Agropolychim

What Agropolychim does

Agropolychim AD is a Bulgarian manufacturer of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers headquartered in Devnya, Eastern Bulgaria, approximately 33 km from the Black Sea port of Varna. Founded in 1975, the company has grown over five decades into a leading nitrogen fertilizer producer in Southeast Europe and a leader in phosphorus fertilizer production on the Balkan Peninsula. It operates as a private public limited company (Aktsionerno Druzhestvo) with 501–1,000 employees and a group of wholly-owned subsidiaries covering chemicals, phosphate operations, and a grain terminal at Varna West.

Name

Agropolychim

Legal name

Agropolychim AD

Website

https://agropolychim.bg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Agropolychim AD is a Bulgarian manufacturer of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers that serves large-scale agricultural producers and distributors across Southeast Europe and the Balkan region through integrated chemical production, direct enterprise sales, and proprietary logistics and storage infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Fertilizers

NAICS

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing (325311), Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing (325312), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810)

akta.pro primary industry

Nitrogen Fertilizers (Ammonia/Urea/UAN) (IMAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Phosphate Fertilizers (MAP/DAP/TSP) (IMAEAEAB), NPK & Compound/Blended Fertilizers (IMAEAEAD)

Keywords

• Nitrogen fertilizers
• Phosphorus fertilizers
• NPK complex fertilizers
• Mineral fertilizers
• Industrial chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Devnya

HQ country

Bulgaria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Fertilizer Product Sales: Agropolychim generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of a broad portfolio of mineral fertilizers including nitrogen fertilizers (ammonium nitrate, urea, inhibited urea, liquid nitrogen fertilizers), phosphorus fertilizers (triple superphosphate), nitro-phosphorus fertilizers (MAP, DAP), and complex NPK fertilizers. Products are sold in bulk and big bags (1000 kg) to agricultural producers and distributors across Southeast Europe and beyond.
2. Intermediate Chemical Products: Sale of intermediate chemical products including ammonia, nitric acid, ammonia solution, phosphoric acid, and fluorosilicic acid produced as part of the integrated chemical production process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Agropolychim manufactures and sells a broad portfolio of mineral fertilizers — including nitrogen fertilizers (ammonium nitrate, urea, inhibited urea, liquid UAN), phosphorus fertilizers (triple superphosphate), nitro-phosphorus fertilizers (MAP, DAP), and complex NPK fertilizers — as well as intermediate industrial chemicals (ammonia, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, fluorosilicic acid). Products are produced via integrated chemical manufacturing in Devnya, Bulgaria, using chemical neutralization of extraction phosphoric acid with ammonia followed by granulation.

