UAB "Linas Agro" Grūdų centrai

UAB "Linas Agro" Grūdų centrai is the grain elevator and grain procurement network operated by UAB Linas Agro, a core subsidiary of AB Linas Agro Group — one of the largest agribusiness groups in the Baltic region. The network aggregates, dries, cleans, stores, and ships grain and oilseeds from Lithuanian farms, serving as the backbone of Linas Agro’s domestic origination and export logistics.

Company Overview

Legal name: Commonly referenced operationally as UAB "Linas Agro" Grūdų centrai; the centers operate under UAB Linas Agro (subsidiary of AB Linas Agro Group).
Founding date: The grain centers network was established and expanded progressively during the 2000s–2010s (precise founding date of the “Grūdų centrai” operational unit is not publicly specified); UAB Linas Agro itself traces its origins to the early 1990s within the Linas Agro Group’s formation period.
Headquarters: Operates under UAB Linas Agro; the group’s principal administrative headquarters is in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Industry sector: Agribusiness (grain origination, storage, trading, logistics; agricultural commodities).

Legal Information

Įmonės kodas (company registration code): Not publicly listed specifically for “UAB "Linas Agro" Grūdų centrai” as an independent entity. The grain centers operate under UAB Linas Agro (subsidiary of AB Linas Agro Group); please refer to the official registry record of UAB Linas Agro for the authoritative company code.
PVM kodas (VAT code): Not publicly listed specifically for “UAB "Linas Agro" Grūdų centrai”; refer to UAB Linas Agro’s VAT payer details in the national registry.
Official website: https://www.linasagro.lt
Email (general): Not explicitly published for the “Grūdų centrai” unit. General contact for UAB Linas Agro is available via the website’s contact form and listed departmental contacts.
Registered office address: Operates under UAB Linas Agro; the group’s principal administrative address is published by AB Linas Agro Group (Vilnius). A specific registered office address and phone for the “Grūdų centrai” unit is not separately disclosed in public sources; see “Office Locations” and “Contact Information” sections below for operational contacts.
Phone number: Not specifically listed for the umbrella “Grūdų centrai” unit; individual grain centers publish their direct phone numbers.

Note: The “Grūdų centrai” designation is used operationally to refer to UAB Linas Agro’s network of grain elevators and procurement points. Legal identifiers (įmonės kodas / PVM kodas) correspond to UAB Linas Agro rather than a separate corporation named “UAB "Linas Agro" Grūdų centrai”.

Business Operations

Main products/services:
- Grain and oilseed origination from Lithuanian farmers (wheat, barley, rye, rapeseed, peas, etc.)
- Post-harvest services: reception, quality testing, drying, cleaning, conditioning, and storage
- Logistics coordination for domestic deliveries and exports (primarily via Klaipėda port)
- Commercial trading, forward contracts, pricing solutions, and risk management instruments for growers
- Ancillary services integrated with Linas Agro’s broader offering (seeds, fertilizers, crop protection, agronomy support)

Business model: The grain centers network enables UAB Linas Agro to aggregate large, consistent volumes, improve quality assurance, and lower logistics costs through geographic coverage and scale. The company procures directly from farms, performs post-harvest conditioning and storage, and sells to processors and international markets. The model is vertically linked with the group’s downstream processing (e.g., Kauno Grūdai) and other agribusiness activities.

Market position: UAB Linas Agro is among Lithuania’s largest grain traders by origination volumes and export share, competing with major international and regional traders. The “Grūdų centrai” network is a key competitive asset that supports market-leading presence and reliable throughput from harvest to port.

History

Founding story: Linas Agro Group developed from agribusiness ventures started in the early 1990s in Lithuania. As grain trading and exports expanded, the company invested in a network of grain elevators and procurement points across the country to ensure reliable origination and standardized quality.

Key milestones:
- Progressive build-out of elevator capacity and procurement points throughout the 2000s–2010s, enhancing geographic coverage and seasonal resilience.
- 2021: AB Linas Agro Group completed the acquisition of AB Kauno Grūdai Group and related companies, broadening processing, feed, and food segments, and strengthening integration between origination and downstream businesses.

Major developments: Continuous modernization of reception, drying, and storage infrastructure to meet EU standards, improve throughput, and reduce post-harvest losses. Integration of digital quality testing and logistics planning tools to increase efficiency and transparency for farmers.

Financial Information

Revenue: UAB Linas Agro’s unit-level revenue for “Grūdų centrai” is not separately disclosed. AB Linas Agro Group publishes consolidated financials; group revenue and segment information can be found in the latest annual reports. Post-2021, group revenues increased notably due to consolidation with Kauno Grūdai Group and higher commodity flows during volatile markets.

