TIBA

What TIBA does

TIBA (legal name: Tiba FOR TRADING & AGENCIES & AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT) is an Egyptian privately held agribusiness founded in 1981 that distributes and partially manufactures agricultural inputs. The company's core offering is a 1,000+ product portfolio organized across five lines: seeds and genetics, commodity fertilizers, crop nutrition (foliar, fertigation, micronutrients), crop protection (fungicides, insecticides, herbicides), and biostimulants (amino acids, seaweed extracts, mycorrhiza). These are sold under both owned sub-brands (MANVERT, GroGreen, Elicitech, BRANDT) and distribution arrangements with global agricultural majors including Bayer, Corteva, FMC, Van Iperen, Indogulf, Astra, HEFE, King Quenson, and Endogolf. Technology layers include drone-powered precision agriculture, smart irrigation systems (drip, subsurface, sensor-based scheduling) claiming up to 50% water reduction versus flood irrigation, an integrated pest management programme using beneficial insects and pheromone traps, and cold-chain quality-control protocols from harvest through delivery.

The business is vertically integrated upstream through the El-Fayoum 200-acre research farm for seed trials and soil improvement, the Nile Delta cultivation farm, the New Valley desert reclamation farm, the Cairo blending and packaging plant for specialty fertilizers, and the Alexandria formulation factory serving the North Africa export market. Logistics assets include a 12,000 m² climate-controlled Obour warehouse and the Port Said Export Warehouse. TIBA generates revenue through one-time product sales (priced per inquiry, with bulk rates for distributors and commercial buyers), bundled agronomic consulting and technical services, and a dedicated export division handling international shipments to 12 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Go-to-market is sales-led and field-driven: 11 domestic branches staffed by 80 agronomists deliver on-farm consultation, soil analysis, tailored treatment plans, and last-mile delivery to roughly 20,000 active customers, supplemented by a website-based inquiry channel and an export inside-sales team reachable via phone and WhatsApp. Customer segments are Egyptian smallholder and commercial farmers as the primary base, large commercial farms/agricultural enterprises as a secondary segment, and 500+ international distributors as a parallel primary export segment.

Name

TIBA

Legal name

Tiba FOR TRADING & AGENCIES & AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT

Website

https://tiba-egypt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TIBA is a privately held Egyptian agribusiness founded in 1981 that distributes and manufactures agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, crop protection, nutrition, biostimulants) through 11 branches and 80 agronomists, serving 20,000 domestic farmers and exporting to 12 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Inputs Distribution

NAICS

Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract Warehousing, Blending & Distribution for Agrochemicals (bulk handling, IBC/drum management) (AFABAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Agronomy Advisory & Field Services (Retailer-Affiliated) (AFABAJAH), Packaging, Filling & Repacking Services (bottling, bagging, relabeling) (AFABAIAG), Fertilizer Production & Granulation Services (Tolling, Compaction, Prilling) (AFABABAI), Crop Spraying & Chemical Application Services (Ground Rig) (AFACAAAB)

Keywords

• Agricultural inputs distribution
• Crop protection products
• Fertilizer distribution
• Crop nutrition products
• Agricultural consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mansoura

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Inputs Trading & Distribution: TIBA distributes a comprehensive range of agricultural inputs including commodity fertilizers, crop protection products (fungicides, insecticides, herbicides), crop nutrition products, seeds & genetics, and biostimulants. The company acts as a distributor and agent for global agricultural brands, selling products directly to farmers and through its branch network across Egypt. Revenue is generated through product sales with per-unit pricing, with bulk supply available for distributors, farms, and commercial buyers.
2. Agricultural Consulting & Technical Services: TIBA provides expert agronomist consultations, soil condition analysis, crop-specific tailored treatment plans, and field guidance throughout the growing season. These advisory services support product sales and drive customer loyalty.
3. Export & International Trade: Dedicated export division managing international shipments to 12 countries across 4 continents. TIBA exports agricultural products including seeds, fertilizers, crop nutrition, crop protection, and biostimulants to 500+ international partners, generating foreign revenue through direct export relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TIBA distributes a comprehensive portfolio of agricultural inputs including commodity fertilizers, crop protection products (fungicides, insecticides, herbicides), crop nutrition products, seeds & genetics, and biostimulants across Egypt through an 11-branch network with 80 agronomists providing on-farm consultation and tailored treatment plans. The company also operates an export division supplying agricultural inputs to 500+ partners across 12 countries on 4 continents, while running formulation and packaging plants, research farms, and logistics warehouses.

