Syngenta Group
Syngenta Group is a Chinese state-owned agricultural innovation company (controlled by Sinochem Holdings) that develops and sells crop protection chemicals, seeds, biologicals, and the Cropwise AI digital farming platform to commercial growers and smallholders across 90+ countries, with FY2025 sales of $28.4 billion.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersBasel, Switzerland
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Syngenta Group does
Syngenta Group is a Chinese state-owned agricultural inputs and technology company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland with its registered entity in Shanghai, and ultimately controlled by Sinochem Holdings. Formed on June 18, 2020 through the combination of Syngenta AG, ADAMA, and Sinochem's agriculture businesses—itself following ChemChina's 2017 $43B acquisition of Syngenta AG—the group operates four core business units: Syngenta Crop Protection (Basel, Switzerland), Syngenta Seeds (Chicago, USA), ADAMA (Airport City, Israel), and Syngenta Group China (Shanghai). The group sells crop protection chemicals (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, seed treatments), field-crop and vegetable seeds with proprietary trait stacks, biological products through the Valagro and Intrinsyx Bio brands, and the Cropwise AI-powered digital agriculture platform, with combined FY2025 sales of $28.4 billion across more than 90 countries and 56,000+ employees.
The company's product moat rests on a multi-decade R&D program that has produced proprietary platforms such as TYMIRIUM® (nematode and soil-disease control, 8x lower CO2 footprint), PLINAZOLIN® (novel insecticide with US EPA approval after 12 years and 3,000+ trials), ADEPIDYN® (fungicide now registered in 61 countries), DURASTAK™ (triple Bt corn rootworm trait), ENLIST E3 EXPANCE™ (soybean trait stack) and X-TERRA® (first scalable hybrid wheat system, registered in France for 2026 launch). Digital infrastructure is anchored by Cropwise, covering 76–100 million hectares globally, integrating a multilingual GenAI chatbot, predictive pest and disease models, drone services, and integrations with government platforms such as India's Bharat VISTAAR.
Revenue is generated through one-time and recurring streams: Crop Protection ($13.7B FY2025, +4%), Seeds ($4.8B, +2%), ADAMA ($4.1B, –2%) and Syngenta Group China ($8.3B, –10% reported due to grain trading exit). Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales with dedicated agronomists, MAP technical service centers in China, regional distributors across 90+ countries, logistics partners like WSI in the US Midwest, the Cropwise self-serve digital platform serving smallholders, and strategic supply-chain partnerships with food majors including McDonald's China, McCain China, and McDonald's USA/Lopez Foods. Profitability is expanding, with FY2025 EBITDA up 13% to $4.4 billion (margin +1.9pp to 15.4%) and Q1 2026 EBITDA margin reaching 21.9%, supported by a $2B annual R&D budget and consistent product registration cadence (1,800+ global product registrations in 2025).
Syngenta Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Syngenta Group
- Legal name
- Syngenta Group Co. Ltd.
- Website
- https://syngentagroup.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Syngenta Group is a Chinese state-owned agricultural innovation company (controlled by Sinochem Holdings) that develops and sells crop protection chemicals, seeds, biologicals, and the Cropwise AI digital farming platform to commercial growers and smallholders across 90+ countries, with FY2025 sales of $28.4 billion.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Syngenta Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Crop Protection and Seeds
- NAICS
- Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Compost Manufacturing (325315), Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production (1114)
- SIC
- Agricultural Chemicals (2870), Agricultural Services (700), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Organic & Biological Input Retail (Biostimulants, Biopesticides, OMRI) (AFABAJAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Compost Tea, Extracts & Microbial Inoculants (AFABAKAD), Compost & Soil Amendment Product Manufacturing/Blending (Value-Added Organics) (BPALAEAH)
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Where Syngenta Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Basel
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices13 records
Markets served
Syngenta Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Crop Protection: Syngenta Crop Protection generates revenue from selling herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and seed treatments. The segment reported $13.7 billion in FY 2025 sales, up 4% year-on-year. Includes proprietary formulations like TYMIRIUM®, PLINAZOLIN®, and ADEPIDYN® technologies. North America led regional growth at 10%, with China maintaining strong momentum at 8% growth.
