Grainrus

What Grainrus does

Grainrus is a Russian vertically integrated agro-industrial holding company founded in 1997 (or 1998 per a separate source) and headquartered in Moscow. Through seven wholly-owned subsidiaries it operates across the full agricultural value chain: crop cultivation and seed production (Grainrus Agro), grain and oilseed trading (Grainrus Trade), hop cultivation (Grainrus Khmel), and malt manufacturing across three facilities, Grainrus-Kursk Malt, Organic Food (Rybinsk), and Grainrus-Baltic Malt. The company cultivates 110,000 hectares of arable land across six Russian regions, produces 28 malt varieties under the Kursky Solod brand, grows eight hop varieties on 180 hectares in Krasnodar Krai, and supplies 15 elite seed varieties processed through a proprietary 5-stage SiSort cleaning system. Its products meet GOST-1242 and GOST-1575 standards for export-grade grains.

The company's technology base centers on physical agricultural and processing assets rather than software. Notable elements include the SiSort 5-stage seed cleaning line with 15 tons/hour throughput, individual heating systems with automatic temperature and humidity control for precision rye malt production at the Organic Food facility in Rybinsk, and modern underground pipeline irrigation with simultaneous fertilizer and crop protection application across the 180-hectare hop yards in the Kuban region. Industrial machinery is supported by a 525-unit fleet. The company is privately held as ООО «Грейнрус» (Grainrus LLC) and operates with no disclosed external investors.

Grainrus generates revenue through B2B wholesale sales to breweries, bakeries, distillers, beverage producers, and agricultural enterprises, with a 300 kg minimum order for base malt, alongside retail sales through its own e-commerce platform malt.ru. Distribution is supported by a 10-warehouse network spanning Moscow, Novosibirsk, Vladivostok, Ekaterinburg, Samara, Chelyabinsk, Lipetsk, Kineshma, Krasnoyarsk, and Khabarovsk, complemented by direct sales offices in Moscow and Kursk and an active export program. The company runs a sales-led and event-driven go-to-market motion, organizing the annual Southern Brewers Forum and participating in international trade shows including BrauBeviale, Beviale Moscow, and Brew Asia. Strategic partnerships with Syngenta, German Seed Alliance, Limagrain, Fermentis, and the Union of Russian Brewers underpin the input supply and industry positioning.

Name

Grainrus

Legal name

ООО «Грейнрус»

Website

https://grainrus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Grainrus is a Russian vertically integrated agro-industrial holding that cultivates 110,000 hectares, produces 28 malt varieties across three facilities, grows hops on 180 hectares, and supplies brewing, baking, beverage, and agricultural customers via a 10-warehouse domestic network and export program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Malt and agricultural commodities

NAICS

Malt Manufacturing (311213), Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers (42451), All Other Grain Farming (111199), Oilseed and Grain Combination Farming (111191)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150), Grain Mill Products (2040), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Maltose & Malt Syrups (Maltose Syrup, Malt Extract) (AFAJAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Malting Barley Production (Brewing/Distilling Supply) (AFAGAAAJ)

Keywords

• Malt production
• Hop cultivation
• Grain trading
• Agricultural commodities
• Seed production

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural production and grain sales: Grainrus Agro and Grainrus Trade engage in wholesale sales of grains (wheat, barley, corn) and oilseeds (sunflower, soybean, rapeseed). The company cultivates 110,000 hectares of arable land and also trades in commodity grains. Export-quality grains comply with GOST-1242 and GOST-1575 standards.
2. Malt production and sales: Production of 28 varieties of malt (barley, wheat, oat, buckwheat, rye) under the 'Kursky Solod' brand. Sold in 25kg, 40kg, 45kg, and 50kg packaging. Wholesale from 300+ kg of basic light malt; retail from 1 bag via online store malt.ru.
3. Hop production and sales: Cultivation of hops on 180 hectares in the Krasnodar Krai since 2020. Production and sale of hop varieties including Tradition, Sapphire, Cascade, Mandarina Bavaria, Magnum, Hercules, Nugget, and Perle.
4. Seed production and sales: Production of elite high-quality seeds of both import and domestic selections in the Central Black Earth region. Offers 15 varieties of wheat and barley seed material processed through a 5-stage cleaning system, available treated or untreated.
5. Raw materials for beverages: Supply of raw materials for brewing, distillation, and baking industries, including non-alcoholic beverages and spirits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grainrus is a vertically integrated Russian agro-industrial holding that produces and sells 28 varieties of malt, 8 hop varieties, 7 categories of grains and oilseeds, and 15 varieties of elite seed material for breweries, bakeries, distilleries, beverage producers, and agricultural enterprises. The company operates three malthouses (Kursk Malt, Organic Food in Rybinsk, Baltic Malt in Saint Petersburg), cultivates hops on 180 hectares in Krasnodar Krai, and farms 110,000 hectares of arable land across six Russian regions. Sales are conducted wholesale (minimum 300+ kg for base malt) through direct sales offices and a 10-warehouse network, with retail via the malt.ru online store.

