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Foragro
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Foragro Company
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1988
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
251–500
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersGuatemala City, Guatemala
HQ citystring
Guatemala City
HQ countrystring
Guatemala
HQ regionstring
Latin America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices8 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
crop protection products, agricultural inputs distribution, crop nutrition solutions, high-performance seeds, animal health products
Industry2 codes
1Organic & Biological Input Retail (Biostimulants, Biopesticides, OMRI)
CodeAFABAJAKPrimaryYes
2Seed & Trait Distribution (Dealer Networks)
CodeAFABAJADPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing3253
SIC code1 code
  • Agricultural Chemicals2870
Product category
Agricultural Inputs Distribution
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Agricultural inputs distribution
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Foragro distributes a diversified portfolio of agricultural inputs including crop protection products, seeds, crop nutrition, application equipment, animal health products, biological solutions, agricultural plastics, and industrial safety equipment. The company connects agricultural solutions with producers through a network of strategic partners and brands.

foragro.com
2International trade - Imports and exports
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

The company maintains international commercial relationships enabling constant import and export flow, strengthening presence in global markets through containerized trade of agricultural products.

foragro.com
Marketing channels7 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Foragro distributes a diversified portfolio of agricultural inputs — crop protection products (herbicides, pesticides, fungicides), high-performance seeds, crop nutrition, application equipment, animal health products, biological solutions, agricultural plastics, and industrial safety equipment — to agricultural and livestock producers across Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. The company operates a multi-brand strategy combining proprietary brands (FORAVANT, FORAVET, RECIFOR, Espuela) with international partner brands (ADAMA, ICL, Olli Semillas, Milagro, Nutrifilden, 4DRIP, Guarany, Fortec), supported by field technical accompaniment throughout the crop cycle.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 value
  • Technical field support leads to better technical decisions, higher crop yield, better use of investment, and follow-up throughout the entire cycle
Product overview1 text field

Foragro is an agricultural solutions company that connects agricultural products with producers across Latin America. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio organized into eight core product categories: crop protection (weeds, pest and disease control), high-performance seeds, crop nutrition, application equipment, animal health, biological solutions, agricultural plastics, and industrial safety. The company distributes products from multiple brand partners including Foravant, Foravet, Recifor, ADAMA, Olli Semillas, Milagro, ICL, Nutrifilden, 4DRIP, Guarany, and Fortec, while also developing its own branded products like Espuela herbicide.

Product and service9 records
1Crop Protection (Protección de cultivos)
CategoryCrop protection inputs (herbicides, pesticides, fungicides)
Description

Solutions for the control of weeds, pests, and diseases to protect crop yield, offered to agricultural producers in Central and South America via Foragro's proprietary brands (FORAVANT, RECIFOR) and partner brands such as ADAMA.

2High-Performance Seeds (Semillas de alto desempeño)
CategorySeed inputs
Description

High-performance seed genetics and materials that maximize crop potential from the start of the growing cycle, supplied via partner brand Olli Semillas and other genetics providers to agricultural producers in the region.

3Crop Nutrition (Nutrición de cultivos)
CategoryFertilizers and crop nutrition
Description

Specialized crop nutrition solutions that optimize growth, productivity, and quality, supplied via partner brands ICL (fertilizers and specialty minerals) and Nutrifilden to agricultural producers.

4Application Equipment (Equipos de aplicación)
CategoryAgricultural application equipment
Description

Tools and equipment for efficient, precise, and safe application of crop inputs, supplied via partner brand Guarany to agricultural producers and field operators.

5Animal Health (Salud animal)
CategoryAnimal health and veterinary products
Description

Veterinary solutions supporting livestock productivity and animal welfare, offered under the proprietary FORAVET brand to cattle ranchers and livestock farmers in Central America.

6Biological Solutions (Soluciones biológicas)
CategoryBiological agricultural inputs
Description

Biological alternatives that strengthen crops naturally and sustainably, supplied to agricultural producers seeking sustainable input options in the region.

7Agricultural Plastics (Plásticos agrícolas)
CategoryAgricultural plastics and field materials
Description

Agricultural plastic materials that optimize production processes and field management, supplied to producers for crop and field operations.

8Industrial Safety (Seguridad industrial)
CategoryIndustrial safety / PPE
Description

Industrial safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) that protect farmers and equipment during daily operations, distributed to agricultural producers and operators.

