What Timac Agro USA does

TIMAC AGRO USA is the US operating subsidiary of TIMAC AGRO International, a privately held agricultural inputs company headquartered in Saint-Malo, France, and the historic core business of Groupe Roullier. Founded in 1959, the company develops, manufactures, and distributes crop nutrition products (NPK fertilizers, soil conditioners, nitrogen stabilizers), biostimulants derived from seaweed, plant extracts, and humic substances, and animal nutrition products including feed supplements, dairy hygiene solutions, and slurry treatments. Its proprietary technology portfolio includes TOP-PHOS phosphate fertilization, D-CODER nutrient delivery, DUO MAXX fertilizer additives, FERTIACTYL liquid root biostimulants, EXCELIS MAXX nitrogen stabilizers, and the recently launched Rumimix feed supplement, all developed and supported through the dedicated CMI Roullier R&D center and academic partnerships with CNRS, the University of Haute-Alsace, and the International Humic Substances Society.

TIMAC AGRO USA sells through a network of 100+ Technical Sales Advisors organized regionally across the United States, supported by an Americus, Georgia manufacturing facility acquired in 2021 through the Rainbow Plant Food transaction. Products are sold directly to crop farmers (grains, vegetables, fruits, vineyards, and specialty crops), livestock producers (dairy and beef), and agricultural distributors and merchants. Pricing is volume-based, farm-specific, and contracted multi-year, with no public price list maintained. Globally, TIMAC AGRO operates 83 production units across 38 countries, employs 7,500 people, and supports farmers through a network of 4,100 field representatives, with sustainability initiatives including nine biomass boilers, solar installations at European sites, and a 15% Scope 1+2 CO2 emissions reduction target by 2030.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales across four core streams: agricultural fertilizers and plant nutrition, biostimulants, animal nutrition and production products, and soil conditioners. The business model relies on direct, on-farm technical consultation rather than digital self-service, with the field-rep network functioning as the primary distribution channel. The competitive position is anchored in proprietary technology, agronomic expertise, and local manufacturing proximity across multiple geographies.

Name

Timac Agro USA

Legal name

SAS TIMAC AGRO International

Website

https://timacagro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Timac Agro USA is the US subsidiary of French agricultural inputs firm TIMAC AGRO International (Groupe Roullier), selling crop nutrition fertilizers, biostimulants, and animal nutrition products to US farmers via 100+ field representatives and a Georgia manufacturing facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Crop Nutrition

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (3111), Animal Food Manufacturing (31111)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Fertilizer & Micronutrient Formulations (NPK blends, chelates, suspensions) (AFABAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Manufacturing, Private Label & Co-Manufacturing for Animal Diets (HLAMAHAO), Fertilizer Production & Granulation Services (Tolling, Compaction, Prilling) (AFABABAI)

Keywords

• Crop nutrition products
• Agricultural biostimulants
• Phosphate fertilizers
• Animal feed supplements
• Soil conditioners

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-malo

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Fertilizers and Plant Nutrition Products: Sale of fertilizers, soil amendments, and plant nutrition products to farmers and agricultural distributors. Products include NPK fertilizers, nitrogen stabilizers, and specialty fertilizers.
2. Biostimulants: Sale of biostimulant products derived from seaweed, plant extracts, and humic substances to improve plant performance and stress resistance.
3. Animal Nutrition and Production Products: Sale of animal feed supplements, mineral blocks, dairy hygiene products, and slurry treatment solutions for livestock operations.
4. Soil Conditioners: Sale of soil amendment products including highly soluble calcium carbonate combined with active substances to stimulate microbial life and root growth.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Timac Agro USA manufactures and distributes specialized crop nutrition products, including homogeneous granular fertilizers, liquid biostimulants, nitrogen stabilizers, and animal production supplements. The company serves row crop farmers, specialty crop growers, livestock producers, and agricultural distributors across the United States as the North American arm of France-based Groupe Roullier.

Product overview

Timac Agro USA offers a comprehensive plant nutrition and animal production portfolio. The plant nutrition line includes BLUE granular fertilizer, DUO MAXX and EXCELIS MAXX fertilizer additives for enhanced nutrient efficiency, and FERTIACTYL liquid biostimulant for root development and stress resistance. Animal production solutions cover litter hygiene, health, and feed efficiency products. The company operates with over 100 field representatives providing customized agronomic solutions across the United States, supported by the global R&D infrastructure of Groupe Roullier's Center for World Innovation (CMI).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TOP-PHOS: Major innovation in phosphate fertilization technology
• FERTIACTYL
• D-CODER
• SEACTIV
• DUO MAXX
• ACTISAN
• ACTIGLENE
• CETEIA

