Agrivalor

What Agrivalor does

Agrivalor is a French SARL founded in 2000 and headquartered in Hirsingue, Alsace, that operates in organic waste valorization. The company runs 6 composting platforms, 1 methanization site, and 2 biowaste deconditioning sites, processing organic waste from households, businesses, and municipalities into compost, soil amendments, and renewable energy via the AGRIVALOR ENERGIE subsidiary. It also distributes finished products to end users through 4 physical retail points of sale (Bergheim, Hirsingue, Sainte Croix en Plaine, Wittenheim) and an online boutique, serving Particuliers (individuals), Professionnels (professionals), and Collectivités (municipalities). The company employs approximately 80 staff plus 6 farmer-associates and holds ECOCERT certification for its organic-waste activities.

Agrivalor's business model combines B2B waste-management services (tipping fees and collection contracts with professionals and collectivités) with B2C/D2C retail of compost and soil products through its garden-center-style outlets and e-commerce site. The methanization operation, housed in AGRIVALOR ENERGIE, generates additional revenue from biogas/energy output, providing a secondary monetization stream on top of waste-processing fees and product sales. The farmer-associate structure and embedded role in national federations — Agrivalor founded the Association des Agriculteurs Méthaniseurs de France (250+ members) in 2010 and belongs to Agriculteurs Composteurs de France (45 farmers) — anchor its supply base and policy influence.

Operationally, the company is a regional mid-cap waste valorization platform in eastern France with a 25-year track record, multi-site infrastructure, and a vertically integrated model spanning waste collection through to branded retail sale of soil products and energy. The platform is built on licensed industrial sites (composting platforms, methanization reactors, deconditioning lines) and physical retail distribution, with ECOCERT organic certification as a key quality credential. Data on revenue, customer-level concentration, and pricing was not disclosed in the input.

Name

Agrivalor

Legal name

AGRIVALOR SARL

Website

https://agrivalor.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Agrivalor is a French organic-waste valorization company founded in 2000 and based in Hirsingue, Alsace, operating composting platforms, a methanization site, biowaste deconditioning sites, and four retail outlets serving households, professionals, and municipalities with compost, soil products, and renewable energy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Waste Management & Composting

NAICS

Compost Manufacturing (325315), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Solid Waste Collection (562111), Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Retailers (4442)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200), Sanitary Services (4950), Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Organics Collection & Processing (Composting/Anaerobic Digestion) (IMAIAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yard Waste, Land Clearing & Green Waste Processing (Mulch/Compost Feedstock) (BPALAEAG), Compost Product Distribution, Retail & Landscape Supply (Bulk/Bagged) (BPALAEAI), Organics & Composting Programs (Food Waste, Green Waste) (BPABALAC), Residential Curbside Organics Programs (Municipal/Franchise) (BPALAEAF), Digestate & Compost Product Processing, Marketing & Distribution (Soil Amendments, Mulch) (EUAIAEAE)

Keywords

• Organic waste recycling
• Green waste composting
• Biogas methanization services
• Landscaping mulch products
• Soil amendments

Headquarters

HQ city

Hirsingue

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of compost, amendments, organic mulches, mineral mulches, wood energy, and landscaping products (borders, fences, geotextiles) to individuals, professionals, and local authorities. Products sold per cubic meter, tonne, or unit with delivery available.
2. Collection Services: Collection and reception of green waste from local authorities, landscaping companies, and individuals. Biodéchets collection from municipalities for methanization processing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Agrivalor valorizes organic waste by collecting green waste and biodéchets from Alsatian municipalities, landscaping firms, and individuals, then processing it through six composting platforms, one methanization unit, and two biowaste-deconditioning sites. It sells the resulting composts, soil amendments, organic and mineral mulches, decorative stones, geotextiles, and landscaping borders directly through four retail points of sale plus an online boutique, and offers professional services including biodéchets processing and wood-energy biomass supply.

