Ropa

What Ropa does

ROPA Ukraine (ТОВ «РОПА Україна») is a Ukrainian agricultural machinery dealer and manufacturer, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Kyiv. The company operates as the exclusive official distributor in Ukraine for three premium European brands — HORSCH (seeders, sprayers, tillage equipment), ROPA Fahrzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH (beet and potato harvesters), and Ludwig Bergmann GmbH (organic fertilizer spreaders, transfer trailers) — while simultaneously manufacturing its own product line under the DRAGON, ALLIGATOR, KRAKEN, and MANGUST trademarks, consisting of liquid fertilizer applicators and pre-sowing cultivators designed and built by Ukrainian specialists for local soil and climate conditions. The company generates revenue through three streams: new and used agricultural machinery sales, original spare parts supply from two warehouses (Polkovnyche in Kyiv Oblast and Khmelnytskyi), and certified service and repair delivered by engineers trained at HORSCH Germany and HORSCH Ukraine facilities. The go-to-market combines direct field sales with a professional consultation model, augmented by agricultural exhibitions (TOP CROPS, AgroChallenge, Agroshow), field-day demonstrations, customer training programs, and participation in industry conferences co-organized with banks, Bayer Crop Science, and seed producers. ROPA Ukraine serves a horizontally segmented customer base of large agricultural enterprises and small-to-medium farms across the entire territory of Ukraine, with the own-brand ALLIGATOR cultivator qualifying for the Ukrainian government's 25%/40% state compensation program on domestically produced machinery, providing a price-driven lever in the cultivator category.

Name

Ropa

Legal name

ТОВ «РОПА Україна»

Website

https://ropa.in.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ROPA Ukraine is an official Ukrainian dealer of HORSCH, ROPA (Germany), and Bergmann agricultural machinery, and a manufacturer of own-brand DRAGON, ALLIGATOR, KRAKEN, and MANGUST liquid fertilizer applicators and cultivators, serving farms across Ukraine with equipment sales, spare parts, and certified service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural machinery sales: Sales of new and used agricultural machinery from HORSCH, ROPA, and BERGMANN brands, as well as own-manufactured products (DRAGON, ALLIGATOR, KRAKEN, MANGUST). Both new and used equipment available at competitive prices due to direct cooperation with manufacturers.
2. Spare parts supply: Supply of original spare parts for all sold brands. Large own warehouses with wide assortment of parts from individual components to assembled units. Parts sourced directly from manufacturers at favorable prices.
3. Service and repair: Full service and repair of agricultural machinery from own production and represented brands. European-quality service with certified engineers trained at HORSCH Germany and HORSCH Ukraine.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ROPA Ukraine is the official Ukrainian dealer of HORSCH, ROPA, and BERGMANN agricultural machinery (precision seeders, self-propelled and trailed sprayers, cultivators, beet harvesters, organic fertilizer spreaders, and beet transfer trailers), and concurrently manufactures its own line of precision farming implements under the DRAGON, ALLIGATOR, KRAKEN, and MANGUST brands. The company also supplies original spare parts from its two regional warehouses and provides certified equipment service and repair by engineers trained at HORSCH Germany and HORSCH Ukraine.

Product overview

ROPA Ukraine is an official dealer of agricultural machinery, operating as a unified portfolio of distributed international brands and proprietary products. The portfolio consists of two main categories: (1) Distributed international brands including ROPA (beet and potato harvesters), HORSCH (precision seeders, sprayers, tillage equipment), and BERGMANN (organic fertilizer spreaders, transfer trailers); and (2) Own-brand products including DRAGON, ALLIGATOR, and MANGUST liquid fertilizer applicators developed and manufactured in Ukraine. The company provides complete service ecosystem including original spare parts, European-quality service, and technical support across all brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DRAGON: Apparatus for root-zone application of liquid fertilizers (liquid fertilizer applicator) — a Ukrainian-made product for precise fertilizer application.
• ALLIGATOR
• KRAKEN
• MANGUST

