Agropalma

What Agropalma does

Agropalma S.A. is a Brazilian vertically-integrated producer of sustainable palm oil and derivatives, founded in 1982 and headquartered in the state of Pará. The company controls the full value chain from seedling production and 39,000 hectares of cultivated oil palm (on a 107,000-hectare estate of which 60% is preserved forest reserve) through six extraction plants, refining, palm-kernel fractionation, hydrogenation, interesterification, packaging, and — as of November 2025 — biodiesel production using enzyme-based technology. Agropalma is the only company in Brazil performing commercial palm-kernel fractionation and ranks as the world's second-largest certified organic palm oil producer (organic certification held continuously since 2000). Operations span three business units: Tailândia (plantation and crude extraction), Belém (refining, fractionation, packaging, biodiesel, fluvial export terminal), and São Paulo (commercial HQ), with an R&D pilot facility in Limeira that handles customized formulation development including sensory-panel testing.

The company sells to industrial B2B customers across eight identified verticals: bakery and bread products, confectionery (compounds, toppings, candy, Cocoa Butter Substitute), dairy and ice cream, culinary/prepared foods, industrial frying (through the Doratta sub-brand), cosmetics and personal care, oleochemicals, and organic food/cosmetics. Customer pricing is entirely quote-based; Agropalma publishes Fresh Fruit Bunch prices for partner-supplier transparency but no public product pricing. Its supply chain integrates 509 partner producers — 445 family farmers and 64 integrated producers across 16,200 hectares — that supply approximately 28.8% of processed fruits under 25-year guaranteed-purchase contracts; more than R$500 million was paid to these partner farmers over 2015–2024.

Agropalma is privately held and is now part of Colombian conglomerate Grupo Daabon (founded 1914, 5,000+ employees, four-continent presence) following an integration announced on the company's website in 2025. The company holds seven certification stacks (RSPO, FSSC 22000, USDA Organic, Brazilian Organic/CE, Kosher since 1998, Halal since September 2021), is carbon-negative through forest sequestration, and partners with Earthworm Foundation Brasil, Instituto Peabiru, and Conservation International on socio-environmental programmes. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales from São Paulo with 12+ named Brazilian regional representatives and international partners across Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, USA, Canada and Germany.

Name

Agropalma

Legal name

Agropalma S.A.

Website

https://agropalma.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Agropalma is a Brazilian vertically-integrated producer of sustainable palm oil, palm kernel and their refined/fractionated derivatives, serving industrial B2B customers across bakery, confectionery, dairy, frying, cosmetics, oleochemicals and renewable biodiesel. The 1982-vintage company operates 39,000 ha of plantations plus refining in Pará and is privately held by Colombia's Grupo Daabon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Palm Oil and Specialty Fats

NAICS

Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122), Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing (311224)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Palm Oil Milling, Refining & Fractionation (AFAKAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tropical Oils & Fractions (Palm, Palm Kernel, Coconut) (AFAJALAD), Industrial Oil & Wax Crop Farming (Castor, Jojoba, Oil Palm for industrial uses) (AFAGAGAL)

Keywords

• Sustainable palm oil
• Palm kernel oil
• Specialty fats
• Cocoa butter substitutes
• Vegetable oil refining

Headquarters

HQ city

Pará

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Palm oil and derivatives (B2B industrial): Sale of palm oil, palm kernel oil, and their refined and fractional derivatives to industrial customers across multiple sectors including bakery, confectionery, dairy, culinary, industrial frying, cosmetics, and oleochemicals. Products are formulated and customized for each client's specific needs.
2. Customized solutions (R&D co-development): Research and development partnership with clients to create tailored formulations for specific industrial challenges, including pilot-scale sample production and sensory panel evaluation. R&D is conducted at the Limeira unit.
3. Biodiesel production: Re-entry into the biodiesel market with a new plant in Belém, PA with capacity of 36,000 cubic meters per year, initially projected at 19,000 cubic meters annually, targeting the Pará market for B15-B20 blend.
4. Organic and certified products: Organic palm oil production certified since 2000 (2nd largest organic palm oil producer globally), with USDA Organic, CE, and Brazil organic certifications. Includes organic cosmetics raw materials for national and international brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Agropalma produces and sells sustainable palm oil, palm kernel oil, and their refined and fractionated derivatives (including specialty fats, cocoa butter substitutes, and customized formulations) to industrial customers across bakery, confectionery, dairy, culinary, industrial frying, cosmetics, and oleochemical sectors. The company operates an integrated supply chain from its own 39,000 hectares of plantations through extraction, refining, fractionation, and biodiesel production in Brazil, exporting globally via direct B2B sales and a network of commercial representatives.

