EXHIBIT 23.1



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Standard Commercial Corporation on Form S-8 of our reports dated June 8, 2001,
appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Standard Commercial Corporation
for the year ended March 31, 2001.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Raleigh, North Carolina
August 14, 2001