Product overview

Grainrus is an agro-industrial holding company operating a multi-product, multi-subsidiary business model. The company encompasses seven subsidiaries: Grainrus (parent), Grainrus Agro (agricultural production with 110,000 hectares), Grainrus Trade (trading), Grainrus Khmel (hop cultivation), Grainrus - Kursk Malt (malt production with 28 varieties), Organic Food (specialty rye malt), and Grainrus - Baltic Malt (malt production). Core products include agricultural commodities (wheat, barley, corn, sunflower, peas, soybeans, rapeseed), malt products (Pilsner, Roasted, Wheat, Rye, Oat, Buckwheat, Whiskey malt varieties totaling 28 types), hop products (Tradition, Sapphire, Cascade, Mandarina Bavaria, Magnum, Hercules, Nugget, Perle), and related services (seed production, grain logistics and storage). The company also organizes the Southern Brewers Forum as an industry event. Products are sold wholesale (minimum 300kg for base malt) and retail through the malt.ru online store.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Курский солод (Kursk Malt): Malt brand producing 28 varieties of malt from barley, wheat, buckwheat, oat, and rye for brewing, distillation, and baking industries
• Грейнрус Агро
• Грейнрус Трейд
• Грейнрус Хмель
• Органик Фуд
• Грейнрус - Балтийский солод