Products and services

• BLUE Homogeneous granular fertilizer for crop nutrition, designed for row crop and specialty crop applications.
• DUO MAXX Fertilizer additive / nutrient enhancer technology for crop nutrition programs.
• EXCELIS MAXX Nitrogen stabilizer product for reducing nitrogen losses and improving fertilizer efficiency.
• FERTIACTYL Liquid biostimulant formulation developed for plant growth and stress tolerance.
• TOP-PHOS Proprietary phosphate fertilization technology and product line for enhanced phosphorus availability to crops.
• Rumimix Animal feed supplement / nutritional specialty product for livestock production.
• Actisan Animal production nutritional product for livestock health and performance.
• Actiglene Animal production nutritional specialty product for livestock applications.
• Ceteia Animal production nutritional specialty product for livestock applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% protein value recovery potential in animal feed through Rumimix addressing declining forage quality
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024TIMAC AGRO partners with CNRS and the University of Haute-Alsace (UHA) to launch joint research laboratories addressing agricultural challenges of tomorrow. This partnership combines academic research excellence with TIMAC AGRO's practical agricultural expertise.
• University of Haute-Alsace (UHA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Joint research laboratory with TIMAC AGRO and CNRS to meet challenges of tomorrow's agriculture, combining university research capabilities with company product development.
• The International Humic Substances Society (IHSS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024TIMAC AGRO maintains scientific partnership with IHSS. José Maria Garcia Mina was appointed President of IHSS, indicating collaborative relationship in humic substances research relevant to soil nutrition.
• French Atlas of Soil BacteriaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024CMI (Centre Mondial Innovation Roullier) and TAI (Technical Application Institute) in partnership with the French Atlas of Soil Bacteria initiative for soil microbiome research.
• Grassland AGRO (Ireland)coreOthers · 1 December 2024Irish subsidiary of TIMAC AGRO operating independently with 160 employees and 46 On Farm Advisors. Manages local production sites and serves Irish farmers.
• Rainbow Plant FoodcoreOthers · 1 December 2024Acquired by TIMAC AGRO to strengthen its presence in the United States. Manufacturing facility located in Americus, GA.
• CFAOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024TIMAC AGRO and CFAO joined forces to contribute to Kenya's agricultural development, indicating partnership for African market expansion and agricultural development initiatives.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nutrien: World's largest crop input provider, formed from Agrium and PotashCorp merger, offering fertilizers, crop protection, and digital agronomy at retail scale. Competes with TIMAC AGRO across multiple crop nutrition categories, particularly in North America through the Loveland Products specialty line.
• Mosaic Company: One of the world's largest producers of phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Overlaps with TIMAC AGRO in phosphate-based fertilizer categories where TIMAC's TOP-PHOS technology competes for differentiated positioning.
• Yara International: World's largest crop nutrition company offering nitrogen fertilizers, specialty products, and digital agronomy services. Comparable in serving crop farmers globally with both commodity and specialty nutrition offerings, but with much broader portfolio scale.
• BASF Agricultural Solutions: Division of BASF offering crop protection, seeds, and digital farming solutions. Adjacent competitor with overlapping biostimulant and nutrient efficiency offerings, though broader in scope than TIMAC AGRO's specialty focus.
• K+S AG: German-based global fertilizer company producing potash and magnesium products for agriculture and industry. Overlaps with TIMAC AGRO in soil-applied fertilizers and specialty plant nutrition for European markets.
• UPL Limited: Indian-headquartered global crop protection and specialty nutrition company. Comparable in offering integrated crop solutions including biostimulants and specialty fertilizers, with strong distribution reach in emerging markets overlapping with TIMAC AGRO's Africa and South America presence.

Direct peers

• ICL Group: Israeli specialty fertilizers and plant nutrition company with strong presence in specialty plant nutrition, controlled-release fertilizers, and biostimulant-adjacent products. Directly comparable in product portfolio, R&D intensity, and serving specialty crop farmers globally.
• Haifa Group: Israel-based global specialty plant nutrition company producing specialty fertilizers, biostimulants, and controlled-release nutrient products. Highly comparable to TIMAC AGRO in product mix, specialty positioning, and global distribution focus on high-value crop segments.
• Biolchim: Italian specialty company focused on biostimulants and specialty plant nutrition products. Directly comparable to TIMAC AGRO's FERTIACTYL and seaweed-based biostimulant offerings, serving similar specialty crop growers in Europe and globally.
• Valagro (Syngenta Biologicals): Italy-based biostimulant specialist (acquired by Syngenta in 2020 and operating as Syngenta Biologicals). Closely comparable in seaweed-based and humic-substance biostimulants, addressing the same crop stress resistance and nutrient efficiency use cases as TIMAC AGRO's plant nutrition portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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