Product overview

Agrivalor is an organic waste valorization company serving Alsace, France, offering a comprehensive portfolio of composting, mulching, soil amendment, and landscaping products and services. The company operates through a network of 6 composting platforms, 1 methanization site, and 2 biodéchet deconditioning sites, with approximately 80 employees across 4 retail locations. The core product portfolio consists of: (1) Terres & Compost (soils and composts) including green waste compost, horse manure compost, amended soil, heather soil, and green roof substrates; (2) Paillage végétal (organic mulch) including forest mulch, hardwood mulch, alder mulch, calibrated/uncalibrated/premium conifer bark, colored mulch, Natura kids cushioning surface, and miscanthus; (3) Paillage minéral (mineral mulch) including pozzolana, granite, black marble, slate, white limestone, crushed gravel, veined gray limestone, Rosso Verona marble, and decorative rock; (4) Aménagement paysager (landscape structures) including tree surrounds, Corten/epoxy/galvanized steel edgings, Bord'Flex flexible edgings, corner brackets, oak sleepers, chestnut ganivelle fences, stakes, root barriers, and junction kits; and (5) Toiles de paillage (mulch fabrics) including Agrolys, Agrospun, and Agromat woven geotextiles plus staples. The company also offers services including green waste collection, anaerobic digestion/méthanisation, and agricultural products for professionals. Some products carry ECOCERT organic farming certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Compost de déchets verts (Green-waste compost) ECOCERT-certified organic compost from green waste, used to improve soil structure, water retention, and nutrient availability, certified for organic agriculture per EU regulations 2018/848 & 2021/1165.
• Compost de fumier de cheval (Horse-manure compost) Organic fertilizer and soil regenerator made from horse manure, certified for organic agriculture.
• Terre amendée (Amended topsoil) Ready-to-use substrate of 70% quality topsoil and 30% green-waste compost, for planting, lawn seeding, and landscaping.
• Véritable terre de bruyère (Heather soil) 100% natural acidophilic plant substrate for rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias.
• Substrat toiture végétalisée (Green-roof substrate) Ready-to-use substrate for extensive rooftop plantings, composed of volcanic stones and organic compost.
• Paillage forestier (Forest mulch) Forest mulch (calibre 15/40 mm) for ornamental use in tree, shrub, and flowerbed plantings.
• Paillage de feuillus (Hardwood mulch) Hardwood wood-chip mulch from oak, beech, or hornbeam, 100% natural product that does not affect soil pH.
• Paillage d'aulne (Alder mulch) Alder wood-chip mulch with luminous red-orange color, ideal for decorative planting of trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
• Écorces de résineux calibrées (Calibrated conifer bark) Calibrated conifer bark mulch (calibre 15/40 mm), natural ornamental product that reduces weeds, evaporation, and temperature variations.
• Écorces de résineux broyées (Crushed conifer bark) Crushed uncalibrated conifer bark (0/40 mm) that preserves soil moisture and limits watering.
• Écorces de résineux premium (Premium conifer bark) Premium calibrated conifer bark (calibre 10/35 mm), sifted and blown to remove unwanted parts, ideal for ornamental flower beds and tree/shrub plantings.
• Paillage coloré rouge (Red-colored mulch) Decorative red-colored mulch with natural mineral colorant resistant to UV and weathering.
• Natura kids (Children's play-area cushioning) Cushioning soil surface (calibre 5/15 mm) made from 100% beech wood chips, certified according to EN 1177 standard for critical fall height in children's play areas.
• Miscanthus (Miscanthus mulch) Miscanthus mulch with neutral pH that limits soil erosion, retains moisture, and provides natural weed control and slug protection.
• Pouzzolane (Pozzolana) 100% natural volcanic rock with alveolar structure that retains water for better plant water availability, incombustible and rot-proof.
• Granit (Granite) Very hard granite rock ensuring long lifespan, maintenance-free, ideal for indoor and outdoor garden design.
• Noir ébène (Black marble mulch) Crushed black marble mulch (calibre 22/28 mm) for decorating and protecting soil at base of trees, shrubs, and perennials.
• Ardoise de Trélazé (Trélazé slate) Crushed slate from Trélazé, used for mulching and floor decoration, very long-lasting and economical.
• Calcaire blanc (White limestone) White limestone similar to marble with high density, elegant appearance with beige color tones (calibre 6/10 mm).
• Gravillon concassé (Crushed silico-calcareous gravel) Silico-calcareous crushed gravel (calibre 2/5 mm), non-frost-sensitive, for laying beds under paving stones.