9Espuela Herbicide
CategoryCrop protection - herbicide (pasture weed control)
Description

Proprietary Foragro herbicide product for woody weed control in pastures, referenced in producer testimonials as effective for pasture management in cattle zones of Juigalpa and Santo Domingo, Nicaragua.

Scale indicator2 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership10 partners
1FORAVANT
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Proprietary brand of Foragro offering agricultural solutions including crop protection, nutrition, and seeds. Part of the company's multi-brand portfolio strategy.

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2FORAVET
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Proprietary animal health brand of Foragro providing veterinary solutions for productivity and animal welfare.

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3RECIFOR
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Agricultural input brand in Foragro's portfolio serving the Central American market.

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4OLLI SEMILLAS
Strategic tierSupportingTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Seed brand partner providing high-performance genetic materials for agricultural producers in the region.

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5MILAGRO
Strategic tierSupportingTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Agricultural input brand partner serving the regional market with specialized crop solutions.

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6ICL
Strategic tierSupportingTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

International fertilizer and specialty minerals company partner providing crop nutrition solutions.

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7NUTRIFELDEN
Strategic tierSupportingTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Nutrition brand partner offering specialized agricultural nutrition products.

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84 DRIP
Strategic tierSupportingTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Irrigation solutions brand partner providing drip irrigation and water management technology.

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9GUARANY
Strategic tierSupportingTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Application equipment brand partner providing spraying and application tools for efficient, precise and safe application.

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10FORTEC
Strategic tierSupportingTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Agricultural input brand partner serving the regional market.

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Recent move6 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Disagro
TypeDirect peer
Description

Disagro is a Guatemala-based agricultural inputs distributor offering crop protection, fertilizers, seeds and adjuvants to Central American producers. It is Foragro's closest geographic and product peer, competing head-to-head in Guatemala and neighboring markets.

2Agripac
TypeDirect peer
Description

Agripac is an Ecuadorian agricultural inputs company distributing crop protection, fertilizers, seeds and veterinary products. It mirrors Foragro's multi-category distribution model across the Andean and Pacific coast agro-economies.

3Farmagro (Peru)
TypeRegional player
Description

Farmagro is a Peruvian agricultural inputs distributor serving Andean and coastal growers with crop protection and nutrition products. Comparable to Foragro as a regional distributor with proprietary brands, though focused on Peru rather than Central America.

4ADAMA Ltd.
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

ADAMA is a global crop protection company that is also a principal brand partner of Foragro. It overlaps through direct sales of generic agrochemicals in Latin America, competing for the same grower wallet while simultaneously relying on distributors like Foragro.

5Syngenta (now Syngenta Group)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Syngenta is a global crop protection and seed company with deep LATAM presence. It competes with Foragro through direct sales of branded chemistry and seeds, while Foragro represents alternative international brands.

6Bayer Crop Science
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Bayer Crop Science is a global agricultural inputs leader selling seeds, crop protection and digital agronomy tools across Latin America. It represents the multinational competitive benchmark against which Foragro's localized service model is positioned.

7Corteva Agriscience
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Corteva is a global seed and crop protection company serving LATAM growers through its own salesforce and distributors. Its hybrid seed portfolio overlaps with Foragro's high-performance seeds category.

8FMC Corporation
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

FMC is a global crop protection and plant health company with a strong Latin America footprint through direct sales and channel partners. It competes in the same chemistry segments as Foragro's distribution portfolio.

9UPL Limited
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

UPL is an Indian-headquartered global agrochemical company with extensive LATAM operations, often via local distribution partners. It represents the open-tier competitive model that pressures Foragro's branded distribution business.

10Albaugh LLC
TypeDirect peer
Description

Albaugh is a US-based global generic crop protection manufacturer and distributor with a particularly strong presence in Latin America. It is comparable to Foragro in targeting generic and value-branded chemistry for LATAM growers, often through local distribution.

