BIOLCHIM
Biolchim is an Italian biostimulant and specialty fertilizer producer, founded 1976 and headquartered in Bologna, serving professional farmers across 65+ crop types in nine countries via wholly-owned subsidiaries, as part of the Huber Agrosolutions platform.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1976
- HeadquartersMedicina, Italy
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What BIOLCHIM does
Biolchim is an Italian agricultural inputs company specializing in the development, production, and commercialization of biostimulants and specialty fertilizer products for professional farming operations. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Bologna, Italy, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning biostimulants and specialties, plant growth regulators, meso and microelements, NPK foliar fertilizers, fertigation products, special granulars, mineral/organo-mineral/organic formulations, and complementary inputs. Its products target specific agronomic objectives including vegetative and root development, transplant and salinity stress, fruit sizing, protein accumulation in wheat, and tuber formation in potatoes across 65+ crop types, from actinidia and citrus to industrial tomatoes, grapes, and tobacco. The company operates as a subsidiary of Huber Agrosolutions with a fully paid-up share capital of €10,000,000.
The underlying technology centers on natural compound formulations including seaweed extracts and amino acids, supported by the WIN (Worldwide Innovation Network), an international network of scientific collaborations through which Biolchim translates agronomic research into commercial product solutions. Products are commercialized through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries across nine countries—Italy (HQ), Spain, Germany, Brazil, Hungary, Poland, China, New Zealand, and Australia—supplemented by agricultural distributors and registered retailers. Biolchim holds multiple industry credentials including registered fertilizer manufacturer status (No. 0053/06), Responsible Care membership, Assofertilizzanti association standing, and Italian organic certification (ok-ita), and is independently listed in third-party market reports as a key player in the global seaweed extracts market, the amino acid fertilizer market, and the European biostimulants market, competing alongside Valagro, Koppert Biological Systems, BASF, Yara, Evonik, Cargill, and DuPont.
Biolchim generates revenue through the B2B sale of agricultural inputs to professional farmers and agricultural operations, with pricing handled through quote-based rather than publicly disclosed mechanisms. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales through its international subsidiaries with agricultural distributor networks and event-driven demand generation via industry trade shows such as TomatoWorld and Interpoma. The company's customer base is horizontally segmented across crop types and use cases, with no disclosed enterprise anchor accounts and two named SMB case-study customers (potato and blueberry farms) serving as illustrative references rather than commercial concentration points.
BIOLCHIM firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BIOLCHIM
- Legal name
- Biolchim SPA
- Website
- https://biolchim.it
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1976
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Biolchim is an Italian biostimulant and specialty fertilizer producer, founded 1976 and headquartered in Bologna, serving professional farmers across 65+ crop types in nine countries via wholly-owned subsidiaries, as part of the Huber Agrosolutions platform.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BIOLCHIM industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Biostimulants and Specialty Fertilizers
- NAICS
- Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)
- SIC
- Agricultural Chemicals (2870)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Soil Health Activators & Biostimulants (Humates, Amino Acids, Seaweed Extracts) (AFABAKAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Biofertilizers & Microbial Inoculants (IMAEAEAG), NPK & Compound/Blended Fertilizers (IMAEAEAD), Micronutrient & Secondary-Nutrient Fertilizers (IMAEAEAE), Biological Formulation, Fermentation & Scale-Up Manufacturing (AFABAEAM)
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Where BIOLCHIM is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Medicina
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices9 records
Markets served
BIOLCHIM business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Agricultural Input Products: Biolchim generates revenue through the sale of agricultural inputs including biostimulants, plant growth regulators, fertilizers, and specialty nutritional products to farmers and agricultural companies.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
BIOLCHIM product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Biolchim manufactures and commercializes agricultural biostimulants and specialty crop nutrition products, including plant growth regulators, meso/microelements, NPK foliar fertilizers, fertigation products, and mineral/organo-mineral/organic fertilizers. Its portfolio targets professional farmers and agricultural operations across 65+ crop types, addressing agronomic objectives such as vegetative and root development, stress resistance, salinity management, and fruit quality enhancement. The company distributes through wholly-owned subsidiaries in eight countries.
Product overview
BIOLCHIM is an agricultural inputs company offering a comprehensive portfolio of biostimulant and specialty fertilizer products designed for diverse crop types. The product lineup includes Biostimolanti e Specialità (biostimulants and specialties), Fitoregolatori (plant growth regulators), and various nutrient products including Meso e microelementi, Concimi fogliari NPK, Fertirriganti, Granulari speciali, and Minerali/organo-minerali/organici products, complemented by Prodotti complementari. The company focuses on scientific research-backed formulations addressing agronomic objectives such as vegetative development, root development, stress resistance, salinity management, and fruit quality enhancement across 65+ crop types.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Biostimolanti e Specialità (Biostimulants and Specialties) Biostimulant products and specialty formulations designed to improve crop quality and yield through scientifically validated agricultural solutions, addressing vegetative development, root development, transplant stress, soil salinity, weed stress, fruit sizing, and calcium deficiency prevention for professional farmers.
