What ADAMA Agricultural Solutions does

ADAMA Agricultural Solutions is one of the world's largest crop protection companies, ranked 7th globally, operating as a member of the Syngenta Group and publicly traded on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE:200553). Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with US regional headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company manufactures and distributes herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, nematicides, and harvest aids across more than 100 countries, supported by 22 synthesis and formulation production sites and 4 global R&D centers. ADAMA's product portfolio covers over 270 active ingredients — the largest in the industry — and is differentiated by proprietary formulation platforms including SESGAMA (enabling 40% higher active ingredient loading) and Ayalon (delivering faster systemic uptake), as well as integrated crop systems such as Double Team (sorghum), FullPage (rice), and Max-Ace (rice) that pair seed technologies with tailored herbicide programs.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time product sales of crop protection chemicals to agricultural distributors, retailers, and large farming operations, with additional revenue from tolling/formulation services at its Georgia facilities and consumer pest control products distributed through wholly-owned subsidiaries (Alligare, Bonide, Control Solutions, Kollant). Pricing is quote-based and varies by region, volume, and customer relationship. Following a multi-year top-line contraction from approximately $5.4B in 2022 to $4.1B in 2025, with cumulative net losses across 2023-2025, ADAMA returned to positive net profit in Q4 2025, launched a dense slate of new products in 2025-2026 (Novali SC, Ateka, Galil Nano, Dicamba 4L DGA, Phenatic), and entered a strategic partnership with BASF to co-develop the Gilboa fungicide for European cereals. The company is led by President and CEO Gaël Hili (appointed July 2024).

Name

ADAMA Agricultural Solutions

Legal name

ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd.

Website

https://adama.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

ADAMA is the world's 7th largest crop protection company, manufacturing and distributing herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, nematicides, and harvest aids across 100+ countries. The Israel-headquartered, Syngenta Group member serves row and specialty crop growers through agricultural distributors, retailers, and direct B2B channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Crop Protection Chemicals

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (325320)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Adjuvants & Spray Aids (Surfactants, Oils, Drift/Deposition Agents) (AFABAAAJ)

Keywords

• Crop protection products
• Agricultural chemicals
• Herbicides and fungicides
• Pest management solutions
• Harvest aid products

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crop Protection Products: ADAMA generates revenue primarily through the sale of crop protection products including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, nematicides, and harvest aids. Products are sold through distributors, agricultural retailers, and direct B2B relationships with growers globally.
2. Consumer & Professional Solutions: Non-agrochemical products including nutritional supplements, aromatic and industrial products. Also includes consumer pest control products through subsidiaries like Alligare, Bonide, Control Solutions, and Kollant.
3. Tolling Services: Formulation and packaging services for third-party crop protection products at Georgia facilities (Tifton and Ocilla)

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ADAMA manufactures and distributes crop protection solutions across five treatment categories: herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, nematicides, and harvest aids. The portfolio includes over 270 active ingredients delivered through proprietary formulation technology platforms (SESGAMA, Ayalon, nano-formulation) and is complemented by integrated crop systems that pair seed technologies with tailored herbicide solutions for sorghum, rice, and other crops. Products are sold globally to agricultural retailers, distributors, and growers in over 100 countries, with the largest direct presence among crop protection companies in all top 20 agricultural markets.

Product overview

ADAMA Agricultural Solutions is a global crop protection company offering a broad portfolio of off-patent and proprietary products across five treatment categories: Herbicides (28 products including Dicamba 4L DGA, Phenatic, Novali SC, Temper More, Goltix, Arrow 2EC), Insecticides (13 products including Ateka, Trinalor, Silencer VXN, Alias 4F, Acephate 97 WDG), Fungicides (9 products including Bravo Ultrex, Mastercop, Kojami, Maxentis SC, Gilboa), Harvest Aids (5 products including Setup 6SL, Brevis SC), and Nematicides (2 products including NIMITZ, NIMITZ CA). The company also offers three integrated Crop Systems: Double Team for sorghum, FullPage for rice, and Max-Ace for rice — each pairing seed technologies with proprietary herbicide solutions. The portfolio covers over 270 active ingredients and serves customers in over 100 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Double Team: Crop system for sorghum with herbicide solution for grass control
• FullPage
• Max-Ace
• Galil Nano
• Ateka
• Novali SC
• Dicamba 4L DGA
• Phenatic
• Bold Formulators (legacy)
• Lycored
• Agan Aroma