- Seeds: Syngenta Seeds revenue from field crops (corn, soybean, wheat, rice), vegetable seeds, and flowers. FY 2025 sales of $4.8 billion, up 2%. Includes DURASTAK™ trait technology, hybrid wheat X-TERRA®, and vegetable seed innovations. Strong performance in Brazil (+17%) and Latin America (+10%).
- Syngenta Group China: Revenue from Seeds, Branded Formulations, Yangnong Chemical, and MAP (Modern Agriculture Platform) services. FY 2025 sales of $8.3 billion, down 10% due to grain trading reduction. Seeds and Branded Formulations grew 7% and 5% respectively. MAP undergoing strategic transformation to higher-margin services.
- ADAMA: Post-patent active ingredients and proprietary formulations. FY 2025 sales of $4.1 billion, down 2%. North America grew 11%. Strategic transformation plan improving earnings and cash delivery with margin improvements for sixth consecutive quarter.
- Biologicals: Double-digit sales growth in biologicals including biostimulants, biocontrols, and nutrient efficiency products. New production facility in South Carolina (Orangeburg). Valagro acquisition provides biostimulant portfolio. ISABION® achieved 23% growth in China.
- Digital Agriculture Services: Revenue from Cropwise digital platform services including AI-driven agronomic advice, drone services, market access support. Platform covers 76-100 million hectares globally serving over 2 million farmers in India. Services integrated with government initiatives like Bharat VISTAAR.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise crop protection and seeds sales |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels6 records
Syngenta Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Syngenta Group is a global agricultural innovation and technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells crop protection chemicals (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, seed treatments), seeds and traits (corn, soybean, wheat, rice, vegetables), biologicals (biostimulants, biocontrols), and AI-powered digital farming services through its Cropwise platform. It operates four business units—Syngenta Crop Protection, Syngenta Seeds, ADAMA, and Syngenta Group China—serving farmers, agricultural enterprises, and food companies in over 90 countries.
Product overview
Syngenta Group operates as a diversified agricultural innovation company with four business units: Syngenta Crop Protection (Switzerland), Syngenta Seeds (United States), ADAMA (Israel), and Syngenta Group China. The company's product portfolio centers on Cropwise, its AI-powered digital agriculture platform, complemented by advanced crop protection technologies including TYMIRIUM® (nematicide/fungicide) and PLINAZOLIN® (insecticide), seed trait technologies such as DURASTAK™ (corn rootworm control) and ENLIST E3 EXPANCE™ (soybean), and the X-TERRA® hybrid wheat platform. The group also offers biological products through acquired brand Valagro, and in China operates the MAP (Modern Agriculture Platform) providing integrated agronomic solutions and digital services to farmers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Cropwise: AI-powered digital agriculture platform serving farmers with agronomic insights, pest forecasting, and precision farming tools
- Valagro (瓦拉格罗)
- TYMIRIUM
- X-TERRA
- PLINAZOLIN
- ADEPIDYN
- MAP (Modern Agriculture Platform)
- Durastak
- REVERTE
Products and services
- Cropwise AI-powered digital agriculture platform providing farmers with agronomic insights, predictive analytics, multilingual chatbot support, drone services integration, and market access. Covers over 76 million hectares globally and serves over 2 million farmers in India via the Cropwise Grower GenAI Chatbot. Being opened to third-party developers as an open platform.
- TYMIRIUM Technology Dual-mode technology for nematode and fungal disease control with extension into early foliar disease protection. Features 8x lower CO2 footprint compared to competitors, applied through seed coating, drip irrigation, or soil drench systems across 44 crops for nematode control and 20 crops for disease control. Registered in Canada, Australia, US, and Brazil.
- PLINAZOLIN Technology Novel insecticide technology applied across five insecticide products after EPA approval. Developed over 12 years with over 3,000 US trials. Targets pests with a new mode of action.
