What Ecuaquimica does

Ecuaquimica is a privately held Ecuadorian import, distribution, and commercialization company headquartered in Guayaquil that has operated continuously since 1865. The company is organized into three divisions: División Agro (agricultural inputs including fertilizers, crop protection chemicals, biological inoculants, and seeds), Salud Animal (animal health and nutrition products for livestock and pets), and Salud Humana (human pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, wound-care products, infant nutrition, and dietary supplements). It serves Ecuadorian agricultural producers (banana, cacao, rice, and corn cultivators), livestock farmers, pet owners, pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare consumers through a multi-branch distribution network, direct phone sales, WhatsApp ordering, and an e-commerce platform at ecuaquimica.com.ec.

The company maintains a portfolio of more than 80 individual products spanning fertilizers, biological inoculants, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, bio-stimulants, coadjuvants, seeds, veterinary pharmaceuticals, wound-care supplies, and infant formulas. Core technical differentiation sits in proprietary formulation technologies: RADICAL PAC soil conditioning (pH regulation and micronutrient enhancement), ACTIVE nitrogen stabilization (preventing volatilization, denitrification, and leaching), and an exclusive alkaline extraction process for Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed branded as Alga-Plex. Ecuaquimica markets these proprietary lines (SOLI, SOLEI EQ) alongside third-party brands from international suppliers including Corteva, Elanco, MSD Animal Health, Farmagro, Ourofino, Biostadt, and Barenbrug.

The business model is sales-led distribution with quote-based pricing — no pricing is publicly disclosed and customers must contact the company directly via phone (+593 4 5505040) or WhatsApp (+593 939576213) for quotations. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales across the three divisions rather than subscription or licensing arrangements. Ecuaquimica employs 501–1,000 people, operates from its Guayaquil headquarters with multiple branch locations (sucursales) across Ecuador, and positions itself under the brand "La mano amiga del Ecuador" targeting agricultural producers, animal health stakeholders, and human health consumers.

Name

Ecuaquimica

Legal name

Ecuaquimica

Website

https://ecuaquimica.com.ec

Company type

Private

Founded year

1865

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Ecuaquimica is a privately held Ecuadorian importer and distributor of agricultural inputs, animal health products, and human pharmaceuticals serving farmers, veterinarians, pharmacies, and healthcare consumers through three divisions (Agro, Salud Animal, Salud Humana) from its Guayaquil headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Chemicals Distribution

NAICS

Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42491), Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock & Pasture Supply Retail (Feed Supplements, Animal Health Inputs) (AFABAJAJ)

Keywords

• Agricultural input distribution
• Crop protection products
• Animal health pharmaceuticals
• Veterinary nutrition products
• Pharmaceutical distribution Ecuador

Headquarters

HQ city

Guayaquil

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Products Distribution: Import, development, and commercialization of agricultural products including fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and biological crop protection products for Ecuadorian agriculture.
2. Animal Health Products Distribution: Distribution of animal health and nutrition products including veterinary pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, and health products for livestock and companion animals.
3. Human Health Products Distribution: Commercialization of pharmaceutical products, medical supplies, infant nutrition formulas, and health supplements for human health in Ecuador.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ecuaquimica imports, develops, distributes, and commercializes agricultural inputs (fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, biological inoculants, bio-stimulants, coadjuvants, and seeds), animal health products (veterinary pharmaceuticals, parasiticides, nutritional supplements for livestock and pets), and human health products (pharmaceuticals, infant nutrition formulas, medical supplies, and dietary supplements) across Ecuador. The company operates three divisions — Agro, Animal Health (Salud Animal), and Human Health (Salud Humana) — serving as an importer and distributor for international brands alongside proprietary formulations.

