What Humintech does

Humintech GmbH is a German biotechnology company headquartered in Grevenbroich that specializes in the research, development, and industrial production of humic matter and humic acids. Founded in 1974, the company has accumulated more than 45 years of applied research experience in humic substances, with proprietary expertise in aquatic fulvic acid and leonardite-based humic acids. The company maintains an in-house R&D operation and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (TÜV SÜD) and REACH compliance for its products.

The company operates three product divisions — Agriculture, Environment, and Industry — supported by a portfolio of over 30 branded products (POWHUMUS, PERLHUMUS, HUMAGRA, HUMIRON, FULVITAL, AMINO POWER, MICROSENSE, HUMODOR, HUMIN-P/HUMIN-S, BioHealth, HUMICRAFT) delivered in granulated, water-soluble, and liquid formulations. These address soil fertility, nutrient uptake, salt stress, erosion control, wastewater treatment, and industrial applications in cement, drilling fluids, paper, and natural pigments. The Agriculture division is the primary commercial focus, serving horticulture, hydroponics, turf, openfield, orchards, vineyards, and seed treatment.

Humintech operates a B2B model with global reach (Germany, Morocco, Egypt, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Canada), using direct sales teams organized by sector, international trade exhibitions (Fruit Logistica, GROWTECH, Saudi Agriculture, New AG International), and multilingual content marketing in English, German, and Spanish. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or public financial information; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Notable credentials include four Top 100 Innovator awards (2015-2017, 2026), Top 100 Top-Employer (2018), and memberships in HPTA, IHSS, and IVA.

Name

Humintech

Legal name

Humintech GmbH

Website

https://humintech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Humintech GmbH is a German biotechnology company that researches, develops, and produces humic acid and fulvic acid products for agriculture, environmental remediation, and industrial applications, serving B2B customers globally through direct sales and distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Biostimulants

NAICS

Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing (325311)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Humic & Fulvic Substances (Humates) (AFABADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Soil Health Activators & Biostimulants (Humates, Amino Acids, Seaweed Extracts) (AFABAKAJ), Soil Amendments & Conditioners (Lime/Gypsum/Humates) (IMAEAEAH)

Keywords

• Humic acid biostimulants
• Soil conditioners
• Leonardite humic acids
• Fulvic acid production
• Agricultural biostimulants

Headquarters

HQ city

Grevenbroich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Products: Sale of humic acid-based biostimulants and soil conditioners for agricultural applications including horticulture, hydroponics, turf, openfield, orchards, vineyards, and seed treatment.
2. Environment Products: Sale of products for environmental applications including erosion control, excess salination, soil decontamination, waste disposal, and wastewater treatment.
3. Industrial Products: Sale of humic acid products for industrial applications including cement, concrete, drilling fluids, paper, cardboard, natural pigments, and wastewater treatment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Humintech researches, develops, and industrially produces humic matter and humic acid-based products derived from leonardite and aquatic fulvic acid. Its portfolio covers agricultural biostimulants and soil conditioners (granulated, water-soluble, and liquid formulations for foliar, soil, and seed treatment), environmental products for erosion control, soil decontamination, and wastewater treatment, and industrial humates for cement, concrete, drilling fluids, paper, cardboard, and natural pigments.

