What Fertiberia does

Fertiberia (legal name Grupo Fertiberia) is a Spain-headquartered, privately-held fertilizer and industrial chemicals group operating 15 production centers across Spain (10), Portugal (3), and France (2) with a combined 9 million tonnes of annual capacity. Founded in 1995 and majority-owned by Triton Partners since 2020, the company sells high value-added plant nutrition solutions (over 500 SKUs), industrial chemicals (ammonia, urea, nitric acid, AdBlue®), and increasingly low-carbon products including Impact Zero® (green hydrogen-based fertilizers) and NSAFE® (a nitrification bio-inhibitor).

The group's competitive position rests on proprietary biotechnology and green-hydrogen process technology, anchored by the first industrial-scale low-carbon ammonia plant in Europe at Puertollano. Fertiberia also operates commercial subsidiaries in France, Portugal, Greece, and the Netherlands, with distribution reach into Germany, and has assembled a portfolio of biotech and specialty subsidiaries including TRICHODEX (biostimulants, biofertilizers), ADP Fertilizantes (Portugal), Agralia, Intergal, and Van de Reijt. The company is SBTi-validated for a 2035 net-zero target and pursues GLOBALG.A.P., ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001/17025 certifications.

Fertiberia operates a B2B commercial model with quote-based, multi-year contracts, distributing through direct enterprise sales (including the dedicated Fertiberia TECH channel), wholly-owned commercial subsidiaries, and a logistics network spanning Iberian terrestrial, rail, and maritime channels. Enterprise partnerships (notably PepsiCo, covering 160,000+ hectares and 1,500+ farmers) anchor demand for low-carbon fertilizer, while the industrial segment (AdBlue® for diesel emissions, NOx abatement chemicals) provides diversified cash flows. Customer concentration centers on large food and agribusiness enterprises but the underlying farmer base across Europe and the broad industrial chemicals portfolio limit single-customer dependency.

Name

Fertiberia

Legal name

Grupo Fertiberia

Website

https://fertiberia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Fertiberia is a Spain-based, Triton Partners-owned fertilizer and industrial chemicals group operating 15 production centers across Iberia and France with 9 million tonnes of capacity, producing green hydrogen-based fertilizers (Impact Zero®), bio-inhibitors (NSAFE®), AdBlue®, and ammonia for European agriculture and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Fertilizers

NAICS

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing (325311), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Nitrogen Fertilizers (Ammonia/Urea/UAN) (IMAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

NPK & Compound/Blended Fertilizers (IMAEAEAD), Organic & Bio-based Fertilizers (Manure/Compost/Biochar) (IMAEAEAF), Bio-based Fertilizers, Soil Amendments & Biostimulants (Digestate-derived, biochar-based inputs) (EUAAAIAH), Specialty Fertilizers for Horticulture & Controlled Environment (Greenhouse, Hydroponic, Nursery) (AFABACAL)

Keywords

• Crop nutrition products
• Green hydrogen fertilizers
• Industrial chemical solutions
• Biostimulant biotechnology
• Low-carbon ammonia production

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Crop nutrition products: Sale of high value-added plant nutrition solutions including fertilizers, biofertilizers, biostimulants, and bioprotectors. Portfolio of over 500 sustainable products and services for agriculture.
2. Green hydrogen and low-carbon ammonia: Production and sale of green hydrogen-based fertilizers and low-carbon ammonia, including the Impact Zero® product line.
3. Industrial products: Environmental solutions for industry including AdBlue® (diesel exhaust fluid), products for NOx reduction, and industrial chemical products like ammonia, urea, and nitric acid.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fertiberia manufactures and sells high-value-added plant nutrition products (solid, liquid and biotechnological fertilizers, biofertilizers, biostimulants, bioprotectors) and industrial chemical solutions (AdBlue, ammonia, urea, nitric acid). The company operates 15 production centers across Spain, Portugal and France with 9 million tonnes of total capacity and is the first company in the world to produce fertilizers from green hydrogen.

Product overview

Fertiberia operates as a diversified portfolio of companies offering high-value-added plant nutrition and sustainable solutions for agriculture and industry. The core offerings include Impact Zero® (green hydrogen-based fertilizers), NSAFE® (nitrification bio-inhibitor), and C-PRO (biodegradable nutrient-regulating polymer). The group also encompasses subsidiaries ADP Fertilizantes (Portugal), TRICHODEX® (biotechnology), Agralia, and Intergal. Fertiberia's product portfolio exceeds 500 sustainable products and services, with capabilities spanning crop nutrition, industrial environmental solutions (AdBlue®), and green hydrogen/ammonia production. The company offers farmer tools including SIDDRA diagnostic system, fertilization calculators, and soil/plant/water analysis services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Impact Zero: First high-value, low-carbon plant nutrition solution produced with green hydrogen and state-of-the-art technologies.
• NSAFE
• C-PRO
• TRICHODEX

