Rice & Rubber
At Johnvents Group, our Rice and Rubber operations connect high-volume origin sourcing with processing investment and strategic market access across Africa, Asia, and beyond.
Our Rice Value Chain in Motion
Origins → Regional Processing Hubs → African & Global Markets
Our Integrated Rice Footprint
Origins: India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Pakistan.
Markets: Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, Tanzania, Mozambique, Nigeria, the EU, and the Middle East.
Markets: Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, Tanzania, Mozambique, Nigeria, the EU, and the Middle East.
Our Rice Focus
Rice at Johnvents is about more than trade, it is a platform for reducing Africa's import dependence and building the processing infrastructure that keeps more value on the continent.
- Building regional rice processing hubs across West Africa to reduce imports, strengthen food sovereignty, and drive value addition through modern mills and shared infrastructure
- Expanding intra-African rice trade through efficient logistics and digital payment platforms, ensuring seamless movement of goods and capital while strengthening food security across the region.
Our Rubber Value Chain in Motion
Origins → Processing Zones & Joint Ventures → Global Industrial Markets
Our Integrated Rubber Footprint
Origins: Côte d'Ivoire and Vietnam.
Markets: USA, China, Malaysia, Japan, and India.
Markets: USA, China, Malaysia, Japan, and India.
Our Rubber Focus
- Transitioning from raw rubber exports to high-value finished and semi-finished goods, including tires, latex products, and industrial materials, through dedicated processing zones and joint ventures
- Building shared digital platforms and trade infrastructure between West Africa and Southeast Asia to enhance intra-regional trade, stabilise prices, and strengthen global market positioning