Product overview

Humintech is a German biotech company specializing in the research, development, and production of humic matter and humic acids derived from leonardite. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized across three main divisions: Agriculture, Environment, and Industry. The Agriculture division includes over 30 products across three formulations (granulated, water-soluble, and liquid) featuring the core brands POWHUMUS, HUMAGRA, HUMIRON, FULVITAL, AMINO POWER, LIQHUMUS, BLACKPOWER, FULVAGRA, HUMICRAFT, HUMINSEED, and the MICROSENSE micronutrient line. The Environment division offers HUMODOR branded products for erosion control, soil decontamination, wastewater treatment, and bioremediation. The Industry division provides HUMIN-P and HUMIN-S product lines for cement, concrete, drilling fluids, paper, cardboard, and natural pigment applications. The products serve diverse sectors including agriculture, pharmaceutical, construction, water purification, and ecological remediation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PERLHUMUS Granules Granulated leonardite-based humic acid product for soil application in agriculture.
• POWHUMUS WSG 85 Water-soluble humic acid product (85%) for foliar, soil, and seed treatment applications in agriculture.
• HUMAGRA NPK 6-0-10 + HUMIC ACIDS Water-soluble NPK fertilizer (6-0-10) enriched with humic acids for agricultural use.
• HUMAGRA NPK 10-0-3 + HUMIC ACIDS Liquid NPK fertilizer (10-0-3) enriched with humic acids for agricultural application.
• HUMIRON Fe WSP Water-soluble iron humate for correcting iron deficiencies in plants.
• HUMIRON Mix WSP Water-soluble multi-micronutrient humate blend for plant nutrition.
• BioHealth TH WSG Water-soluble biostimulant combining humic substances with plant health benefits.
• BioHealth BS WSG Water-soluble biostimulant for soil and plant health applications.
• BioHealth TH BS WSG Combined biostimulant product with humic acids for comprehensive plant health.
• FULVITAL WSP 80 Water-soluble fulvic acid product (80% concentration) for agricultural application.
• FULVITAL Plus WSP Enhanced water-soluble fulvic acid product for plant nutrition.
• AMINO POWER WSP Water-soluble amino acid-based biostimulant for plant growth promotion.
• LIQHUMUS Liquid 18 Liquid humic acid product (18% concentration) for agricultural applications.
• BLACKPOWER Liquid Concentrated liquid humic acid product for soil application.
• HS-300BIO BASIC Liquid biostimulant based on humic substances for agricultural use.
• FULVAGRA Liquid 25 Liquid fulvic acid product (25% concentration) for agricultural application.
• HUMICRAFT Liquid Liquid humic acid product formulated as a stress reliever for plants.
• HUMIRON Fe Liquid Liquid iron humate for correcting iron deficiencies in crops.
• HUMINSEED Liquid Liquid product for seed treatment application to enhance germination and early growth.
• FULVITAL Plus Liquid Enhanced liquid fulvic acid product for plant nutrition.
• AMINO POWER Plus Liquid Enhanced liquid amino acid-based biostimulant.
• AMINO POWER Liquid 50 Liquid amino acid product with 50% concentration for plant growth promotion.
• MICROSENSE Swift Liquid micronutrient product for rapid plant uptake.
• MICROSENSE Bloom Liquid micronutrient formulation designed for flowering-stage support.
• MICROSENSE Ca & B Liquid calcium and boron micronutrient product.
• MICROSENSE Root Liquid micronutrient formulation for root development support.
• MICROSENSE Prime Premium liquid micronutrient product for comprehensive plant nutrition.
• HUMODOR WSG Micro Granule Micro-granulated humic product for environmental applications including erosion control and soil remediation.
• HUMODOR WSP Water-soluble humic product for environmental remediation applications.
• HUMIN-P 775 Water-soluble potassium humate for industrial and environmental applications.
• HUMIN-S 775 Water-soluble sodium humate for industrial and environmental applications.
• HUMODOR Liquid 18 Liquid humic product (18% concentration) for environmental applications.
• HUMIN-P 118 Liquid potassium humate for environmental and industrial applications.
• HUMIN-S 118 Liquid sodium humate for environmental and industrial applications.
• HUMIN-P 775 (Industrial) Water-soluble potassium humate for industrial applications including cement, concrete, drilling fluids, and paper.
• HUMIN-S 775 (Industrial) Water-soluble sodium humate for industrial processing applications.
• HUMIN-P 118 (Industrial) Liquid potassium humate for industrial applications.
• HUMIN-S 118 (Industrial) Liquid sodium humate for industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significantly increased yields per plant and average potato size in Egyptian trials with POWHUMUS preparation
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Humic Products Trade Association (HPTA)minorOthersMember of the Humic Products Trade Association, established 2010. HPTA is an international trade association for the humic products industry.
• International Humic Substances Society (IHSS)minorOthersMember of IHSS, the International Humic Substances Society which promotes research and knowledge about humic substances.
• IVA (Industrieverband Agrar)minorOthersMember of IVA (German Agricultural Industry Association), the industry association for agricultural inputs in Germany.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCa2bd4U88XB9RPFaLVoy5kQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/humintech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/humintech-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/humintech
• Xx.com/humintechgmbh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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