Products and services

• Wheat Export-quality wheat for baking and food production, compliant with GOST standards.
• Barley Malting barley used in food and brewing industries, produced using special technology for specified characteristics.
• Sunflower Oilseed crop for edible oil production.
• Peas Legume crop for food and feed applications.
• Soybean Protein-rich legume for food and feed industries.
• Rapeseeds Oilseed crop for vegetable oil and biofuel production.
• Corn Versatile cereal used in flour, canned food, starch, molasses production, and animal husbandry.
• Pilsner Malt Base light malt for brewing lagers and pilsner-style beers, flagship product of the Kursk Malt brand.
• Pilsner PREMIUM Malt Premium quality base malt for high-end pilsner and lager production.
• Roasted Malt Dark roasted malt for coloring and flavoring dark beers like stouts and porters.
• Oat Malt Specialty malt produced from oats, used in craft brewing for unique flavor profiles.
• Buckwheat Malt Gluten-free malt containing bioflavonoid rutin, unique product for specialty and gluten-free brewing.
• Rye Unfermented Malt Non-fermented rye malt with high enzymatic activity for baking, kvass, brewing, and distillation.
• Rye Fermented Malt (Red) Fermented rye malt with dark color, rich bready aroma, and caramel-spicy undertones for traditional rye bread and malty beverages.
• Wheat Malt Malt produced from wheat for wheat beers and specialty brewing applications.
• Pale Ale Malt Light-colored malt for pale ale and APA styles.
• Vienna Malt Medium-colored malt for Vienna lagers and amber beers.
• Smoked and Peated Malt Specialty malt with smoky and peaty flavors for unique beer styles.
• Wheat Roasted Malt Roasted wheat malt for coloring and flavoring wheat-based beers.
• Wheat Caramel Malt Caramelized wheat malt for sweet flavors and amber colors.
• Whiskey Malt Specialty malt for whiskey production, meeting specific distillation requirements.
• Roasted Barley Roasted barley grains for dark beers like stouts and porters, providing dry flavor and substantial color (1300-1500 EBC).
• Hop Tradition Traditional hop variety for classic brewing applications.
• Hop Sapphire Aromatic hop variety with low alpha acids (2.2-2.7%), used for subtle bitterness and citrus, spice, and floral notes in Belgian Ales, Pilsner, and Wheat Beer.
• Hop Cascade American hop variety ideal for APA style, known for mild taste and subtle citrus aroma. Used in IPA, Pale Ale, Red Ale, and Barley Wine.
• Hop Mandarina Bavaria Aromatic hop with pleasant fruity notes of tangerines, suitable for top and bottom fermentation.
• Hop Magnum High-alpha bittering hop (9.5%) for pure bitterness with minimal spice and fruit hints, used in IPA, Lager, and Stout.
• Hop Hercules High-alpha bittering hop (11.4%) providing tart hop bitterness, used in IPA, Pale Ale, and Porter.
• Hop Nugget Dual-purpose hop with delicate bitterness and bright floral/resinous aroma, best in Imperial Ale.
• Hop Perle Dual-purpose hop with pure bitterness and pleasant aroma, light spicy and fruity notes for classic lagers and top-fermented beers.
• Seed Production Production and sale of elite high-quality seeds of imported and domestic breeding in the Central Black Earth Region of Russia. Offers 15 varieties of wheat and barley seed material processed through a 5-stage SiSort cleaning system, available treated or untreated.
• Grain Logistics and Storage Logistics and storage services for grain and oilseed crops across the 10-warehouse Russian warehouse network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250,000 tons of light malt production capacity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FermentiscoreTechnology or IntegrationFermentis is a partner supplying yeast products for brewing. Vitaliy Motorin serves as technical consultant for Fermentis in Russia and Belarus. Grainrus participates in joint events and forums with Fermentis.
• SyngentacoreTechnology or IntegrationSyngenta is a leading agricultural input company providing crop protection and seed technologies. Partnership supports Grainrus Agro's agricultural production with high-quality inputs.
• German Seed (German Seed Alliance)coreTechnology or IntegrationGerman Seed is a leading supplier of premium crop seeds for the entire crop rotation including rapeseed, cereals, corn, sunflower, peas, soybeans, and oilseed flax. Supports Grainrus Agro's seed production and plant growing operations.
• LimagraincoreTechnology or IntegrationLimagrain is a seed company providing seed varieties for agricultural production, supporting Grainrus Agro's seed operations.
• Союз российских пивоваров (Union of Russian Brewers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Union of Russian Brewers is a key industry association. Danil Briman is Chairman of the Board of the Union and General Director of Suzdal Brewery. The Union supports the annual Southern Brewers Forum organized by Grainrus.
• Real BrewminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal Brew is a brewing media platform; Elena Tyukina is Editor-in-Chief of Real Brew magazine. Partnership involves media collaboration and industry knowledge sharing.
• РОСБИОТЕХ (MGUP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and educational institution in food/beverage technology, partnership involves scientific and technical collaboration.
• ГК Содружество (Sodruzhestvo Group)minorOthersPartner in the agricultural sector, nature of collaboration involves grain trading or agricultural supply chain.
• Саммит-агро (Sammit-Agro)minorOthersAgricultural company partner, collaboration in agricultural production or grain supply.
• ФНЦ пищевых систем им. В.М. Горбатова (Federal Scientific Center V.M. Gorbatov)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal scientific center engaged in research and development in food technologies. Partnership involves scientific collaboration on food processing technologies for malt and beverage production.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Rusagro: Russian agro-industrial holding with grain, oilseed, sugar, and meat operations spanning crop production, processing, and trading. The closest publicly traded Russian comparable to Grainrus's vertically integrated agricultural and processing model.
• Viking Malt: Northern European malt producer with maltings in Finland, Sweden, Poland, and Lithuania, supplying breweries and distilleries with a wide malt portfolio. Comparable in malt variety range and B2B brewery customer base to Grainrus's Kursk Malt operations.
• Boortmalt: Largest European maltster (part of Axereal/InVivo) producing malt from barley and other grains for brewing and distilling. Direct competitor in the malt production segment that is Grainrus's core value-added offering.
• Weyermann Specialty Malts: German family-owned specialty malt producer offering a broad portfolio of base, caramel, roasted, and smoked malts to craft and traditional brewers worldwide. Closest international comparable for Grainrus's 28-variety specialty malt range.
• Castle Malting: Belgian specialty malt producer and existing Grainrus partner, supplying base and specialty malts to craft brewers globally. Directly comparable in specialty malt variety, brewer customer focus, and European-Russian industry collaboration.
• Soufflet / InVivo: French agricultural cooperative group combining grain origination, trading, and (historically through Soufflet Malt, now consolidated into Boortmalt) malt production. Comparable vertically integrated model spanning grain origination through malt processing.

Regional players

• Miratorg: Russian agro-industrial holding with extensive crop production and meat operations. Comparable in large-scale Russian arable farming and vertically integrated model, though oriented to protein rather than malt and hops.
• Cherkizovo Group: Largest Russian meat producer with vertically integrated crop farming for feed grains. Comparable Russian agricultural production scale and crop origination footprint, though end-market is meat rather than brewing and baking ingredients.

Broad incumbents

• Cargill: Global grain trader and agricultural commodity processor with historical malt operations. Overlaps with Grainrus's grain origination, trading, and risk-managed commodity exposure but at vastly greater scale and geographic diversification.
• ADM: Global agricultural processor and grain merchandiser with a broad food and beverage ingredient portfolio. Comparable in commodity grain trading and downstream ingredient sales to breweries and food manufacturers, but at much larger scale and breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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