Funding rounds: Not applicable; UAB Linas Agro operates within AB Linas Agro Group, which is a listed company on Nasdaq Baltic (AB Linas Agro Group). Financing is primarily via corporate facilities, bank lines, and working capital arrangements typical of commodity trading and processing businesses.

Ownership structure: UAB Linas Agro is a wholly owned subsidiary within AB Linas Agro Group. AB Linas Agro Group is publicly listed, with major shareholders disclosed in group-level investor relations materials.

Leadership and Management

Executives (vadovai): The specific named executives for the “Grūdų centrai” operational unit are not published separately. UAB Linas Agro’s management and AB Linas Agro Group’s executive leadership are responsible for strategy and oversight of the grain centers network.
Board members: Governance is at the AB Linas Agro Group level. The group’s Board composition, Chairperson, and committees are disclosed in the annual report and on the investor relations website. Named individuals and their roles should be confirmed against the latest official filings due to periodic changes.

Office Locations

Registered/administrative offices:
- AB Linas Agro Group administrative headquarters: Vilnius, Lithuania (precise current address is published on the Group’s website and investor relations materials).
- UAB Linas Agro offices: Information available on https://www.linasagro.lt (central contact and departmental contacts).

Grain centers (buveinių adresai): UAB Linas Agro operates multiple grain elevators and procurement points across Lithuania (e.g., in major agricultural districts). Each center typically lists its address and phone number on the company’s website during the procurement season.
Note: A complete, up-to-date list of grain centers with addresses and phone numbers is published on UAB Linas Agro’s official website; at the time of writing, the full detailed list is not reproduced here to avoid outdated information.

Market Position

Competitors: Major competitors in Lithuania include international and regional traders and input suppliers such as Viterra (formerly Glencore Agriculture), ADM (and Baltic trading units), Scandagra, Agrokoncernas Group, and various local mills and processors (e.g., Malsena-related procurement). Competition is based on origination reach, pricing, service quality, logistics efficiency, and reliability of export pathways.

Market share: Specific market share figures for UAB Linas Agro’s “Grūdų centrai” are not publicly disclosed. However, UAB Linas Agro is widely recognized as one of the leading players by origination volume and export shipments from Lithuania in most harvest seasons.

Competitive advantages:
- Extensive nationwide network of grain centers close to farming regions
- Integrated services (quality testing, drying, storage, logistics)
- Group synergies with processing (feed, food) and inputs (seeds, fertilizers)
- Risk management expertise and contractual flexibility for farmers
- Scale, reliability, and access to port logistics

Recent Developments

- Continuation of post-2021 integration benefits following AB Linas Agro Group’s acquisition of Kauno Grūdai Group, enabling stronger linkage between origination and processing.
- Ongoing upgrades in drying and storage technologies at several centers to improve energy efficiency and throughput.
- Seasonal procurement programs and updates announced via the company’s website and farmer communications, including changes in quality parameters and logistics schedules.

Contact Information

Official website: https://www.linasagro.lt
General inquiries (UAB Linas Agro): Contact channels are provided on the website (contact form and department-specific contacts).
Grain centers (phone numbers): Published per-location on the official website; these numbers can change seasonally and should be verified directly on the contact pages for each center.
Registered office address (Group): AB Linas Agro Group’s current administrative address (Vilnius, Lithuania) is listed in investor relations and corporate contact pages; for legal correspondence, consult the latest registry entry and the group’s official site.

Important note: For precise legal identifiers (įmonės kodas, PVM kodas), the most reliable source is the national business registry or the “rekvizitai” business directory listings for UAB Linas Agro. The “Grūdų centrai” designation is an operational network under UAB Linas Agro, not a separately registered corporation with its own distinct codes.

Sources and References

- UAB Linas Agro official site (company profile, grain procurement and contact information): https://www.linasagro.lt
- AB Linas Agro Group site (group structure, annual reports, governance): https://www.linasagrogroup.lt
- Nasdaq Baltic announcements (transaction and corporate news; e.g., Kauno Grūdai Group acquisition, 2021): https://nasdaqbaltic.com
- Lithuanian business directory (rekvizitai) entries for UAB Linas Agro and related entities for legal identifiers and contacts: https://rekvizitai.vz.lt (search “UAB Linas Agro”).
Disclosure: Specific codes (įmonės kodas, PVM kodas), executive names, and center-by-center phone numbers are subject to change and may not be publicly enumerated for the “Grūdų centrai” unit as a distinct legal entity. Always verify against the latest official registry listing and the company’s website.