• Gris veiné blanc (White veined gray stone) White veined gray crushed limestone (calibre 32/63 mm) for various decorative uses around houses, garden paths, and shrub bases.
• Rosso Verona (Verona red marble) Italian marble with coral red to pink color, durable and aesthetic solution for embellishing and protecting outdoor spaces.
• Rocaille décorative (Decorative landscape rock) Decorative landscape blocks for natural-looking amenities, allows creative landscape designs with volume and visual interest.
• Dalle de schiste (Slate slabs) Slate slabs for modern and structured outdoor ambiance, usable as flooring or step stones, or vertically for creating partitions.
• Pas japonais (Japanese stepping stones) Round-cut natural slate stepping stones for creating aesthetic and modern walkways, 100% natural material requiring no maintenance.
• Galet de quartz Ocre (Ochre quartz pebbles) Natural quartz pebbles for landscaping, adding volume to projects and dressing large trees and shrubs, with southern ambiance.
• Menhir et Menhirette (Slate monoliths) Unique slate monoliths that bring character and singular identity to outdoor spaces, available in various shapes and sizes.
• Bloc d'aménagement gris veiné blanc (White veined gray landscape blocks) Gray veined white landscape blocks in small and large sizes for harmonious landscape realizations.
• Piquet ardoise (Slate posts) Natural slate posts in modern graphical style, can be installed horizontally or vertically, made of schist, gray color.
• Traverses en chêne (Oak railway sleepers) Oak railway sleepers for garden construction and landscaping projects.
• Ganivelle – clôture en châtaignier (Chestnut wood fence panels) Chestnut wood fence panels, natural fencing solution for garden boundaries.
• Piquet pour ganivelle (Fence stakes) Round chestnut wood stakes with points used to support ganivelle fences, available in heights 1m to 2m.
• Entourages d'arbres acier galvanisé (Galvanized steel tree surrounds) Galvanized steel tree surrounds that limit weed proliferation, reduce maintenance costs, and form water retention basins.
• Volige Corten (Corten steel border strips) Self-patinating Corten steel border strips with anti-cut fold, weather-resistant, used for creating lawn edges and pathways.
• Volige Epoxy gris anthracite (Anthracite gray epoxy border strips) Epoxy painted steel border strips in anthracite gray (RAL 7016), with non-sharp edges for safety in public places.
• Volige acier galvanisé (Galvanized steel border strips) Galvanized steel border strips for garden and landscape edging applications.
• Volige Bord'Flex en acier galvanisé (Flexible galvanized steel border) Flexible galvanized steel border strips that allow creating harmonious curves with bolt and captive nut junction system.
• Angles pour bordures (Corner brackets) Flat angle brackets for creating and improving lawn edges, driveways, paths, playgrounds, and terraces in various materials (Corten, epoxy, galvanized steel).
• Georoot (Root barrier geomembrane) High-density polyethylene root barrier geomembrane for protecting infrastructure from root damage, 100% waterproof, anti-rhizome (bamboo).
• Kit de jonction pour géoroot (Junction kit for root barriers) Galvanized steel junction kit for root barriers and rhizome barriers, ensures quick, efficient, and durable junction.
• Toiles Agrolys (Agrolys woven fabric) Woven polypropylene fabric with anti-UV treatment, permeable to water and air, tear and trampling resistant.
• Toiles Agrospun (Agrospun geotextile) Non-woven monofilament geotextile 100% polypropylene, UV-resistant, multi-purpose for plantation mulching and separation.
• Toiles Agromat (Agromat agrotextile) Woven agrotextile that blocks weed proliferation, protects plants and soil from erosion, preserves soil moisture, and limits herbicide use.
• Agrafes pour toiles de paillage (Mulch-fabric staples) Pack of 100 staples (20x20x20 cm, 4mm diameter) for securing mulch fabrics to the ground.
• Service – Collecte et réception de déchets verts (Green-waste collection and reception) Collection and reception of green waste from local authorities, landscaping companies, agricultural businesses, and individuals, followed by treatment through Agrivalor's composting platforms.
• Service – Méthanisation / Biodéchets (Methanization and biowaste processing) Anaerobic digestion (methanization) of agricultural, territorial, and professional biodéchets, producing biogas for cogenerated electricity and heat or grid injection, plus digestat as a fertilizer byproduct.
• Service – Bois énergie (Wood-energy biomass) Production and supply of wood-energy biomass for professional heating and energy use.
• Service – Livraison (Delivery) Direct delivery of bulk products using van, truck, or crane truck for big-bag handling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production of renewable biogas replacing chemical fertilizers with digestat