Product overview

Agropalma is a Brazilian company producing sustainable palm oil solutions with a diversified portfolio organized by industry segment. The core offerings include palm oil, palm kernel oil, and their refined/fractionated derivatives for bakery, confectionery, dairy/ice cream, cooking, industrial frying, cosmetics, and oleochemical industries. Key branded products include Doratta (professional frying line) and Cocoa Butter Substitute (CBS). The company operates through three business units (Tailândia, Belém, São Paulo) and provides both standard product lines and customized R&D solutions. Recent expansion includes a new biodiesel plant using enzyme technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Doratta: Professional frying solution brand for crispy and long-lasting fried foods with excellent resistance to prolonged heating.
• CBS (Cocoa Butter Substitute)

Products and services

• Panificação (Bakery Solutions) Palm oil solutions for industrial bakeries producing breads, cakes, biscuits, pre-mixes, panettones, and doughs. Portfolio described as broad, versatile, and high performance for production lines and final product quality.
• Compounds, Coberturas e Confeitos (Confectionery Solutions) Solutions for compounds, toppings, candy, fillings, chocolates, bonbons, oven-ready products, caramels, and spreads. Features exclusive palm kernel fractionation in Brazil and the Cocoa Butter Substitute (CBS) product.
• Lácteos e Sorvetes (Dairy and Ice Cream Solutions) Fat solutions for ice cream (mass and soft), specialties, milk drinks, cold desserts, and culinary creams. All products free from partially hydrogenated fat, also serving the vegan/plant-based market.
• Culinários (Culinary Solutions) Palm oil and fat solutions for spices, stock cubes, microwave popcorn, aspersion, and sauces. Utilizes hydrogenation, interesterification, and fractionation technologies.
• Frituras Industriais (Industrial Frying Solutions) Frying solutions for industrial food producers, providing high yields, quality, and efficiency. Products developed using palm, soy, and cotton raw materials.
• Doratta (Professional Frying Brand) Professional frying brand offering crispy and long-lasting frying results with excellent resistance to prolonged heating. Marketed as economical, professional, and efficient.
• Cosméticos (Cosmetics Solutions) Organic and customized palm oil solutions for cosmetics and personal care brands. Supplies major national and international cosmetics companies with certified organic products.
• Oleoquímicos (Oleochemicals Solutions) Plant-based raw material formulations for the oleochemical industry. Develops alternatives for companies seeking vegetable-origin inputs in their products and processes.
• Orgânicos (Certified Organic Products)