Product overview

Agropolychim is a leading manufacturer of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers in Southeast Europe, offering a comprehensive portfolio of solid and liquid fertilizers, industrial chemicals, and agricultural services. The product line includes: nitrogen fertilizers (Ammonium Nitrate, Urea, UAN, Inhibited Urea+), phosphorus fertilizers (Triple Superphosphate), NP/NPK complex fertilizers with various macro and micronutrient formulations (NPK ratios from 9:25:25 to 16:16:8, with sulfur and zinc options), liquid FAST/FAST+ combined fertilizers, and industrial chemical intermediates (Ammonia, Nitric Acid, Phosphoric Acid). The company also provides agronomy services, quality control, and technical diagnostics. All products comply with European REACH regulation standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ammonium Nitrate Primary nitrogen fertilizer providing ammonia nitrogen for plant growth, photosynthesis, and crop development. Sold in bulk and big bags (1000 kg) to agricultural producers.
• Liquid Nitrogen Fertilizer (UAN) Liquid fertilizer solution combining urea and ammonium nitrate for efficient nitrogen delivery to crops.
• Urea Solid nitrogen fertilizer providing readily available nitrogen for plant nutrition.
• Inhibited Urea+ Urea fertilizer with inhibitors to slow nitrogen conversion and reduce losses from volatilization and washout.
• Urea Ammonium Nitrate with Sulfur (UAN+S) Liquid nitrogen fertilizer with added sulfur for enhanced crop nutrition.
• Triple Superphosphate High-concentration phosphorus fertilizer stimulating root growth and crop development.
• Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP) Water-soluble NP fertilizer providing nitrogen and phosphorus for balanced crop nutrition.
• Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) Granular NP fertilizer containing ammonia nitrogen and phosphorus for crop fertilization.
• NP 15:25 + 12 S Nitrogen-phosphorus complex fertilizer with 12% sulfur for crops requiring higher phosphorus.
• NP 20:20 + 13 S Balanced nitrogen-phosphorus fertilizer with 13% sulfur for general crop nutrition.
• NP 18:38 + 5 S + 0.3 Zn High-phosphorus NP fertilizer with sulfur and zinc micronutrient for specific crop requirements.
• NPK 9:25:25 + 3 S Balanced NPK fertilizer with potassium and sulfur, suitable for high-potassium crops and soils with weak potassium reserves.
• NPK 15:15:15 + 10 S Balanced NPK fertilizer with equal nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium ratios plus sulfur for complete crop nutrition.
• NPK 15:40:10 High-phosphorus NPK fertilizer designed for soils with low potassium content and weak to moderately acidic pH.
• NPK 16:16:8 + 12 S Complex NPK fertilizer with high sulfur content for wheat, barley, rapeseed, sunflower, corn and other crops.
• FAST and FAST+ Liquid Combined Fertilizers Series of liquid combined fertilizers for efficient field application.
• Ammonia Industrial ammonia used as intermediate product and raw material for fertilizer production.
• Ammonia Solution Ammonia water solution for agricultural and industrial applications.
• Nitric Acid Industrial nitric acid used in fertilizer production processes.
• Phosphoric Acid Industrial phosphoric acid used in fertilizer production.
• Fluorosilicic Acid Specialty chemical product for industrial applications.
• Agronomy and Soil Science Services Agricultural chemistry and soil science advisory services for optimal fertilizer application.
• Quality Control Services Quality control testing and analysis services for fertilizer products.
• Technical Diagnostics Services Technical diagnostic services for equipment and production facilities.
• FFS Packaging Line for 25-kg Bags Modern automated Form-Fill-Seal packaging line for production of 25-kg fertilizer bags, enhancing packaging operations and enabling distribution to smaller-scale buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 31 MW biomass installation reduces CO₂ emissions by more than 80,000 tonnes per year
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GreenbrierminorOthers · 1 October 2025Greenbrier is a manufacturer of rail freight cars that produces the ammonia tank wagons for Agropolychim's proprietary 100-unit rail fleet. The wagons are equipped with advanced safety systems for hazardous goods transport and meet European environmental and noise requirements.
• ProtoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2025Proton has been contracted by Agropolychim to build a third ammonia storage tank, expanding the company's ammonia storage capacity and supporting its strategy to establish a regional logistics hub for low-carbon ammonia. This partnership is integral to Agropolychim's infrastructure expansion.
• EcofolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2025Agropolychim and Ecofol have entered a partnership to support modern agriculture. Ecofol represents a step forward in joint efforts to advance sustainable farming practices, with the collaboration likely involving distribution or co-marketing of fertilizer products tailored to regenerative agriculture.
• JA BulgariaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgropolychim participates in the national 'Manager for a Day' initiative organized by JA Bulgaria since 2016, hosting high school and university students for a day in a real working environment alongside the company's specialists and managers. This partnership supports talent attraction and employer branding.
• ICCA Responsible Care InitiativeminorOthersAgropolychim participates in the global Responsible Care initiative of the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA), committing to continuous improvement in environmental performance, safety, and health standards in the chemical industry.
• Local Agricultural Producers (Biomass Suppliers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgropolychim sources agricultural biomass from local farmers for its 31 MW steam generation installation, creating a circular economy model. Farmers supplying biomass benefit from an alternative revenue stream, while Agropolychim achieves near-complete energy independence from natural gas and decarbonizes production.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Nutrien Ltd. World's largest provider of crop inputs including nitrogen, phosphate, and potash fertilizers. Overlapping product portfolio and integrated production model make Nutrien a comparable benchmark, though at significantly greater scale and global reach.
• Yara International ASA: Global leader in nitrogen-based mineral fertilizers and a major European player. Comparable as a large-scale nitrogen producer with strong sustainability credentials, though broader in geographic reach and product scope than Agropolychim.
• CF Industries Holdings: One of the world's largest nitrogen fertilizer producers with significant low-carbon ammonia initiatives. Comparable as a nitrogen-focused producer pivoting to blue/green ammonia, but operates at materially larger scale and primarily in North America.

Direct peers

• Grupa Azoty S.A. Poland's largest chemical company and a major European producer of nitrogen fertilizers, compound NPKs, and specialty chemicals. Directly comparable as an integrated European fertilizer and chemical manufacturer serving the regional agricultural market.
• ICL Group Ltd. Israel-based specialty fertilizer producer with strong phosphate, potash, and specialty plant nutrition operations. Comparable as a producer of phosphate-based and specialty NPK fertilizers serving European agricultural markets.
• OCI Global N.V. Netherlands-based nitrogen fertilizer and methanol producer with significant European operations. Directly comparable as a nitrogen-focused fertilizer producer exploring low-carbon ammonia, similar to Agropolychim's blue ammonia strategy.
• EuroChem Group AG: Global producer of nitrogen, phosphate, and complex NPK fertilizers with vertically integrated operations. Highly comparable to Agropolychim's integrated production model and broad fertilizer portfolio spanning nitrogen and phosphate.
• Neochim AD: Bulgarian fertilizer producer directly comparable to Agropolychim in product portfolio (nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers) and geography. Agropolychim acquired a 20.3% stake in Neochim in 2024, further aligning the two as domestic industry peers.

Emerging players

• Uralchem Group: Russian producer of nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers with significant capacity. Comparable as an integrated nitrogen and phosphate producer with growing focus on emerging markets, though geopolitically constrained in European distribution.

Regional players

• K+S Aktiengesellschaft: German producer of potash and salt products with a growing fertilizer portfolio. Comparable as a European-based mineral fertilizer producer, though focused primarily on potash rather than nitrogen and phosphate like Agropolychim.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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