Exhibiting at Fi South America 2025

BBCA Brazil Industrial e Investimentos Ltda is a strategic extension of China's BBCA Group, one of the world’s largest producers of citric acid and bio-based chemical products. Established in Brazil to capitalize on the country's robust agricultural base, BBCA Brazil integrates large-scale agro-industrial processing with biotechnology and investment operations. The company is headquartered in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, with additional operations and a logistics base in Itajaí, Santa Catarina.

Core Business and Product Offering

BBCA Brazil operates primarily in the agro-industrial and bio-chemical sector. Its core business includes:

• Corn and Soy Processing
• Citric Acid Production
• Starch and Syrup Production
• Amino Acid Fermentation (Lysine)
• Soybean Oil and Bean Pulp Processing
• Crystalline Dextrose and Maltose Syrup Manufacturing

The company sources raw materials like corn and soybeans domestically, converting them into value-added products for the food, feed, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.

Product Capacities as per project development plans:

• Citric Acid: 150,000 tons/year
• Corn Starch: 300,000 tons/year
• Maltose Syrup: 60,000 tons/year
• Crystalline Dextrose: 60,000 tons/year
• Lysine (feed-grade): 150,000 tons/year
• Soybean Oil: 170,000 tons/year
• Bean Pulp: 810,000 tons/year
• Corn Input Capacity: 1.25 million tons/year
• Soybean Input Capacity: 1 million tons/year

These production levels make BBCA Brazil one of the largest corn and soy processors in Latin America focused on fermentation-based bioproducts.

Specialization and Core USP

BBCA Brazil’s unique value proposition lies in its vertically integrated, bio-based production model, which links agricultural raw materials to advanced biochemical products. This includes:

• Fermentation-based production of lysine and citric acid using non-GMO corn
• Downstream bio-conversion technologies for producing crystalline sugars and acids
• High efficiency starch processing systems optimized for food and feed-grade output
• Environmentally responsible waste management and recovery systems

The company is also positioned as a bridge between Brazil’s agricultural production base and China’s biotechnology expertise, providing dual-market export access.

Financials and Investment Background

In 2015, BBCA Brazil secured a USD 75.6 million loan from the China Development Bank to finance the construction of its industrial complex in Maracaju, Mato Grosso do Sul. The total project cost is estimated at over USD 200 million, making it one of the most significant Chinese industrial investments in Brazil's agribusiness sector.

• Investor: BBCA Group (Anhui BBCA Biochemical Co., Ltd.)
• Lender: China Development Bank
• Initial loan facility: USD 75.6 million
• Facility scale: Over 1.2 million tons/year corn processing capacity

This capital investment underpins BBCA Brazil's industrial infrastructure and enhances its production capabilities for domestic and international markets.

Shipment and Export Footprint

Although detailed trade volume data is limited, BBCA Brazil is integrated into China–Brazil bilateral trade flows, with processed goods exported to:

• China – as part of the parent company’s vertical supply chain
• Latin American regional markets
• Europe – especially for feed-grade amino acids and food-grade starches

Shipping logistics are facilitated via the Port of Itajaí, where the company maintains a logistics hub to streamline exports of bulk biochemicals and processed agricultural goods.

Target Market

BBCA Brazil’s diversified portfolio allows it to serve various industries:

• Food & Beverage: Citric acid, starches, syrups, dextrose
• Animal Nutrition: Lysine, soybean meal, feed-grade byproducts
• Pharmaceutical: Crystalline sugars, organic acids
• Industrial Applications: Corn-derived bio-materials for fermentation

Customers include multinational food manufacturers, feed integrators, pharmaceutical ingredient suppliers, and traders in the LATAM and Asia-Pacific markets.

Manufacturing Capabilities

The Maracaju facility is a full-spectrum agro-biotech complex with:

• Advanced fermentation and distillation systems
• High-capacity starch refining and syrup conversion units
• Automated citric acid crystallization and drying systems
• Oil extraction and meal processing lines

This integrated setup supports economies of scale, rapid output cycles, and versatile product lines from agricultural feedstocks.

Certifications and Compliance

BBCA Brazil operates under strict international and domestic regulatory frameworks:

• ANVISA compliance for food and pharmaceutical ingredients
• ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 certifications through BBCA Group
• Environmental license approvals from Brazilian federal and state authorities
• Feed-grade production compliance with INMETRO and MAPA standards

The facility is also designed for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) compliance for global food safety assurance.

Major Achievements

• One of the largest corn/soy biochemical processors in Brazil, with an industrial footprint exceeding 1 million tons/year capacity
• Flagship China-Brazil investment partnership, representing BBCA Group’s largest offshore operation
• Created 300+ direct jobs in Mato Grosso do Sul and significantly contributed to the local industrial base
• Established export logistics hub via Itajaí Port, enhancing Brazil’s agri-processing export infrastructure
• Recognized by Brazilian and Chinese governments as a model for international agri-industrial cooperation

BBCA Brazil is a critical player in Brazil’s evolution from a raw material exporter to a processor of value-added, bio-based agricultural products. Backed by strong Chinese investment and deep biochemical expertise, it continues to strengthen its footprint in global ingredient supply chains.