Inpasa Brasil

Name

Inpasa Brasil

Legal name

Grupo Inpasa Brasil

Website

https://inpasa.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Inpasa Brasil is Latin America's largest corn ethanol biorefinery, producing ethanol, DDGS animal nutrition, vegetable oil, and renewable energy from corn for industrial buyers including fuel distributors, animal feed producers, biodiesel manufacturers, and international maritime shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corn Ethanol Biofuel Production

NAICS

Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing (325193), Grain and Oilseed Milling (3112)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070)

akta.pro primary industry

Grain & Sugar-Based Ethanol Production (EUAAAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biofuel Co-products & Byproduct Processing (DDGS, Glycerin, CO2, Lignin) (EUAAAHAJ), Agricultural Residues & Energy Crops Biomass Power (Stover, Bagasse, Pellets) (EUACAIAF), Biodiesel (FAME) Production (EUAAAHAC)

Keywords

• Corn ethanol production
• Biorefinery co-products
• Animal nutrition feed
• Renewable biomass energy
• Vegetable oil biodiesel

Headquarters

HQ city

Mato Grosso

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corn Ethanol Production and Sales: Core revenue stream from producing and selling corn ethanol fuel. Production capacity of 6.2 billion liters per year across operational units. The company is Brazil's largest corn ethanol producer and the world's second largest ethanol producer.
2. DDGS (Distillers Grains with Solubles): Sale of DDGS as high-value animal nutrition product. Annual production of 3.3 million tonnes. Inpasa is the leading Brazilian exporter of DDGS, serving domestic and international animal feed markets including new routes to China.
3. Vegetable Oil: Production of 312,000 tonnes of vegetable oil annually, serving as feedstock for biodiesel industry and other industrial applications.
4. Renewable Energy: Generation and sale of 1,513 GWh of renewable energy annually from biomass, contributing to sustainability goals and additional revenue stream.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Inpasa Brasil operates integrated corn ethanol biorefineries producing 6.2 billion liters of ethanol per year, alongside co-products including 3.3 million tonnes of DDGS animal nutrition under the FortiPro brand, 312,000 tonnes of vegetable oil for biodiesel feedstock, and 1,513 GWh of renewable energy from biomass. The company supplies fuel distributors, biodiesel producers, animal feed manufacturers, and the international maritime shipping sector, with enzyme-enabled process improvements yielding 10% more ethanol without additional agricultural land use.

Product overview

Inpasa Brasil operates as an integrated biorefinery complex that processes corn and grains into multiple co-products. The core product is ethanol fuel (Etanol), supplemented by Neutral Ethanol (Etanol Neutro) for industrial applications. The company produces animal nutrition products under the FortiPro brand, including DDGS (Distillers Grains with Solubles) with guaranteed protein content. Additional co-products include vegetable oils for animal feed and biodiesel, sustainable energy from biomass, and adjuvant products (IOP/IOM). The company is Latin America's largest grain biorefinery, operating seven industrial units with 6.2 billion liters per year ethanol capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FortiPro: Premium animal nutrition brand producing DDGS (Distillers Grains with Solubles) with minimum 32% crude protein, high digestibility, and stable nutritional matrix year-round with mycotoxin control. Applicable to ruminants, poultry, swine, horses, goats, sheep, fish, and pets.