Product overview

Ecuaquimica is an Ecuadorian agrochemical and pharmaceutical distribution company operating three main divisions: Agro (agricultural inputs), Animal Health, and Human Health. The Agro division is the most extensive, offering fertilizers (SOLI, SOLEI EQ series), biological inoculants (INMORTAL, AMIGABLE, DAMOCLES), fungicides (KOCIDE, DACONIL, FUCOSIN, ATAJO, REFLECT, BURST), herbicides (WINQUAT, GUADAÑA, MATA FIN), insecticides (TRYCLAN, MATCH, Engeo, BALA 55), bio-stimulants (Alga-Plex, NEÓN, CYTOKIN, ALGA VITA), coadjuvants (MIST CONTROL, FITTEX, FIJAFIX), and seeds (El Poderoso AGRI 430 corn seed). The Animal Health division provides veterinary products including CHURU VET nutritional supplements, antiparasitics, and pharmaceuticals. The Human Health division distributes pharmaceuticals (MUXOL, ANTIAX), infant nutrition (BEBELAC GOLD, NUTRILON, NEOCATE), medical supplies (LEUKOPLAST, LEUKOPOR, FIXOMULL, CUTIMED), and supplements (FEMARELLE, COMPLAN). The product portfolio is organized around three core divisions with specialized sub-brands and formulations for different crops, animals, and human health applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• SOLI K Granular soluble potassium fertilizer containing 54% K2O with magnesium, sulfur, zinc, and seaweed extract for fruit filling and transpiration processes. For agricultural producers.
• SOLI TEC Dual-application balanced N-P-K-S-Zn-B fertilizer with seaweed for optimal crop establishment of aerial and root systems. For agricultural producers.
• SOLI PLEX Dual-application fertilizer with macro and micronutrients, seaweed-coated technology, and soil conditioning properties for growth, flowering, and fruit development. For agricultural producers.
• SOLI PHOS Granular soluble fertilizer with 24% phosphorus for early crop stages promoting root development, with nitrogen, potassium, sulfur, and seaweed extract. For agricultural producers.
• SOLI NITRO Chemical nitrogen fertilizer with ammonium nitrogen source containing nitrification inhibitors to prevent leaching and volatilization losses. For agricultural producers.
• SOLEI EQ START Fertilizer with ACTIVE stabilized nitrogen technology and RADICAL PAC for crop establishment, containing N-P-K-S-Ca-Mg. For agricultural producers.
• SOLEI EQ YIELDMASTER Production-stage fertilizer with RADICAL PAC technology containing nitrogen, potassium, sulfur, calcium, and magnesium for vegetative growth and fruit thickening. For agricultural producers.
• SOLEI EQ BALANCE Multi-stage fertilizer with RADICAL PAC technology for balanced nutrition across all crops with phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, calcium, and magnesium. For agricultural producers.
• SOLEI EQ NITRO-S Nitrogen fertilizer with ACTIVE technology and RADICAL PAC for vegetative development with 35% nitrogen, sulfur, calcium, and magnesium. For agricultural producers.
• SOLEI EQ BANANO Complete banana fertilizer formula with ACTIVE and RADICAL PAC technologies providing P-K-S-Ca-Mg-Zn-B. For banana producers.
• ZELSIUS XFA Organo-mineral NK fertilizer (3.5-22.4) with chelated iron, manganese, and zinc using FeHBED, Mn-EDTA, and Zn-EDTA for stable soil micronutrient delivery. For agricultural producers.
• INMORTAL Biological inoculant based on Trichoderma spp. for plant growth promotion, root bio-stimulation, yield increase, and seedling/seed growth promotion. For agricultural producers.
• AMIGABLE Biological inoculant based on Paecilomyces spp. functioning as pathogen resistance inducer, growth promoter, and yield enhancer. For agricultural producers.
• DAMOCLES Biological inoculant based on Bacillus thuringiensis with growth regulator stimulation, phosphorus solubilization, nitrogen fixation, and plant growth promotion. For agricultural producers.
• KOCIDE Contact fungicide with copper hydroxide (538 g/kg) in water-dispersible granules for preventive disease control by inactivating fungal enzymes and coenzymes. For agricultural producers.