- DURASTAK Trait Technology Industry's first triple Bt protein stack providing three modes of action for corn rootworm control in North American corn. Sold as part of Syngenta Seeds corn hybrid offerings.
- ENLIST E3 EXPANCE Soybean Trait Next-generation soybean trait stack developed with M.S. Technologies, LLC, offering tolerance to more active ingredients than any other soybean trait stack currently available.
- X-TERRA Hybrid Wheat First scalable genetic system for hybrid wheat production, developed over 15 years. Provides higher yields, stability, and predictability versus conventional varieties. Two products registered in France for 2026 launch.
- MAP (Modern Agriculture Platform)
Quantifiable outcome
- 10-12% yield increase in Brazil with TYMIRIUM® technology
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use Syngenta Group
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Syngenta Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration7 records
AI capability10 records
Feature7 records
Syngenta Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core, innovation and operational.
- McDonald's ChinastrategicSyngenta Group China signed MoU with McDonald's China and McCain at China International Supply Chain Expo to build a more resilient and sustainable potato supply chain. Focus on transforming local potato farming through science-based planting approaches including soil health management, precision fertigation, integrated pest management, and intelligent field monitoring.
- McCain ChinastrategicPartnership to leverage Syngenta's agronomic inputs and digital farming solutions through MAP technical service centers to deliver higher-quality fries to Chinese consumers while supporting potato farmers.
- ANNAM.AI / IIT RoparcoreSyngenta signed MoU to be strategic partner in Annam.AI, India's first open-data agricultural ecosystem led by IIT Ropar and backed by ₹1,000 crore ($100 million) in government funding. Syngenta will contribute R&D and agronomic expertise to develop AI-powered crop health, pest forecasting, and heat stress models benefiting 600+ million people in India. Ceremony attended by India's PM Modi and France's President Macron.
- Dümmen OrangestrategicSyngenta announced agreement to divest its Flowers business into a strategic joint venture with Dümmen Orange, bringing together two global ornamental breeding and propagation players. Both boards approved the deal subject to regulatory approvals. Joint venture integrates complementary portfolios combining Dümmen Orange's cut flower expertise with Syngenta's seed varieties and potted plants.
- QuantumBaselinnovationSyngenta announced partnership with QuantumBasel, Switzerland's first commercial quantum computing hub, at World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit. Collaboration to explore quantum computing for understanding complex molecular interactions in crop science that classical computers cannot adequately model.
- AgZeninnovationPartnership with MIT-affiliated AgZen for AI-powered RealCoverage crop spraying system using computer vision to detect droplets as small as 150 microns and optimize spray application. Technology aims to address $60 billion global crop spraying market.
- SAP SEcoreSAP and Syngenta announced multi-year strategic technology partnership to deploy SAP Cloud ERP Private, SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Business AI, and Joule copilot to modernize Syngenta's operations from manufacturing to grower-facing products. Partnership aims to drive operational efficiency and support food security goals.
- McDonald's USA and Lopez FoodsstrategicCollaboration with McDonald's USA and Lopez Foods to help produce beef more sustainably in the United States as part of regenerative agriculture supply chain initiatives.
- WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC)operationalExpanded five-year partnership with WSI transitioning from single-service to integrated logistics partner for Midwest operations. Council Bluffs, Iowa facility (137,000 sq ft with Foreign Trade Zone) now includes dedicated freight shuttle services.
- SALIC (Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company)strategicSALIC and Syngenta signed Letter of Intent for agricultural projects enhancing food security globally and in Saudi Arabia. Planned initiatives include sustainable farming, digital agriculture, and soil health to transform agriculture practices and improve resilience.
- Heritable AgricultureinnovationPartnership with Heritable Agriculture to expand AI capabilities. Vegetable seeds business partnered to apply artificial intelligence for predicting top-performing vegetable varieties by region.
- TaranisinnovationSyngenta Crop Protection and Taranis partnered to drive AI-powered agronomy solutions and business opportunities for retailers.
