Plymag

What Plymag does

Plymag, legally PLYMAG, S.L., is a Spanish specialty manufacturer of agricultural biostimulants, bionutrients, soil conditioners, micronutrients, and crop-protection products, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Pego, Alicante. The company produces its own plant- and seaweed-based extracts (notably Ascophyllum nodosum and Ecklonia maxima) at an in-house extraction facility supported by a specialized laboratory capable of processing more than 100 samples per week, giving it vertical control over formulation, quality, and cost for inputs such as the SM6 (Ascophyllum extract with 2,000 ppm-equivalent cytokinetic activity), Ecklomar (proprietary Ecklonia maxima biostimulant with 24 ppm natural auxins), Plysetum (Equisetum-based fungicide compliant with European pharmacopoeia), and Betapro Maxlina (stress-resistance formulation combining seaweed extract with glycine betaine and proline).

The company sells to professional farmers and agricultural cooperatives across Spain, Portugal, North Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America (notably Peru via a wholly-owned subsidiary, Plymag Perú), through a distributor-and-cooperative channel supplemented by direct quote-based sales via the company's multilingual website. Approximately 20+ products hold INTERECO certification for organic farming, and select products (including Plysetum) hold Demeter International certification for biodynamic agriculture; the company is also certified to ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 14001 (environmental management). Pricing is quote-based, not publicly listed, with volumes measured in L/ha or kg/ha applied via foliar, fertigation, and drip-irrigation systems.

The company operates as a privately held, family-owned enterprise with 11-50 employees, no disclosed external investors, and no public revenue figures. Strategic research partnerships with Universitat Politècnica de València, Universidad de Alicante, and Instituto Mediterráneo de Biodiversidad, together with ongoing product launches through 2024-2026 (including Raizante Plus SL, Betapro Maxlina SL, and the March 2026 "Proyecto Algas" R&D initiative for water-stress biostimulants), indicate continued investment in core seaweed-extract competency and incremental geographic and product expansion.

Name

Plymag

Legal name

PLYMAG, S.L.

Website

https://plymag.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Plymag is a Spanish, family-owned manufacturer founded in 1978 that produces certified biostimulants, bionutrients, soil conditioners, and crop-protection products from proprietary seaweed and plant extracts, selling to farmers, distributors, and agricultural cooperatives across Spain, North Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America (Peru).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Biostimulants and Fertilizers

NAICS

Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42491)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Soil Health Activators & Biostimulants (Humates, Amino Acids, Seaweed Extracts) (AFABAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Biostimulant-Enhanced Fertilizers (Humic/Fulvic, Amino Acids, Seaweed Blends) (AFABACAK)

Keywords

• Agricultural biostimulants
• Organic fertilizers
• Seaweed extracts
• Crop protection products
• Soil conditioners

Headquarters

HQ city

Pego

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Biostimulants and fertilizers sales: Sale of biostimulants, bionutrients, soil improvers, micronutrients, crop protection products, and specialty nutrients to farmers, distributors, and agricultural cooperatives.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Plymag manufactures and sells a portfolio of agricultural biostimulants, bionutrients, soil improvers, micronutrients, crop protection products, and specialty nutrients based on proprietary extractions of Ascophyllum nodosum, Ecklonia maxima, Equisetum arvense, and other plant materials. Products are formulated at the company's own extraction plant and laboratory in Pego, Spain, and are sold to professional farmers, agricultural distributors, and cooperatives for use across conventional, organic, and biodynamic farming systems.