Products and services

• Etanol (Ethanol) Clean and renewable high-quality ethanol fuel produced from corn and grain processing at Inpasa's biorefineries; supplied to fuel distributors and the maritime shipping sector for low-carbon fuel applications.
• Etanol Neutro (Neutral Ethanol) Pure ethanol product positioned for industrial and specialized applications requiring neutral characteristics.
• FortiPro Inpasa Premium animal nutrition brand producing DDGS (Distillers Grains with Solubles) with guaranteed minimum 32% crude protein, high digestibility, and stable nutritional matrix year-round with mycotoxin control. Applicable to ruminants, poultry, swine, horses, goats, sheep, fish, and pets.
• Óleos Vegetais (Vegetable Oils) Vegetable oil produced as a co-product of ethanol manufacturing, serving as an energy source for animal feed and raw material for the biodiesel industry.
• Energia Sustentável (Sustainable Energy) Renewable energy generated from biomass transformation during the ethanol production process; sold to industrial buyers and the grid.
• IOP e IOM Adjuvant products and cereal oils used in various industrial and agricultural applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43% reduction in emission intensity between 2021-2024
• +3 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• José Olympio PereiracoreOthers · 25 March 2026Former president of Banco J. Safra and former president of Credit Suisse Brazil. Appointed as first member of Inpasa's newly established Advisory Council to provide strategic recommendations and governance expertise.
• Instituto VenturiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026Development of Polo de Valoração de Resíduos (Waste Valorization Center) in Balsas, MA, focused on circular economy, reverse logistics, and local recycling chain strengthening. Project developed via Lei de Incentivo à Reciclagem (LIR).
• Municipality of BalsasminorOthers · 2 March 2026Municipal government partnership supporting the waste valorization center project in Balsas, Maranhão.
• Instituto SLCminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026Partner supporting the Polo de Valoração de Resíduos project in Balsas, contributing to social and environmental impact initiatives.
• Universidade Estadual do MaranhãominorOthers · 2 March 2026Academic partnership for the waste valorization project in Balsas, providing research and development support.
• Universidade Federal do MaranhãominorOthers · 2 March 2026Academic partnership for the waste valorization project in Balsas, contributing academic expertise and research capabilities.
• Universidade de BrasíliaminorOthers · 2 March 2026Provided architectural design expertise for the waste valorization center project executive design.
• FutureBrandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Global branding consultancy engaged for development of FortiPro brand name, logo, visual identity, and brand positioning as premium animal nutrition product.
• Instituto Brasil SolidáriominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2026OSCIP with 25 years of impact in public education. Inpasa provided R$8 million financial support to strengthen IBS's educational methodologies and territorial expansion to 800+ municipalities and 9 Latin American countries.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Raízen: Brazil's largest sugarcane ethanol producer and a joint venture between Cosan and Shell. Most direct comparable as the leading ethanol producer in Brazil, though sugarcane-based rather than corn-based, competing for the same domestic blending mandate and export opportunities.
• FS Bioenergia: Brazilian corn ethanol producer jointly owned by Fiagril and Summit Agricultural Group. Directly comparable as another corn ethanol operator in Mato Grosso, competing for the same feedstock base and ethanol offtake, though smaller in scale than Inpasa.
• BP Bunge Bioenergia: One of Brazil's largest ethanol producers (sugarcane-based), formed as a joint venture between BP and Bunge. Directly comparable as a large-scale Brazilian biofuel producer supplying the same ethanol blending mandate and competing in the renewable fuels market.
• Green Plains Inc. US-based corn ethanol producer with significant DDGS output. Directly comparable as a publicly-traded corn ethanol and animal nutrition co-products platform facing similar feedstock volatility, co-product economics, and renewable fuel margin dynamics.
• Usina Coruripe: Brazilian sugar and ethanol producer operating across multiple states. Comparable as a Brazilian ethanol producer competing in the same domestic ethanol market and blending mandate framework, though focused on sugarcane rather than corn feedstock.

Broad incumbents

• Tereos: French-headquartered sugar and ethanol producer with major Brazilian operations. Comparable as a global ethanol and bioenergy incumbent, though primarily sugarcane-based; competes with Inpasa for export markets and downstream customers in food and animal nutrition.
• POET: World's largest corn ethanol producer (US-based, ~3 billion gallons/year). Comparable as a corn ethanol leader with similar feedstock and co-product economics (DDGS), though operates in a different regulatory environment and serves distinct end markets.
• Cargill: Global agricultural commodities giant with corn processing, animal nutrition, and ethanol-related activities. Comparable as a massive grain processor producing DDGS and corn-based products for animal feed markets; competes with Inpasa in agricultural commodity supply chains and protein meal markets.

Others

• Vibra Energia: Brazil's largest fuel distribution company (R$35.5B enterprise), in which Inpasa holds a 10% stake alongside Dynamo. Adjacent comparator as Inpasa's strategic downstream distribution partner; not a direct competitor but central to Inpasa's go-to-market strategy for fuel-grade ethanol.

Emerging players

• Amaggi: Brazil's largest privately-held agricultural producer (soybeans, corn, cotton) and the party that walked away from a R$6.9B joint venture with Inpasa. Comparable as a major Brazilian corn producer and now independent corn ethanol entrant; represents both a competing ethanol player and Inpasa's former JV partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/inpasa.agroindustrial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inpasabrasil

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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