12 Largest Agricultural Companies by Revenue in the World

1. Cargill

Revenue: $107.20 billion

Cargill is the largest private company in the U.S in terms of revenue and tops the list of the 12 largest agricultural companies by revenue in the world. It specializes in trading, purchasing and distributing grain and other agricultural products. The company, which is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota has a variety of operations, including trading in energy, steel and transport. Cargill’s agricultural business involves the raising of livestock, producing feed, and food ingredients. It also has a large financial services firm that hedges its risks in the commodities markets. Cargill is a family-owned company and is responsible for 22% of the U.S domestic meat market and 25% of U.S grain exports.

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These are the 12 largest agricultural companies by revenue in the world. Most of the companies on this list are engaged in either the chemical or equipment industries, while companies that are involved in producing agricultural products have lower revenue, which can be explained by lower crop prices.

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