About Us

Industry Experience

About Us

Comotrade is a distinguished and globally recognized supplier of premium ICUMSA 45 Sugar, sourced directly from the wide spread sugar plantations of Brazil. With a rich history and unwavering commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, we have become a trusted name in the sugar trade industry.

Our story

Comotrade is part of the Comotrade Group of Companies, a global leader in the sugar trade industry with a yearly turnover exceeding USD 12 billion. Specializing in Brazilian ICUMSA 45 Sugar, we serve a worldwide network of clients through a robust infrastructure and strategic partnerships.

Global Structure

Comotrade operates through an integrated network of international subsidiaries and joint ventures. Our structure includes key entities in Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and several specialized Free Zone companies (COMO SUGAR ONE, DOS, and TRES FZ LLC). This framework allows us to deliver efficiently, scale operations flexibly, and maintain close proximity to our customers across markets.

We collaborate with trusted joint venture partners across key strategic regions, ensuring seamless operations and localized support. These collaborations are backed by local warehouses, port facilities, and dedicated regional sales and logistics teams in:

Egypt
Lebanon
Turkey
Morocco

Leadership & Governance

Our executive team brings together decades of industry expertise and global trade leadership

Mike Matthiessen – Chief Executive Officer

Richard Mc Fokker – Chief Financial Officer

Mhammad Ballout – Chief Sales Officer

Board Members: Hans Uithol, Dr. Dinara Rakhimbaeva

Together, they lead a strategic vision focused on long-term growth, transparency, and client value.

Operational Excellence

From mill to port, Comotrade manages the full logistics chain. Our operations include:

Regional representations in:
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Oman
  • Bahrein
  • UAE
Local JV partnerships and warehousing under the Comotrade private label
Seamless coordination between operations, finance, and sales teams in each region
High-volume capabilities and B2B/B2C flexibility

Our Clients & Partnerships

We proudly serve some of the largest buyers of Brazilian sugar globally. Through longstanding agreements with top-tier Brazilian mills and BOT contracts, Comotrade secures high-volume, consistent supply for major industrial clients and global distributors.

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