- Intrinsyx BioinnovationSyngenta and Intrinsyx Bio partnered to enhance crop nutrient efficiency with new biological solution. Partnership expanded biologicals portfolio through California-based Intrinsyx acquisition.
Scale indicators15 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Syngenta Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Bayer (Crop Science division): World's largest crop science business after the $63B Monsanto acquisition. Directly comparable crop protection, seeds, and digital agriculture portfolio across all major crops and geographies. Broader parent conglomerate also includes pharmaceuticals.
- Sumitomo Chemical: Japanese chemical conglomerate with significant agricultural chemicals division offering crop protection and biorational products. Broader portfolio includes petrochemicals and IT-related materials.
Direct peers
- Corteva Agriscience: US-based pure-play agricultural inputs company spun out from DowDuPont, offering crop protection, seeds (especially corn/soybean), and digital farming solutions. Closest direct competitor in seeds + crop protection combination model.
- BASF Agricultural Solutions: Germany-based chemical giant with major agricultural solutions division offering fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and seeds. Direct competitor across crop protection chemistry, with similar global scale.
- FMC Corporation: US-listed specialty crop protection company focused on insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides with novel formulations. Direct competitor in crop protection chemistry, particularly in plant health and pest management.
- UPL Limited: India-based global crop protection company with strong post-patent portfolio. Directly comparable in off-patent/generic crop protection, with similar emphasis on emerging markets and integrated solutions.
- Nufarm: Australia-based crop protection specialist with significant post-patent (Nuseed) and branded crop protection portfolio. Direct peer in crop protection chemistry, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Americas.
- Novonesis (formerly Novozymes): Denmark-based biosolutions leader formed from Novozymes-Chr. Hansen merger, specializing in biological crop inputs, biostimulants, and biocontrols. Direct competitor to Syngenta's Valagro/biologicals platform.
- KWS SAAT SE: Germany-based seed specialist focused on corn, sugar beet, cereals (including wheat), and vegetables. Direct competitor in seeds, particularly relevant as X-TERRA hybrid wheat launches in Europe.
Emerging players
- Bioceres Crop Solutions: Argentina-based agricultural biotechnology company focused on biological inputs, drought-tolerance traits (HB4), and sustainable crop solutions. Emerging player addressing same biologicals and regenerative agriculture themes as Syngenta's biologicals platform.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses1 record
Competitive moat8 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Syngenta Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Syngenta Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries6 records
Syngenta Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors6 records
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Syngenta Group M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments4 records
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Frequently asked questions about Syngenta Group
What does Syngenta Group do?
Syngenta Group is a global agricultural innovation and technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells crop protection chemicals (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, seed treatments), seeds and traits (corn, soybean, wheat, rice, vegetables), biologicals (biostimulants, biocontrols), and AI-powered digital farming services through its Cropwise platform. It operates four business units—Syngenta Crop Protection, Syngenta Seeds, ADAMA, and Syngenta Group China—serving farmers, agricultural enterprises, and food companies in over 90 countries.
Is Syngenta Group a public or private company?
Syngenta Group is a public company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.
When was Syngenta Group founded?
Syngenta Group was founded in 2020. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Syngenta Group based?
Syngenta Group is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Syngenta Group make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Crop Protection is the primary driver. The others are seeds, syngenta Group China, ADAMA, biologicals and digital Agriculture Services.
Who are Syngenta Group's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Bayer (Crop Science division) and Sumitomo Chemical. Direct peers are Corteva Agriscience, BASF Agricultural Solutions, FMC Corporation, UPL Limited, Nufarm, Novonesis (formerly Novozymes) and KWS SAAT SE. Bioceres Crop Solutions is listed as an emerging player.
Does Syngenta Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for Syngenta Group.
What industry is Syngenta Group in?
Syngenta Group's product category is Agricultural Crop Protection and Seeds. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABAJAK, Organic & Biological Input Retail (Biostimulants, Biopesticides, OMRI), with a secondary code of AFABAKAD, Compost Tea, Extracts & Microbial Inoculants. Its NAICS code is 3253 and its SIC code is 2870.