Olam

Olam International is a prominent global agri-business company founded in 1989, initially trading cashews from Nigeria to India. Headquartered in Singapore since 1996, Olam operates in around 60 countries and supplies food and industrial raw materials to over 20,900 customers worldwide. The company is recognized as one of the largest suppliers of commodities such as cocoa beans, coffee, cotton, and rice. Olam's business model encompasses the entire agricultural value chain, from farming and origination to processing and distribution. It collaborates with approximately 4 million smallholder farmers, focusing on sustainable and responsible growth. The company's product portfolio includes a variety of agricultural commodities, and it also provides commodity financial services tailored to its customers' needs. Olam is dedicated to sustainability, emphasizing climate action, biodiversity conservation, and improving the livelihoods of farming communities.

Food & Beverages Singapore, Singapore Founded 1989 ~3,116 employees

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Employees
3,116
+0.2% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$13.3M
Revenue ~$41.3B
12-month attrition
4.7%
Tech: 7.5%
H1B filings, FY2026
14
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Olam went from 3,227 employees in Oct 2024 to 3,116 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 24 people joined, 29 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,509
Operations571
Sales309
Finance295
Engineering230
Marketing84
HR83
Success27

Salaries at Olam

All salaries

138 salary profiles in India

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering21
Executive5
Sales4
Finance4
Marketing1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 14 filings.

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Olam FAQ

How many employees does Olam have?

Olam has about 3,116 employees, up 0.2% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Olam sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Olam filed 14 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. The largest group was Executive roles.

What is Olam's revenue per employee?

Olam makes about $13.27M in revenue per employee, based on $41.34B annual revenue and 3,116 employees.

How much does Olam pay?

6figr has 138 salary profiles for Olam in India and 6 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Olam salaries page. See Olam salaries in India

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.