• DACONIL Broad-spectrum protectant fungicide with chlorothalonil (720 g/L) in suspension concentrate with Weather Stik technology for extended plant surface adhesion. For agricultural producers.
• REFLECT Novel SHDI pyrazole carboxamide fungicide with double binding technology for preventive, curative, and anti-sporulant action against Black Sigatoka in bananas. For banana producers.
• ATAJO Fungicide mixture of strobilurin and triazole (pyraclostrobin + epoxiconazole) for controlling anthracnose in tree tomato, black sigatoka in banana, and black cob in cacao. For agricultural producers.
• Alga-Plex Liquid bio-stimulant made from Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed with exclusive alkaline extraction process, containing alginic acid, organic acids, betaines, fucoidans, and bioactive compounds. For agricultural producers.
• NEÓN Enzymatic hydrolyzed protein formulation with high free amino acid concentration, organic nitrogen, and L-α-amino acids that activates plant defense physiological processes. For agricultural producers.
• SOPLETE Post-emergent contact non-selective herbicide (diquat 200 g/L) that alters photosynthesis and desiccates plants by producing cellular structure collapse. For agricultural producers.
• GUADAÑA Systemic contact herbicide containing glyphosate (480 g/L isopropylamine salt) with EPSP synthase inhibition mechanism for post-emergent weed control. For agricultural producers.
• MATA FIN Non-selective systemic herbicide absorbed through foliage with rapid translocation throughout the plant, containing glyphosate as active ingredient. For agricultural producers.
• Engeo Broad-spectrum insecticide controlling chewing, sucking, and scraping insects with micro-encapsulated lambda-cyhalothrin combined with thiamethoxam in suspension concentrate. For agricultural producers.
• MATCH 50 EC Chitin synthesis inhibitor insecticide with lufenuron (50 g/L) acting by ingestion on larvae of all ages with prolonged action. For agricultural producers.
• WAYFOLD Botanical insecticide based on Sophora flavescens extract (matrine) that acts on insect pest nervous systems causing respiratory inhibition and movement imbalance. For agricultural producers.
• El Poderoso AGRI 430 Hybrid corn seed with excellent quality and yield, large grain size, disease tolerance, plant height 2.50-2.60 m, 20-22 rows per ear, 115-120 day cycle. For agricultural producers.
• CERDO PREDESTETE ETAPA 1 NUTRIL Pre-weaning piglet nutrition product for stage 1. For livestock producers and veterinarians.
• CHURU VET Veterinary nutrition supplement brand including DIET, SKIN & COAT, KITTEN, and NOURISH variants for cats. For pet owners and veterinarians.
• PASTILLA ANTIPARASITARIA CIDAR Internal and external antiparasitic tablet for animals. For pet owners, livestock producers, and veterinarians.
• REPEXXIN COLLAR ANTIPARASITARIO Antiparasitic collar for animal parasite control. For pet owners.
• MUXOL Cough syrup containing ambroxol, a mucolytic agent facilitating phlegm expulsion, available in pediatric (15mg/5ml) and adult (30mg/5ml) formulations. For pharmacies, healthcare providers, and consumers.
• BEBELAC GOLD Infant formula brand including GOLD 1 (0-6 months), GOLD 2, and GOLD 3 with Nutriprecisa formula combining prebiotics, iron, LCPs, calcium, and vitamin D. For parents, pharmacies, and retailers.
• NUTRILON Infant formula brand including PREMIUM + 1/2/3, PREMIUM + PEPTI JUNIOR/SYNEO for cow's milk protein allergy, PREMIUM + COMFORT OMNEO, SOYA, and PROEXPERT S/LACTOSA variants. For parents, pharmacies, and retailers.
• FEMARELLE Natural supplement for post-menopause symptom relief available in RECHARGE and UNSTOPPABLE formulations. For pharmacies and consumers.
• COMPLAN Complete balanced food with 25 vitamins and minerals available in chocolate and vanilla flavors for adult nutritional supplementation. For pharmacies and consumers.
