ILSA S.p.A.

What ILSA S.p.A. does

ILSA S.p.A., founded in 1956 and headquartered in Arzignano (VI), Italy, is a specialized manufacturer of natural fertilizers, biostimulants, and plant-derived raw materials serving both agricultural and industrial customers. The company's product portfolio is organized into two segments: Agriculture (intelligent fertilizers with modulated nitrogen release, biostimulants based on natural molecules acting on plant metabolism, and products for both conventional and organic farming) and Industry (liquid and solid raw materials supplied as tailor-made inputs to other fertilizer and biostimulant manufacturers). Core technology is centered on proprietary production processes that yield distinctive natural raw materials not commercially available elsewhere, backed by an in-house C.R.A. research center, and protected through organic, product, and system certifications.

ILSA operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the US diversified conglomerate J.M. Huber Corporation, with a sole-shareholder governance structure disclosed on its own materials. The company generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of fertilizers and biostimulants to professional growers, agronomists, and a distributor/dealer network, alongside raw-material supply to industrial manufacturers on a quote-based pricing model. Distribution is multi-channel: direct sales to industrial customers globally, a dealer network for agriculture, an e-commerce website with mandatory registration for technical documentation, and a retail store locator in Italy; a Brazilian regional site indicates international footprint.

The company markets sustainability positioning through its ILSAZERO CO2 compensation project (absorbing emissions from fertilizer production while supporting developing-country farming communities), branded sub-products including Agrogel, Gelamin, Viridem, ILSAPOLICOS, and ILSAORGAMIT-R, and active participation in industry bodies (EBIC, Assofertilizzanti/Federchimica) and circular-economy initiatives (rECOBIOpack). Revenue is not publicly disclosed; headcount is 51-100 and the only documented external funding is a €100,000 regional grant from Regione Veneto POR FESR 2014-2020 for the RPE phosphate-fertilizer project.

Name

ILSA S.p.A.

Legal name

ILSA S.p.A.

Website

https://ilsagroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ILSA S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of natural fertilizers, biostimulants, and plant-derived raw materials, serving professional growers, agronomists, and industrial formulation customers across agriculture and industry segments globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Fertilizers and Biostimulants

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing (325311), Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing (325312), Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42491)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Fertilizer & Micronutrient Formulations (NPK blends, chelates, suspensions) (AFABAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bio-based Fertilizers, Soil Amendments & Biostimulants (Digestate-derived, biochar-based inputs) (EUAAAIAH), NPK/Compound & Blended Fertilizers (Granular Blends, Bulk Blending) (AFABABAD)

Keywords

• Natural fertilizers
• Agricultural biostimulants
• Plant nutrition products
• Organic farming inputs
• Specialty crop solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Arzignano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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. Fertilizer Sales - Agriculture: Sale of organic, organo-mineral, solid and liquid fertilizers for conventional and organic farming to agricultural customers
2. Biostimulant Sales: Sale of biostimulant products with specific action for plant nutrition and stress resistance
3. Industrial Raw Materials: Supply of natural raw materials derived from unique production processes to other manufacturers for use in their fertilizers and biostimulants. Tailor-made solutions for industrial customers.
4. Liquid Products: Distinctive liquid fertilizers, biostimulants and plant extracts sold as exclusive products or as raw materials for tailor-made solutions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ILSA S.p.A. manufactures and sells natural fertilizers (organic and organo-mineral, in solid and liquid formulations) and plant biostimulants for conventional and organic agriculture, alongside natural raw materials and tailor-made solutions supplied to industrial formulators of fertilizers and biostimulants. The portfolio is organized into an Agriculture line (Nutrition fertilizers with intelligent nitrogen release and Biostimulants based on natural molecules acting on plant metabolism) and an Industry line (Liquid Products and Solid Products used as raw materials or as exclusive ready-made formulations).

Product overview

ILSA S.p.A. is a manufacturer of natural fertilizers and biostimulants serving both the agriculture sector and industrial customers. The product portfolio is organized into two main segments: Agriculture (Nutrition/Fertilizers and Biostimulants) and Industry (Liquid Products and Solid Products). The Agriculture line offers "intelligent" fertilizers with modulated nitrogen release for conventional and organic farming, along with biostimulants based on natural molecules acting on plant metabolism. The Industry line supplies distinctive liquid fertilizers, biostimulants, and plant extracts as raw materials for tailor-made solutions, plus solid raw materials and fertilizers. Notable branded products include ILSAPOLICOS (roots bio-activator) and ILSAORGAMIT-R (plant rooting product). The company also operates ILSAZERO, a CO2 compensation sustainability initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ILSAZERO: CO2 compensation project aimed at absorbing the CO2 released during fertilizer production, contributing to a sustainable future for the planet and supporting farming communities in developing countries.
• Agrogel
• Gelamin
• Viridem