Product overview

Plymag is a Spanish manufacturer of biostimulants and fertilizers specializing in environmentally responsible products for modern agriculture. The product portfolio includes: Bioestimulantes (SM6®, Ecklomar®, Betapro® Maxlina SL, Plymax® SL, Plysilc® SL, Raizante® Plus SL, Fortymag® SL, SM3®), Bionutrientes (Aminocab® SL, Fastquel® Calcio SL, Beet® SL), Mejoradores de suelo (Plytron® SL, APEX® 26 SL, Salamat® SP), Micronutrientes (Ambra® Hidromix SP, Ambra® 48 SP, Plyfer® SP), Protección de cultivos (Plysetum®, Maxitina®, Ortimag®), Especialidades (Rombi Boro SL), and productos para Agricultura Ecológica and Biodinámica certified by INTERECO and DEMETER.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SM6® Natural extract of Ascophyllum nodosum with cytokinetic activity equivalent to 2,000 ppm of kinetin, designed to induce root growth and development for professional agricultural use.
• Ecklomar® Biostimulant based on Ecklonia maxima extract with a high proportion of natural auxins (24 ppm equivalent) to enhance root systems, encourage flowering and fruit set, and support fruit filling.
• Betapro® Maxlina SL Biostimulant formulated to help crops resist stress conditions, combining Ascophyllum nodosum extract with glycine betaine and specific amino acids (proline).
• Plymax® SL Biostimulant based on Ascophyllum nodosum and complexed micronutrients (Zn, Cu, Mn) intended to activate natural defenses, improve nutrient mobilization, and reactivate plant metabolism.
• Plysetum® Pure concentrated extract of Equisetum arvense L obtained through maceration and subsequent decoction that prevents disease and reinforces cell walls; a natural fungicide from in-house extraction, compliant with European pharmacopoeia specifications.
• Plytron® SL Soil conditioner and improver based on plant-origin amino acids and humic and fulvic acids that stabilizes aggregates, enriches the soil microbiome, and improves soil structure.
• APEX® 26 SL Liquid extract of organic matter rich in humic and fulvic acids that promotes root development and improves nutrient absorption.
• Aminocab® SL Bionutrient corrector of calcium and boron deficiencies with biostimulant effect that prevents physiological disorders caused by low calcium mobility and improves fruit texture and quality.
• Fastquel® Calcio SL High-efficacy calcium corrector incorporating plant-origin amino acids from enzymatic fermentation for foliar and root application.
• Plysilc® SL Biostimulant formulated with potassium silicate that combines the effects of potassium and silicon to improve crop resistance and harvest quality.
• Raizante® Plus SL Biostimulant specifically formulated to induce and enhance rooting, combining plant-origin amino acids with seaweed extracts including Ascophyllum nodosum and Ecklonia maxima.
• Ambra® Hidromix SP Solid mix of essential microelements chelated with EDTA to prevent and correct multiple deficiencies in all crop types.
• Ambra® 48 SP Iron EDDHA chelate with 4.8% ortho-ortho, effective for use in soils with high pH and high limestone content.
• Plyfer® SP Next-generation iron chelate with mixed Fe-HBED and Fe-EDDHA formulation for greater persistence and maximum assimilation.
• Rombi Boro SL Liquid fertilizer correcting boron deficiencies, formulated as an ethanolamine complex to improve pollen formation and pollen tube development.
• Fortymag® SL Biostimulant that enhances vegetative processes, strengthens flowering and natural fruit set, and stimulates fruit sizing; contains algae extract, free amino acids, and microelements.
• Salamat® SP Solid organic amendment rich in highly soluble humic acids for application via any irrigation system; improves soil structure and water-retention capacity.
• Beet® SL Concentrated plant-origin extract derived from the sugar industry with high potassium content and rich in amino acids to improve fruit size and quality.
• Maxitina® Organic-certified basic substance based on soy lecithin that improves the consistency, shine, and color of fruits and vegetables and reduces physiopathies.
• Ortimag® Basic substance certified by Intereco for organic agriculture, prepared from nettle.
• SM3® Pioneer seaweed extract in Spain with over 40 years of use in agricultural applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extracts with cytokinetic activity equivalent to 2,000 ppm of kinetin (SM-6 Ascophyllum nodosum extract)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for research and development in agricultural science and technology transfer.
• Instituto Mediterráneo de Biodiversidad (IMB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership focused on biodiversity and sustainable agriculture practices.
• INTERECOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation that certifies products for organic farming. Plymag has 20+ products certified through INTERECO.
• COIAL (Confederación de Organizaciones de Empresarios de la Provincia de Alicante)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness confederation representing employers in Alicante province where Plymag is based.
• AEFA (Asociación Española de Fabricantes de Agronutrientes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish association of agronutrient manufacturers. Plymag is a member supporting industry standards.
• AEVAEminorOthersAgricultural association collaboration.
• QUIMACOVA (Asociación de Empresas del Sector Químico de la Provincia de Valencia)minorOthersChemical industry association in Valencia province supporting industrial collaboration.
• Universidad de AlicantecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for research, development, and knowledge transfer in agricultural sciences.
• Portal TecnoagrícolaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for agricultural technology content and communication.
• ProHass (Asociación de Productores de Palta Hass del Perú)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlymag participated as sponsor in II International Avocado Congress 2020 organized by ProHass, supporting avocado industry development globally.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ICL Group: Global specialty fertilizers and plant nutrition company. Overlaps with Plymag in micronutrients and specialty plant nutrition but operates at vastly larger scale across broader portfolios.
• Syngenta Group: One of the world's largest ag-input companies with a dedicated biologicals unit (including Valagro). Comparable in agricultural inputs broadly but operates at vastly different scale.
• UPL Limited: Global agrochemical major with growing biologicals portfolio including biostimulants. Comparable in agricultural input category but operates at global scale across crop protection and seeds.

Direct peers

• Acadian Plant Health: Canadian-based global leader in seaweed extract biostimulants (Ascophyllum nodosum). Most directly comparable to Plymag given its focus on algae-based biostimulants and similar crop-stress positioning.
• Biolchim Group: Italian manufacturer of biostimulants, fertilizers, and crop nutrition products. Comparable product mix including seaweed-based biostimulants and Mediterranean crop focus.
• Valagro (Syngenta Biologicals): Italian biostimulant specialist now part of Syngenta, producing seaweed and plant-extract biostimulants for global horticulture. Closely comparable product portfolio and crop-stress positioning to Plymag.
• Tradecorp (Trade Corporation International): Spanish-origin biostimulant and specialty fertilizer company with strong Iberian and Latin American presence. Direct competitor to Plymag in the Spanish-speaking biostimulant market.

Emerging players

• Agrinos: US-based biological crop input company producing microbial and biostimulant products. Overlaps with Plymag in biological agricultural inputs but focuses on different active ingredient categories.
• BioAtlantis: Irish biostimulant company specializing in seaweed extracts (Ascophyllum nodosum, Laminaria) for crop stress management. Comparable algae-based product focus but smaller scale.

Regional players

• Atlantica Agricola: Spanish biostimulant and specialty fertilizer manufacturer. Direct regional competitor to Plymag in the Iberian and Mediterranean markets with similar product positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/plymag
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/plymag-ferticilantes-y-productos-biologicos-s-l
• Instagraminstagram.com/plymag
• Xx.com/infoplymag

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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