5 Largest Private Companies in the World

2. Trafigura

2021 Revenue: $231 billion

2020 Number of Employees: 8,619

Trafigura is a leading commodities trading company with revenue of $231 billion in 2021. In 2020, Trafigura also had 8,619 employees. Trafigura describes itself, “Through our oil, metals, power & renewables and shipping divisions, we’ve built a global trading operation. As one of the world’s largest independent trading firms, we connect counterparties around the world. We do that by balancing supply and demand, optimising supply chains and configuring our business around their needs. In an increasingly competitive marketplace, being ready to respond swiftly to shifting patterns of demand is a key differentiator. We ensure we have the resources and agility to build long-term value with our customers in fast-changing markets.”