Products and services

• Impact Zero® First high-value, low-carbon plant nutrition solution produced with green hydrogen and state-of-the-art technologies, targeted at farmers and large agricultural enterprises pursuing Scope 3 emissions reductions.
• NSAFE® World's first nitrification bio-inhibitor that prevents nitrogen losses, protects soil biodiversity, and increases crop yields for agricultural customers.
• C-PRO Biodegradable polymer with dual function: regulating nutrient release in fertilizers and acting as a biostimulant for crops.
• TRICHODEX® Biotechnology subsidiary offering biofertilizers, biostimulants, bioprotectors, and nutritional products, with over 35 years of biotechnology experience.
• AdBlue® Urea-based solution for reducing NOx emissions in diesel vehicles, sold to industrial and automotive customers.
• ADP Fertilizantes Portuguese subsidiary specializing in high-value plant nutrition products, with three production facilities (Alverca, Lavradio, Setúbal) and capacity exceeding 1.1 million tonnes.
• Nergetic Complete Product line containing C-PRO biodegradable polymer technology that regulates nutrient release and acts as a biostimulant for crops.
• Fertiberia Bioscience Liquid nutritional and biotechnological formulas for crop nutrition complementation, biofertilization, and crop bioprotection.
• Fertiberia Tech Solid plant nutrition products for soil application with technology that improves nutrient efficiency.
• Fertiberia Aqua Liquid and water-soluble solid plant nutrition solutions for application through irrigation water, suitable for precision agriculture.
• Fertiberia Terra Direct soil application solid plant nutrition compounds, characterized by very high quality.
• Agralia Subsidiary focused on liquid fertilizers and agricultural solutions.
• Intergal Subsidiary handling distribution of ADP products in Spain.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15% carbon footprint reduction achieved in first phase of PepsiCo partnership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, major and minor.

• PepsiCoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026Landmark partnership for decarbonizing fertilizer use across approximately 400,000 acres of European farmland. Fertiberia supplies green hydrogen-based fertilizer with goal of 50% low-carbon fertilizer share in PepsiCo's European supply chain by 2030. First phase achieved 15% carbon footprint reduction.
• IberdrolaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Iberdrola commissioned the Puertollano green hydrogen plant serving Fertiberia in late 2025. Iberdrola lowered its 2030 green hydrogen production target but continues supply relationship with Fertiberia.
• TrichodexcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 December 2022Acquisition of Trichodex biotech company based in Seville to expand portfolio of biofertilizers and biostimulants, supporting strategy to decarbonize and innovate in biotechnology and green energy in Europe.
• IberdrolaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen hydrogen initiatives with Fertiberia as part of Iberdrola's broader decarbonization strategy and €150 billion energy transition investment plan.
• Van de ReijtcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch subsidiary of Grupo Fertiberia handling commercialization in Germany and the Netherlands, particularly for NSAFE bio-inhibitor products.
• Agraz (Conesa Group)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance to advance decarbonization of tomato crops, incorporating both Impact Zero fertilizers and biotechnology solutions.
• Grupo Armando ÁlvarezmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance to anticipate European regulation on recycled packaging, redefining industry standards.
• Agro Cycle LifemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPioneering alliance in Valencian Community to apply 180 tonnes of high-tech, low-carbon fertilizers in citrus and avocado crops, reducing emissions and boosting yields.
• Universidad de LisboacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with TRICHODEX demonstrating that microbial biostimulants help crops better withstand drought conditions.
• AQUAHUB Consortium Partners (AWAES/Tedagua, INCRO, QuantIA, Pyrocatalytica, Polytechnic University of Madrid)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in AQUAHUB innovation project for wastewater treatment and circular economy, developing technologies including anaerobic membrane bioreactors and biomethane production.
• APOLO Project Consortium (Tecnalia, H2SITE, Johnson Matthey, Corvus Energy Fuel Cells, Nuvera, LEC, Bureau Veritas)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in APOLO project developing ammonia cracking membrane reactor technology for maritime decarbonization, aligned with FuelEU Maritime and Fitfor55 regulations.
• TalusAgmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPepsiCo partnership with TalusAg for approximately 30,000 metric tons of low-carbon ammonia (with option for 41,000 more) separate from Fertiberia partnership.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• ICL Group: Israeli specialty fertilizers and industrial chemicals producer with potash, phosphate, and specialty plant nutrition offerings. Comparable in serving European and Mediterranean agricultural customers with diversified fertilizer products.
• Koch Ag & Energy Solutions: US-based nitrogen fertilizer producer (Koch Fertilizer) and large agricultural inputs distributor. Comparable in nitrogen production and global commodity exposure to crop nutrition markets.
• Nutrien: World's largest fertilizer producer with a broad NPK and specialty portfolio. Broader geographic reach and greater scale than Fertiberia, but competes for the same large agricultural customers and is pursuing its own low-carbon fertilizer initiatives.
• EuroChem Group: Major global nitrogen, phosphate, and potash producer with European operations. Overlaps with Fertiberia in conventional nitrogen fertilizers and is also exploring low-carbon ammonia.

Direct peers

• CF Industries: Major US nitrogen fertilizer producer (ammonia, urea, UAN) with growing investments in green/blue ammonia. Competes with Fertiberia in low-carbon ammonia offtake for European food and industrial customers.
• Yara International: Norwegian global leader in nitrogen fertilizers and the most direct competitor in green/clean ammonia production. Yara is also pursuing low-carbon ammonia at industrial scale across Europe, directly overlapping Fertiberia's Impact Zero® strategy and customer base.
• OCI Global: Dutch-based nitrogen and methanol producer that has been actively divesting European assets and investing in US clean ammonia projects. Closely comparable in product mix (ammonia, urea, nitrogen derivatives) and European heritage.
• LSB Industries: US nitrogen chemicals and fertilizers producer (ammonia, urea, ammonium nitrate). Comparable business model focused on industrial and agricultural nitrogen customers with parallel decarbonization roadmap.

Others

• Air Products: Global industrial gases and hydrogen major, including green hydrogen projects in Europe. Functions as an adjacent enabling player for green ammonia production rather than a direct fertilizer competitor.

Emerging players

• TalusAg: US-based emerging low-carbon ammonia startup, notably signed as a separate PepsiCo supplier for ~30,000 metric tons. Direct emerging competitor in the green ammonia offtake market Fertiberia is targeting.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/grupofertiberia
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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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