Quantifiable outcome

• 528% increase in family farmer income (2009–2024)
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Earthworm Foundation BrasilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Earthworm Foundation Brasil provided guidance in developing and selecting methodologies for field operations and technical training for the socioenvironmental team in creating the SOMAR program (implemented in 2023), a social responsibility initiative involving 33 communities in Pará with over 10,000 beneficiaries.
• Conservation International (CI-Brasil)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for biodiversity monitoring and conservation in the Centro de Endemismo de Belém (CEB). CI-Brasil supports comprehensive biodiversity monitoring across Agropalma's 64,000 ha of forest reserves. 18 years of joint monitoring recorded 400+ bird species, 60 mammals, and 40 threatened species. Expansion planned to 24 new areas on partner farms by 2025.
• Instituto PeabirucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBased in Belém/PA with 22 years of operation, Instituto Peabiru's mission is to strengthen social organizations and valorize local sociobiodiversity. In partnership with Peabiru, Agropalma implemented a positive impact agenda in Vila dos Palmares, where most company employees reside. Supports the SOMAR program.
• Instituto de Pesquisas Ecológicas (IPÊ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgropalma supports the Brazilian Tapir Conservation Initiative (INCAB) led by IPÊ, which studies the largest terrestrial mammal in South America in Agropalma's reserves. The tapir is considered vulnerable to extinction and is essential for seed dispersal and biodiversity maintenance.
• PPBio-AmOr (Research Program in Biodiversity of Eastern Amazonia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinated by UFPA and the University of Bristol, this partnership provides logistical support for researchers studying fauna behavior and conservation effects on climate in Agropalma's areas. Agropalma enables researchers' access to protected lands.
• Grupo DaaboncoreOthersGrupo Daabon is a family company founded in 1914 with headquarters in Santa Marta, Colombia. Recognized for integrated operations from field to market, it operates in agriculture, industry, logistics, and real estate with a portfolio including oils, banana, coffee, bioenergy, port services, and transport. With over 5,000 employees and presence on four continents, Daabon has sustainability, traceability, and innovation as strategic pillars. Agropalma is now part of the Grupo Daabon.
• RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil)coreOthersRSPO certification attests that Agropalma's production complies with 7 principles, 42 criteria, and over 180 sustainability indicators developed participatively by different stakeholders. RSPO principles cover commitment to continuous improvement, transparent processes, and environmental, social, and economic aspects of sustainability.
• FSSC 22000coreOthersFSSC 22000 certification attests to Agropalma's commitment to safe food production, guaranteeing integrity, legality, and continuous improvement of activities and products. Based on NBR ISO 22000:2019, NBR ISO/TS 22002-1:2012, and FSSC 22000 version 6.0 additional requirements.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AAK (AarhusKarlshamn): Swedish-Danish specialty oils and fats company producing vegetable-based specialty fats, CBS, and customized solutions for chocolate, dairy, bakery, and personal care. Directly comparable to Agropalma in product mix, end markets, and customization-led B2B model.
• Musim Mas: Singapore-headquartered integrated palm oil major with sustainability focus and downstream specialty fats/oils operations. Directly comparable as a vertically integrated, sustainability-certified palm oil producer serving food, oleochemical, and personal care end markets.
• Fuji Oil Group: Japanese specialty oils and fats producer focusing on palm-based ingredients for chocolate, bakery, and plant-based dairy. Directly comparable to Agropalma's specialty fats and CBS positioning, with similar customization capabilities and global B2B model.

Broad incumbents

• Wilmar International: Asia's largest agribusiness and one of the world's largest palm oil processors with integrated plantations, refineries, and downstream specialty products. Operates much more broadly than Agropalma across multiple oilseeds and geographies, but overlaps in palm oil milling, refining, and oleochemicals.
• Sime Darby Plantation: World's largest palm oil producer by planted area with vertically integrated operations and downstream refining. Broad incumbent in the same category as Agropalma, with significantly larger scale and Malaysian operational base.
• IOI Corporation: Malaysian integrated palm oil producer with plantations, refining, and downstream oleochemical and specialty fats operations. Broad incumbent comparable to Agropalma across the palm oil value chain but at much larger scale.
• Golden Agri-Resources: Indonesian-based, one of the world's largest palm oil producers with vertically integrated operations from plantations to downstream products. Broad incumbent with significantly larger scale than Agropalma and broader product portfolio.
• Bunge Limited: Global agribusiness major involved in oilseed processing (soy, canola, sunflower, palm) with food ingredient and biodiesel operations. Operates across multiple oilseeds and geographies rather than specializing in palm, but overlaps in oils processing and biodiesel.
• Cargill: Global agribusiness giant with palm oil sourcing, refining, and downstream specialty fats/oils operations serving food and personal care. Far broader portfolio than Agropalma but directly comparable in palm-derived food and personal care ingredients.
• Kuala Lumpur Kepong (KLK): Malaysian conglomerate with vertically integrated palm oil operations spanning plantations, refining, and downstream specialty products including KLK OLEO. Broad incumbent in the same value chain as Agropalma, with significantly larger global footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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