• LEUKOPLAST Wound care brand including elastic mixed dressings, standard red skin-colored dressings, transparent dressings, and ocular patches in various sizes. For pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics.
• FIXOMULL Adhesive bandage/gauze brand including Stretch (5/10/15 cm x 10M) and Transparent (10/15 cm x 10M) variants for dressing fixation. For pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics.
• ANTIAX Antacid and anti-flatulent product available in tablet (60 units) and suspension (180 ml) forms. For pharmacies and consumers.
• HERMESETAS Saccharin-based sweetener product in 300 and 1200 tablet formats. For pharmacies, retailers, and consumers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Various International Agricultural and Pharmaceutical SuppliersminorOthersEcuaquimica works with multiple international suppliers of agricultural inputs and pharmaceutical products. From product listings, identified suppliers include: Corteva, Elanco, MSD Animal Health, Farmagro, Ourofino, Biostadt, Barenbrug, and many others providing agrochemical, seed, animal health, and pharmaceutical products for distribution in Ecuador.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Zoetis: World's largest animal health company, with livestock and companion-animal pharmaceuticals and diagnostics that overlap Ecuaquimica's Animal Health distribution offering (parasiticides, joint-health, nutrition).
• Yara International: Global fertilizer manufacturer-distributor with significant Latin American operations through YaraVita specialty products and crop nutrition programs. Yara is comparable to Ecuaquimica in the crop-nutrition/specialty fertilizer layer, particularly products such as the SOLI potassium and SOLEI EQ lines.
• Syngenta: Global crop-protection and seed major with broad portfolios in fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides — categories in which Ecuaquimica distributes competing lines. Syngenta is a relevant incumbent competitor across Ecuaquimica's core Agro catalog.
• Elanco Animal Health: Global animal health leader and one of Ecuaquimica's identified supplier partners. Elanco's parasiticide, vaccine, and companion-animal nutrition portfolios directly compete with Ecuaquimica's Salud Animal lines such as CIDAR, REPEXXIN, and CHURU VET.
• UPL Limited: Indian-headquartered global agrochemical company with leading biological and conventional crop solutions and extensive LATAM distribution. UPL competes head-on in fungicides, insecticides, and bio-solutions carried by Ecuaquimica.
• Corteva Agriscience: Global seed and crop protection major, listed explicitly among Ecuaquimica's supplier partners. Comparable both as a competitor (across categories like RELEX-type SHDI fungicides, herbicides, and seeds) and as a counterparty in Ecuaquimica's distribution economics.
• ADAMA: Global off-patent crop protection manufacturer with strong presence across Latin America in herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides. ADAMA directly overlaps with much of Ecuaquimica's third-party distribution catalog.

Direct peers

• Nutrien Ag Solutions: The world's largest agricultural retailer and distributor of crop inputs, fertilizers, and crop protection products with deep Latin American presence. Nutrien Ag Solutions competes with Ecuaquimica in the multi-country, multi-product agrochemical and fertilizer distribution model that anchors Ecuaquimica's Agro division.
• Helena Agri-Enterprises: U.S.-headquartered distributor of crop protection, fertilizers, and specialty ag inputs with a multi-product portfolio model broadly analogous to Ecuaquimica's imported-brand-and-proprietary-line distribution strategy.
• Rovensa: Iberian-origin specialist in agricultural biocontrol, biostimulants, and specialty crop nutrition with strong Latin American distribution footprint. Highly comparable to Ecuaquimica's biological and biostimulant portfolio (Alga-Plex, Alga Vita, ALGASOIL, NEÓN, CibuSil Max, INMORTAL, AMIGABLE).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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