Products and services

• Nutrition (Fertilizers) Line of "intelligent" fertilizers (organic and organo-mineral, solid and liquid) capable of modulating nitrogen release in sync with plant demand, for sustainable conventional or organic agriculture. Targeted at professional farmers and growers across 14 crop categories.
• Biostimulants Products with specific action based on molecules and natural substances capable of acting on the primary and secondary metabolism of plants. Sold to professional farmers and agronomists seeking to improve yield, quality, and stress resistance.
• Liquid Products (Fertilizers, Biostimulants and Plant Extracts) Distinctive, unique, well-characterized and custom-made liquid fertilizers, biostimulants and plant extracts, sold as exclusive products or as raw materials for tailor-made solutions for industrial customers (fertilizer and biostimulant manufacturers).
• Solid Products (Raw Materials and Fertilizers) Solid raw materials supplied to industrial customers for tailor-made solutions, alongside solid fertilizers capable of naturally regulating nitrogen release according to plant needs for sustainable conventional or organic agriculture.
• ILSAPOLICOS Branded roots bio-activator product designed to enhance root development and plant growth. Targeted at professional growers using ILSA's biostimulation portfolio.
• ILSAORGAMIT-R Plant rooting product used to support rooting of plants. Targeted at professional farmers/growers and distributors in the ILSA product portfolio.
• Tailor-made Industrial Solutions (Agrogel, Gelamin, Viridem raw material platforms) Custom-formulated natural raw material and finished-product solutions for industrial fertilizer and biostimulant manufacturers, leveraging ILSA's Agrogel, Gelamin, and Viridem sub-brands. Sold directly to industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 absorption matching production emissions through ILSAZERO project

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• MILE - Museum of Interactive Leather ExperienceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2025ILSA is among the founding partners of MILE (Museum of Interactive Leather Experience), demonstrating commitment to local cultural and industrial heritage initiatives.
• EBIC - European Biostimulants Industry CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerILSA is a member of EBIC, the European Biostimulants Industry Council, supporting industry standards and advocacy at the European level.
• Assofertilizzanti (Federchimica)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Assofertilizzanti, the Italian fertilizers association under Federchimica, adhering to industry standards and position papers.
• rECOBIOpack InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerILSA participates in rECOBIOpack project helping to enhance the value of by-products from the coffee industry, supporting circular economy initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sipcam Oxon: Italian agrochemical company with biostimulant and specialty fertilizer offerings. Comparable to ILSA in Italian heritage, B2B agricultural input portfolio, and serving both domestic and international agricultural markets.
• Biolchim: Italian manufacturer of biostimulants and specialty fertilizers serving both agriculture and industrial customers. Highly comparable to ILSA in product portfolio (biostimulants, organo-mineral fertilizers, liquid formulations) and European market focus.
• Italpollina: Italian organic fertilizer and biostimulant producer, now part of Hello Nature. Directly comparable to ILSA in organic/organo-mineral fertilizer manufacturing and biostimulant offerings for both conventional and organic agriculture.
• Tradecorp (Rovensa): Spanish biostimulants and crop nutrition specialist, part of the Rovensa group. Overlaps with ILSA in biostimulants, specialty fertilizers, and the European/LATAM distribution footprint for crop input brands.
• Bioiberica: Spanish company specializing in biostimulants and plant health products derived from natural sources, including amino acid-based formulations. Overlaps with ILSA in biostimulant manufacturing and natural-origin positioning.
• Valagro: Italian-headquartered biostimulant and specialty fertilizer company, now part of Syngenta Group. Most direct competitor to ILSA in the European biostimulant and crop nutrition space, with comparable focus on natural-origin products for specialty crops.
• Acadian Seaplants: Canadian biostimulant producer specializing in seaweed extract-based products for crop nutrition and stress tolerance. Comparable to ILSA as a specialized biostimulant manufacturer with global agricultural distribution.
• Atlantica Agricola: Spanish manufacturer of biostimulants, amino acids, and specialty fertilizers. Comparable to ILSA in biostimulant manufacturing, natural-origin inputs, and Mediterranean crop focus (citrus, grapevine, olive, vegetables).

Broad incumbents

• ICL Group: Global specialty fertilizers and specialty chemicals company with growing biostimulant activity. Significantly larger than ILSA but overlapping in specialty crop nutrition, controlled-release fertilizers, and plant biostimulation inputs.
• Haifa Group: Israeli specialty fertilizer manufacturer with broad portfolio including water-soluble fertilizers, controlled-release nitrogen, and biostimulants. Larger and broader portfolio than ILSA but overlapping in specialty plant nutrition for high-value crops.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ILSA_pr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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