Products and services

• Dicamba 4L DGA A dependable broadleaf herbicide designed to support disciplined weed control programs across key row crops, built on proven dicamba chemistry with DGA technology to reduce volatility and off-target movement risk.
• Phenatic Herbicide A proven Group 4 phenoxy solution (MCPA 600 EC) designed to strengthen broadleaf weed control and improve overall program performance in cereal crops including wheat, barley, oats, and rye.
• Novali SC A patent-pending, high-load liquid Pyroxasulfone herbicide for residual weed control in row crops (soybeans, corn), delivering 40% more active ingredient per gallon powered by SESGAMA formulation technology.
• Ateka Insecticide A high-load, fully systemic insecticide containing spirotetramat powered by Ayalon Formulation Technology, providing faster uptake and systemic movement through xylem and phloem for control of sucking pests in fruit and vegetable crops.
• Trinalor Insecticide An insecticide delivering control of chewing insects along with residual insect control in a cost-effective and high-quality formulation.
• NIMITZ A highly effective, non-fumigant nematicide for healthier crops and improved yield.
• NIMITZ CA A novel non-fumigant nematicide option for California growers for controlling plant-parasitic nematodes, leading to increased crop health and improved marketable yields.
• Goltix 700 SC A Section 18-approved herbicide for controlling glyphosate-tolerant Palmer amaranth in sugar beets, approved for use in Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, Colorado and Nebraska.
• Bravo Ultrex A broad-spectrum foliar fungicide designed to adhere tightly to the leaf surface, providing coverage that remains effective even in heavy rain conditions.
• Mastercop A broad-spectrum fungicide that is OMRI Listed for organic use.
• Kojami An optimized mixture of prothioconazole and azoxystrobin delivering broad-spectrum disease control for rice and peanut crops.
• Maxentis SC An optimized mixture of prothioconazole and azoxystrobin delivering broad-spectrum disease control for various crops.
• Double Team Crop System A sorghum cropping solution pairing high-performance seed and co-developed crop protection solutions to protect yield potential through varied growing conditions and pest threats.
• FullPage Rice Cropping Solution A rice cropping solution providing herbicides (FullScript, Postscript, Preface) that work with compatible seed technologies for comprehensive weed control.
• Max-Ace Rice Cropping Solution A rice cropping solution featuring Highcard herbicide to help rice growers maximize return and maintain weed control options.
• Silencer VXN A powerful insecticide delivering extended residual while rapidly controlling major economic pests on a wide variety of crops.
• Arrow 2EC Controls the most troublesome annual and perennial grass weeds in a wide range of crops.
• Temper More A broad spectrum herbicide for weed control in row crops.
• Setup 6SL A boll opener that opens nearly 98% of mature, unopened bolls within 7 to 14 days of treatment to help boost overall yield and harvestability.
• Acephate 97 WDG A water-dispersible dry formulation providing consistent, economical control of thrips, plant bugs, aphids and whiteflies.
• Alias 4F A unique 4lb formulation providing long-lasting, economic control of whiteflies, aphids, glassy-winged sharpshooters and other pests.
• ADAMA Georgia Tolling Services Formulation and packaging services for third-party crop protection products at ADAMA's Georgia facilities in Tifton (2 SC units, 1 EC unit, 2 dry units) and Ocilla (2 EC units, 1 EC/SC unit, 4 dry units). Established 1972 as Bold Formulators, fully integrated into ADAMA in 2015.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% more active ingredient per gallon with Novali SC compared to competitive liquid Pyroxasulfone products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BASFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025ADAMA and BASF Agricultural Solutions announced a strategic partnership to co-develop and commercialize Gilboa, a new fungicide technology for European cereal growers. The collaboration involves developing formulations based on ADAMA's active ingredient with plans for product launches in Great Britain in 2027 and across Europe by 2029. This partnership aims to combat resistance and maintain yields for European cereal growers.
• HuifengcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2021ADAMA completed the acquisition of a 51% stake in Huifeng's crop protection manufacturing facilities in China. This two-phase transaction strengthens ADAMA's operational presence and market share in China and enhances its global product offerings.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Syngenta Group: Syngenta Group is the world's largest agricultural inputs company and ADAMA's parent. It operates across crop protection, seeds, and digital agriculture, directly competing in herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides across the same global customer base.
• Bayer Crop Science: Bayer Crop Science is a top-tier crop protection and seeds business offering herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides globally. It is one of the largest competitors in ADAMA's core categories and shares similar row-crop and specialty-crop customer segments.
• BASF Agricultural Solutions: BASF's agricultural solutions division produces fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides and is also ADAMA's co-development partner on Gilboa. It directly overlaps in core crop protection chemistries and serves the same European and global row-crop customers.
• Corteva Agriscience: Corteva is a major crop protection and seeds company competing in herbicides (including Enlist), insecticides, and fungicides. It serves the same North American row-crop customers and is among the global top-tier crop protection players alongside ADAMA.
• Sumitomo Chemical: Sumitomo Chemical is a Japanese chemical conglomerate with a substantial crop protection division offering herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides globally. It is a tier-one crop protection competitor overlapping with ADAMA in insecticides and other key chemistries.

Direct peers

• FMC Corporation: FMC is a focused crop protection company specializing in insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides with a global footprint. It is the most direct comparable to ADAMA in business model, scale, and product mix, competing head-to-head across multiple active ingredient categories.
• UPL Limited: UPL is a large India-headquartered crop protection company with a global portfolio of off-patent and proprietary crop protection products. It directly competes with ADAMA in post-patent herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides across Latin America, Asia, and Europe.
• Nufarm Limited: Nufarm is an Australia-based crop protection company with a global footprint focused on herbicides and other crop protection chemistries. It competes directly with ADAMA in off-patent formulations and serves similar row-crop and specialty-crop customers in Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific.
• AMVAC Chemical Corporation: AMVAC is a US-focused crop protection company specializing in insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and nematicides. While smaller than ADAMA, it competes in similar chemistries and serves overlapping North American row-crop customers.
• Albaugh LLC: Albaugh is a global off-patent crop protection company producing herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides. It is a direct competitor to ADAMA in generic and post-patent crop protection chemistries with a comparable global manufacturing and distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/adama_ne
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCP_fr54wySYsh3Q7E6N8DlA
• Facebookfacebook.com/adamadobrasil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adama-agricultural-solutions-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/adama_us

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors9 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about ADAMA Agricultural Solutions