Named customers4 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association des Agriculteurs Méthaniseurs de FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010AGRIVALOR initiated the creation of this association in 2010. It now has over 250 members who are independent farmers committed to energy transition. The association promotes methanization benefits brought by farmers in France.
• Agriculteurs Composteurs de France (ACF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGRIVALOR is part of a network of 5 farmers committed to sustainable development. The association includes 45 farmers engaged in composting to produce quality compost for soil nutrition. ACF stands for Agriculteurs (Farmers), Composteurs (Composters), and Famille (Family).
• Parc Expo MulhouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing partnership providing landscaping products for the annual Folie'Flore exhibition, the 21st edition of which took place in October 2021.
• Folie'FloreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgrivalor supplies products for floral show installations, helping showcase their product range to large public audiences.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Evergaz: Independent French operator specializing in anaerobic digestion (methanization) projects across France, including agricultural and territorial biodéchets units. Directly comparable to Agrivalor's Ribeauvillé methanization business and adjacent composting activities.
• Bionerval (formerly Albiom/Suez unit): French methanization and biowaste recovery operator running multiple anaerobic digestion units for territorial and agricultural biodéchets. Direct overlap with Agrivalor's biodéchets collection and methanization services.
• Frayssinet (De Sangosse group): French manufacturer of organic soil amendments, fertilizers, and compost-based products for agriculture and landscaping. Comparable to Agrivalor's professional amendment/compost line targeting viticulture, maraîchage, and agriculture customers.
• Angibaud (SEDAP): French specialist in organic fertilizers and soil amendments derived from animal and plant by-products, serving agriculture and viticulture. Comparable to Agrivalor's organic amendment portfolio and ECOCERT-certified professional offering.

Broad incumbents

• Botanic: French garden center chain specializing in organic and ecological gardening products, including compost and mulches. Comparable to Agrivalor's organic/eco-positioned retail segment targeting individuals, though at national retail scale.
• Gamm Vert: French agricultural cooperative garden supply retailer with hundreds of outlets selling compost, mulches, and landscaping products. Comparable as a regional/national competitor for Agrivalor's retail mulches and amendments, though without the composting/methanization platform.
• Truffaut: National French garden center chain selling compost, mulches, soil amendments, and landscaping products to individuals. Comparable to Agrivalor's Particuliers retail segment via 4 points of sale, but at national scale and without the upstream collection/methanization integration.
• Veolia Recycling & Recovery France: Veolia's French recycling and recovery arm operates composting platforms, biodéchets collection, and biogas units nationally. Overlaps with Agrivalor on green waste, biowaste collection, and methanization, but with substantially larger capex and national municipal contracts.
• Suez Recyclage et Valorisation France: Global waste management and water operator with significant organic waste recovery, composting, and methanization activities in France. Comparable as a larger incumbent offering overlapping organics and biogas services, but operating at national/international scale rather than Agrivalor's regional Alsace focus.

Others

• Compost'In / Réseau Compost Plus France members: Network of French municipal and private composting platforms (e.g., Compost'In, Compost Plus affiliates). Comparable as ecosystem peers and potential partners for cross-platform biodéchets sourcing, though most are municipal/non-profit rather than direct commercial competitors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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