- Fitoregolatori (Plant Growth Regulators)
Quantifiable outcome
- Case study showed increased blueberry quality and yield beyond expectations in Val di Non
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use BIOLCHIM
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
BIOLCHIM technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
BIOLCHIM partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
BIOLCHIM competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Valagro: Sister company under Huber Agrosolutions and a global producer of biostimulants and specialty plant nutrition products. Most directly comparable peer in product category (biostimulants, amino acids, seaweed extracts) and customer base (professional growers).
- Haifa Group: Israeli specialty fertilizer company producing controlled-release fertilizers, foliar nutrition, and plant growth stimulants. Directly comparable as a specialty plant nutrition and biostimulant player serving professional agriculture.
- CIFO SPA: Italian specialty fertilizer company acquired by Biolchim in 2014, producing biostimulants and nutritional products for horticulture. Direct peer in the Italian specialty plant nutrition market with overlapping product categories.
- ILSA S.p.A. Italian company specializing in organic fertilizers, biostimulants, and plant nutrition products acquired by Biolchim in 2017. Direct peer in biostimulants and organic plant nutrition, now operating as a Biolchim subsidiary.
Emerging players
- Koppert Biological Systems: Sister company under Huber Agrosolutions specializing in biological crop protection and natural pollination. Comparable as a Huber-owned biological agriculture solutions provider, though focused on bioprotection rather than biostimulation.
Broad incumbents
- Yara International: Global fertilizer and crop nutrition major with a growing specialty and biostimulant product line. Cited alongside Biolchim in the amino acid fertilizer market and competes in the broader specialty plant nutrition space.
- BASF Agricultural Solutions: Global agrochemical and crop protection major with a biostimulants portfolio under its agricultural solutions division. Recognized as a key player alongside Biolchim in amino acid fertilizer markets.
- UPL Limited: Global provider of sustainable agriculture solutions including crop protection chemicals, seeds, and post-harvest solutions. Comparable as a broad-line agricultural inputs player with a growing biologicals portfolio.
- Novonesis (Novozymes): Global biosolutions company producing enzymes and microbial-based agricultural inputs including biostimulants. Listed alongside Biolchim as a key amino acid fertilizer market player; competes in the biologicals space.
- Evonik Industries: German specialty chemicals company with an Animal Nutrition and Care division that produces amino acids for agricultural applications. Cited alongside Biolchim in amino acid fertilizer market; competes in raw material input supply chains.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
BIOLCHIM social profiles
Digital presenceBIOLCHIM compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
BIOLCHIM financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
BIOLCHIM leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
BIOLCHIM subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries8 records
BIOLCHIM funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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BIOLCHIM M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A3 records
Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about BIOLCHIM
What does BIOLCHIM do?
Biolchim manufactures and commercializes agricultural biostimulants and specialty crop nutrition products, including plant growth regulators, meso/microelements, NPK foliar fertilizers, fertigation products, and mineral/organo-mineral/organic fertilizers. Its portfolio targets professional farmers and agricultural operations across 65+ crop types, addressing agronomic objectives such as vegetative and root development, stress resistance, salinity management, and fruit quality enhancement. The company distributes through wholly-owned subsidiaries in eight countries.
Is BIOLCHIM a public or private company?
BIOLCHIM is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was BIOLCHIM founded?
BIOLCHIM was founded in 1976. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is BIOLCHIM based?
BIOLCHIM is headquartered in Medicina, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does BIOLCHIM make money?
One revenue line is on record: agricultural Input Products.
Who are BIOLCHIM's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Valagro, Haifa Group, CIFO SPA and ILSA S.p.A.. Koppert Biological Systems is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Yara International, BASF Agricultural Solutions, UPL Limited, Novonesis (Novozymes) and Evonik Industries.
Does BIOLCHIM have an API?
No public API is recorded for BIOLCHIM.
What industry is BIOLCHIM in?
BIOLCHIM's product category is Agricultural Biostimulants and Specialty Fertilizers. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABAKAJ, Soil Health Activators & Biostimulants (Humates, Amino Acids, Seaweed Extracts), with a secondary code of IMAEAEAG, Biofertilizers & Microbial Inoculants. Its NAICS code is 32531 and its SIC code is 2870.