Market position
Strengths5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers2 records

Each record includes

Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature2 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Foragro

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Foragro firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Foragro
Legal name
Foragro Company
Website
https://foragro.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1988
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
251–500 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Foragro industry classification

Industry
Product category
Agricultural Inputs Distribution
NAICS
Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)
SIC
Agricultural Chemicals (2870)
akta.pro primary industry
Organic & Biological Input Retail (Biostimulants, Biopesticides, OMRI) (AFABAJAK)
akta.pro secondary industry
Seed & Trait Distribution (Dealer Networks) (AFABAJAD)

Keywords

  • Crop protection products
  • Agricultural inputs distribution
  • Crop nutrition solutions
  • High-performance seeds
  • Animal health products

Where Foragro is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Guatemala City
HQ country
Guatemala
HQ region
Latin America

Offices8 records

Markets served

Foragro business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Agricultural inputs distribution: Foragro distributes a diversified portfolio of agricultural inputs including crop protection products, seeds, crop nutrition, application equipment, animal health products, biological solutions, agricultural plastics, and industrial safety equipment. The company connects agricultural solutions with producers through a network of strategic partners and brands.
  2. International trade - Imports and exports: The company maintains international commercial relationships enabling constant import and export flow, strengthening presence in global markets through containerized trade of agricultural products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Foragro product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Foragro distributes a diversified portfolio of agricultural inputs — crop protection products (herbicides, pesticides, fungicides), high-performance seeds, crop nutrition, application equipment, animal health products, biological solutions, agricultural plastics, and industrial safety equipment — to agricultural and livestock producers across Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. The company operates a multi-brand strategy combining proprietary brands (FORAVANT, FORAVET, RECIFOR, Espuela) with international partner brands (ADAMA, ICL, Olli Semillas, Milagro, Nutrifilden, 4DRIP, Guarany, Fortec), supported by field technical accompaniment throughout the crop cycle.

Product overview

Foragro is an agricultural solutions company that connects agricultural products with producers across Latin America. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio organized into eight core product categories: crop protection (weeds, pest and disease control), high-performance seeds, crop nutrition, application equipment, animal health, biological solutions, agricultural plastics, and industrial safety. The company distributes products from multiple brand partners including Foravant, Foravet, Recifor, ADAMA, Olli Semillas, Milagro, ICL, Nutrifilden, 4DRIP, Guarany, and Fortec, while also developing its own branded products like Espuela herbicide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Crop Protection (Protección de cultivos) Solutions for the control of weeds, pests, and diseases to protect crop yield, offered to agricultural producers in Central and South America via Foragro's proprietary brands (FORAVANT, RECIFOR) and partner brands such as ADAMA.
  • High-Performance Seeds (Semillas de alto desempeño) High-performance seed genetics and materials that maximize crop potential from the start of the growing cycle, supplied via partner brand Olli Semillas and other genetics providers to agricultural producers in the region.
  • Crop Nutrition (Nutrición de cultivos) Specialized crop nutrition solutions that optimize growth, productivity, and quality, supplied via partner brands ICL (fertilizers and specialty minerals) and Nutrifilden to agricultural producers.
  • Application Equipment (Equipos de aplicación) Tools and equipment for efficient, precise, and safe application of crop inputs, supplied via partner brand Guarany to agricultural producers and field operators.
  • Animal Health (Salud animal) Veterinary solutions supporting livestock productivity and animal welfare, offered under the proprietary FORAVET brand to cattle ranchers and livestock farmers in Central America.
  • Biological Solutions (Soluciones biológicas) Biological alternatives that strengthen crops naturally and sustainably, supplied to agricultural producers seeking sustainable input options in the region.
  • Agricultural Plastics (Plásticos agrícolas) Agricultural plastic materials that optimize production processes and field management, supplied to producers for crop and field operations.
  • Industrial Safety (Seguridad industrial) Industrial safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) that protect farmers and equipment during daily operations, distributed to agricultural producers and operators.
  • Espuela Herbicide Proprietary Foragro herbicide product for woody weed control in pastures, referenced in producer testimonials as effective for pasture management in cattle zones of Juigalpa and Santo Domingo, Nicaragua.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Technical field support leads to better technical decisions, higher crop yield, better use of investment, and follow-up throughout the entire cycle

Companies that use Foragro

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Foragro technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Foragro partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

  • FORAVANTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProprietary brand of Foragro offering agricultural solutions including crop protection, nutrition, and seeds. Part of the company's multi-brand portfolio strategy.
  • FORAVETcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProprietary animal health brand of Foragro providing veterinary solutions for productivity and animal welfare.
  • RECIFORcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural input brand in Foragro's portfolio serving the Central American market.
  • OLLI SEMILLASsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeed brand partner providing high-performance genetic materials for agricultural producers in the region.
  • MILAGROsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural input brand partner serving the regional market with specialized crop solutions.
  • ICLsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational fertilizer and specialty minerals company partner providing crop nutrition solutions.
  • NUTRIFELDENsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNutrition brand partner offering specialized agricultural nutrition products.
  • 4 DRIPsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIrrigation solutions brand partner providing drip irrigation and water management technology.
  • GUARANYsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApplication equipment brand partner providing spraying and application tools for efficient, precise and safe application.
  • FORTECsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural input brand partner serving the regional market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Foragro competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Disagro: Disagro is a Guatemala-based agricultural inputs distributor offering crop protection, fertilizers, seeds and adjuvants to Central American producers. It is Foragro's closest geographic and product peer, competing head-to-head in Guatemala and neighboring markets.
  • Agripac: Agripac is an Ecuadorian agricultural inputs company distributing crop protection, fertilizers, seeds and veterinary products. It mirrors Foragro's multi-category distribution model across the Andean and Pacific coast agro-economies.
  • Albaugh LLC: Albaugh is a US-based global generic crop protection manufacturer and distributor with a particularly strong presence in Latin America. It is comparable to Foragro in targeting generic and value-branded chemistry for LATAM growers, often through local distribution.

Regional players

  • Farmagro (Peru): Farmagro is a Peruvian agricultural inputs distributor serving Andean and coastal growers with crop protection and nutrition products. Comparable to Foragro as a regional distributor with proprietary brands, though focused on Peru rather than Central America.

Broad incumbents

  • ADAMA Ltd. ADAMA is a global crop protection company that is also a principal brand partner of Foragro. It overlaps through direct sales of generic agrochemicals in Latin America, competing for the same grower wallet while simultaneously relying on distributors like Foragro.
  • Syngenta (now Syngenta Group): Syngenta is a global crop protection and seed company with deep LATAM presence. It competes with Foragro through direct sales of branded chemistry and seeds, while Foragro represents alternative international brands.
  • Bayer Crop Science: Bayer Crop Science is a global agricultural inputs leader selling seeds, crop protection and digital agronomy tools across Latin America. It represents the multinational competitive benchmark against which Foragro's localized service model is positioned.
  • Corteva Agriscience: Corteva is a global seed and crop protection company serving LATAM growers through its own salesforce and distributors. Its hybrid seed portfolio overlaps with Foragro's high-performance seeds category.
  • FMC Corporation: FMC is a global crop protection and plant health company with a strong Latin America footprint through direct sales and channel partners. It competes in the same chemistry segments as Foragro's distribution portfolio.
  • UPL Limited: UPL is an Indian-headquartered global agrochemical company with extensive LATAM operations, often via local distribution partners. It represents the open-tier competitive model that pressures Foragro's branded distribution business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Foragro social profiles

Digital presence

Foragro financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Foragro leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Foragro funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

Foragro M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about Foragro

What does Foragro do?

Foragro distributes a diversified portfolio of agricultural inputs — crop protection products (herbicides, pesticides, fungicides), high-performance seeds, crop nutrition, application equipment, animal health products, biological solutions, agricultural plastics, and industrial safety equipment — to agricultural and livestock producers across Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. The company operates a multi-brand strategy combining proprietary brands (FORAVANT, FORAVET, RECIFOR, Espuela) with international partner brands (ADAMA, ICL, Olli Semillas, Milagro, Nutrifilden, 4DRIP, Guarany, Fortec), supported by field technical accompaniment throughout the crop cycle.

Is Foragro a public or private company?

Foragro is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Foragro founded?

Foragro was founded in 1988. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is Foragro based?

Foragro is headquartered in Guatemala City, Guatemala, in the Latin America region.

How does Foragro make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Agricultural inputs distribution is the primary driver. The others are international trade - Imports and exports.

Who are Foragro's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Disagro, Agripac and Albaugh LLC. Farmagro (Peru) is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are ADAMA Ltd., Syngenta (now Syngenta Group), Bayer Crop Science, Corteva Agriscience, FMC Corporation and UPL Limited.

Does Foragro have an API?

No public API is recorded for Foragro.

What industry is Foragro in?

Foragro's product category is Agricultural Inputs Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABAJAK, Organic & Biological Input Retail (Biostimulants, Biopesticides, OMRI), with a secondary code of AFABAJAD, Seed & Trait Distribution (Dealer Networks). Its NAICS code is 3253 and its SIC code is 2870.

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