplier to some of the world’s big sesame customers.