Product overview

TIBA FOR TRADING & AGENCIES & AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT is a leading Egyptian agricultural inputs distributor established in 1981, operating as an integrated agribusiness with research farms, manufacturing facilities, and distribution branches. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized across five main product lines: (1) Seeds & Genetics covering field crops, vegetable, and hybrid seeds; (2) Commodity Fertilizers including NPK formulations (15-15-15, 12-12-17, 19-19-19, 6-6-42), calcium nitrate, magnesium sulphate, DAP, TSP, and SSP; (3) Crop Nutrition featuring foliar nutrition, fertigation products, and micronutrients; (4) Crop Protection encompassing fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides; and (5) Biostimulants including amino acids, seaweed extracts, and mycorrhiza. TIBA distributes products under multiple sub-brands including MANVERT (Spanish fertilizers and biostimulants), GroGreen (water-soluble compounds and gel fertilizers), Elicitech (Elastic Technology formulations), and BRANDT (nutritional and biostimulant products), alongside partnerships with global brands such as Bayer, Corteva, FMC, and Van Iperen. The company serves over 20,000 customers through 11 branches across Egypt and exports to 12 countries spanning Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seeds & Genetics High-performance seed varieties and genetic solutions covering field crops seeds, vegetable seeds, and hybrid seeds for better agricultural yields, sold to farmers and commercial buyers across Egypt and export markets.
• Commodity Fertilizers Bulk and granular fertilizers for large-scale agriculture and export markets, including nitrogen fertilizers, phosphate fertilizers, potassium fertilizers, and NPK compound formulations (such as 15-15-15, 12-12-17, 19-19-19, and 6-6-42).
• Crop Nutrition Specialized foliar and fertigation products to optimize crop nutrient uptake, including foliar nutrition, micronutrients, chelated iron (EDDHA), calcium-zinc-boron formulations, and specialty plant nutrition products.
• Crop Protection Fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides to keep crops healthy and productive, covering a wide range of pest and disease control solutions for cereals, vegetables, fruits, and specialty crops.
• Biostimulants Natural and biological solutions that stimulate plant growth and stress tolerance, including amino acids, seaweed extracts, mycorrhiza products, and microbial formulations targeting crop resilience.
• Agricultural Consulting & Technical Services Expert agronomist consultations, soil condition analysis, crop-specific tailored treatment plans, and field guidance throughout the growing season delivered by 80 in-house agronomists to farmers across Egypt.
• Export & International Trade Direct export of agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, crop nutrition, crop protection, biostimulants) to 500+ international partners across 12 countries, supported by port-side logistics facilities at Port Said.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces water consumption by up to 50% compared to traditional flood irrigation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 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

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• BayerminorOthersBayer is one of the global agricultural brands whose products TIBA distributes in the Egyptian market through its branch network. TIBA serves as a distribution partner for Bayer's crop protection and agricultural input products.
• ManvertminorOthersManvert is a Spanish agricultural input brand whose biostimulant and fertilizer products (including MANVERT KINOFOL, MANVERT Silicon, MANVERT Rooting, MANVERT PRO series) are distributed by TIBA in Egypt.
• Van IperenminorOthersVan Iperen is a global fertilizer brand whose products TIBA distributes across Egypt through its branch network.
• Astra AgricultureminorOthersAstra Agriculture is one of the brands TIBA distributes in the Egyptian market, featured in the brand logos section of the TIBA website.
• IndogulfminorOthersIndogulf is a global agricultural inputs company whose products are distributed by TIBA in Egypt, featured among the brand partners on TIBA's website.
• CortevaminorOthersCorteva Agriscience products are distributed by TIBA in Egypt, appearing among the brand partners on TIBA's product listing pages.
• BRANDTminorOthersBRANDT is an American agricultural inputs company whose biostimulant and fertilizer products (BRANDT Cnverge SRN, BRANDT AminoPlex V, BRANDT InVigo) are distributed by TIBA in Egypt.
• FMCminorOthersFMC Corporation agricultural products are distributed by TIBA in Egypt, listed among the brand partners on TIBA's product pages.
• HEFE FertilizerminorOthersHEFE Fertilizer brand products are distributed by TIBA in Egypt, appearing among the brand logos on the TIBA product listing.
• Endogolf GroupminorOthersEndogolf Group products are distributed by TIBA in Egypt, featured among the brand partners on TIBA's product pages.
• King QuensonminorOthersKing Quenson agricultural input products are distributed by TIBA in Egypt, listed among brand partners on TIBA's product pages.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Corteva Agriscience: Global seeds and crop protection company with significant MENA distribution — directly comparable in seeds and crop protection, and also a TIBA distribution principal.
• Bayer Crop Science: Global crop protection and seeds major with operations across Egypt and the region — overlaps with TIBA's crop protection and seed portfolio and is also a TIBA distribution principal.
• Yara International: Global fertilizer producer and distributor with extensive presence across MENA and Africa — comparable through its commodity fertilizer portfolio and direct farmer-facing crop nutrition programs.
• K+S AG: Global fertilizer and specialty plant nutrition producer — comparable in commodity fertilizer categories (potash, magnesium sulphate, specialty fertilizers) where TIBA distributes and exports.
• ICL Group: Global specialty fertilizer and agrochemical company with MENA operations — comparable in specialty plant nutrition and water-soluble fertilizer categories that overlap with TIBA's crop nutrition portfolio.
• UPL Limited: Global agrochemical manufacturer and distributor with strong footprint in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia — directly comparable in product portfolio (crop protection, seeds, biostimulants) and emerging-market distribution focus.
• Haifa Group: Global specialty plant nutrition company selling water-soluble fertilizers and crop nutrition products — directly comparable to TIBA's crop nutrition and water-soluble NPK lines (e.g., GroGreen).
• FMC Corporation: Global crop protection manufacturer with presence in MENA and Africa — overlaps with TIBA's crop protection portfolio and is also a TIBA distribution principal.
• ADAMA: Global crop protection manufacturer and distributor with deep presence across emerging markets including Egypt — comparable in product focus (crop protection chemistry) and indirect overlap as a principal whose products TIBA also distributes.

Direct peers

• Agrimatco: Egypt- and MENA-headquartered agribusiness group distributing fertilizers, crop protection, seeds, and agronomic advisory to farmers — directly comparable in geography, product categories, and direct-to-farmer distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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