Products and services

• ROPA Tiger 6 Beet Harvester Most powerful beet harvester in the world, distributed by ROPA Ukraine. Features a 700 hp (768 hp) engine with 16.12L displacement for efficient sugar beet harvesting operations.
• HORSCH Maestro Precision Seeders Family of HORSCH precision seeders including Maestro SV/SX, SW, DV, RV, CV, and SW AHL variants, distributed in Ukraine. Features AirVac and AirSpeed dosing systems for pinpoint sowing, working speeds up to 15 km/h, seed hoppers up to 2000L, fertilizer tanks up to 7000L, ISOBUS terminal compatibility, AutoForce automatic pressure regulation, and configurations from 12 to 36 rows for corn, sunflower, sugar beets, soybeans, and rapeseed.
• HORSCH Pronto Universal Seeding Complexes Universal HORSCH seeding complexes (Pronto SW and Pronto AS) distributed in Ukraine. Combine pre-sowing soil preparation, seeding, and rolling in one pass. Pronto SW offers 8-12m working width with 12000/17000L seed hoppers and PPF (Precision Placement of Fertilizers) system; Pronto AS offers 6m working width with 3500-5000L hopper capacity and TurboDisc double-disc coulters.
• HORSCH Focus TD Strip-Till Seeding System Strip-till seeding system with TerraGrip legs for targeted soil loosening and fertilizer placement at various depths. 5000L hopper with 40:60 seed/fertilizer ratio. Available in 4m, 6m, and 6m 3-point configurations. Distributed in Ukraine by ROPA Ukraine.
• HORSCH Tiger MT Heavy Disc Harrow and Deep Ripper Heavy disc harrow and deep ripper combination designed for corn and sunflower stubble cultivation. Provides intensive shredding on heavy soils with loosening depth up to 35cm. TerraGrip legs with 800kg trip force. Distributed in Ukraine by ROPA Ukraine.
• HORSCH Leeb Self-Propelled Sprayers Self-propelled HORSCH sprayers (Leeb VL and Leeb PT) distributed in Ukraine. Leeb VL features ComfortDriveFlex variable chassis, 280hp FPT engine, working speed up to 32 km/h, tank capacity 5000/6000/8000L, and boom widths 30-36m with BoomControl. Leeb PT is a high-clearance model for tall crops with 326-354hp MTU engine, 5000L tank, and 140-160cm ground clearance.
• HORSCH Leeb Trailed Sprayers Trailed HORSCH sprayers (Leeb GS, Leeb LT, Leeb AX) distributed in Ukraine. Tank capacities range from 3800L to 8000L; boom widths 18-42m with up to 42 partial sections. Features include BoomControl ECO/Pro/Pro Plus automatic boom guidance, CCS Pro automatic cleaning systems, and stainless steel or polymer tank options.
• HORSCH Serto SC Compact High-Capacity Seeder Compact HORSCH seeder with 10-12m working width and 6000L hopper (60:40 split). Features PowerDisc coulter for heavy conditions. Working speed 10-20 km/h. Distributed in Ukraine by ROPA Ukraine.
• BERGMANN RRW 400/500 Sugar Beet Transfer Trailer Sugar beet unloading and transfer trailer with 39-50.7 cubic meter capacity. Transfer rate 2100 t/h. Features crab walking for reduced soil compaction. Unloading time 45-60 seconds. Distributed in Ukraine by ROPA Ukraine.
• BERGMANN TSW Universal Organic Fertilizer Spreaders BERGMANN universal spreaders (TSW series) for organic fertilizer application, distributed in Ukraine by ROPA Ukraine. Bergmann is a third-generation German family company with over 100 years of experience in agricultural and transport equipment manufacturing.
• ALLIGATOR Pre-Sowing Cultivator Cultivator for pre-sowing soil cultivation, designed and manufactured in Ukraine by ROPA Ukraine's specialists. Available in 6m, 9m, and 12m models with various configurations for different operating conditions. Qualifies for 25% Ukrainian state compensation program for domestically produced machinery.
• DRAGON Liquid Fertilizer Applicator Injectable applicator for precise root-zone application of liquid fertilizers, manufactured by ROPA Ukraine. Three models: AM (11.2m, 17/33/45 rows), AL (16.8m, 25/45/65 rows), and AXL (18m, 37/53/73 rows). Features 6000L stainless steel tank, 12 injection nozzles per dosing wheel, central dosing hub system, rubber shock absorbers for micro-relief copying up to 30cm, and computer-controlled operation from the tractor cab.
• KRAKEN Compact Liquid Fertilizer Applicator Lightweight, compact, and maneuverable liquid fertilizer applicator manufactured by ROPA Ukraine for medium-sized farmers. Similar technology to DRAGON but with simpler design and smaller plastic tank. Used for precise root-zone liquid fertilizer application.
• MANGUST Compact Liquid Fertilizer Injector Compact liquid fertilizer injector applicator designed for small farms. 800L tank capacity, 6m working width. Modular design allowing tank installation front or back on tractors, and use on seeders from various manufacturers. Manufactured by ROPA Ukraine.
• Original Spare Parts Supply Supply of original spare parts for HORSCH, ROPA, BERGMANN, and own-manufactured equipment. Large own warehouses in Polkovnyche (Kyiv Oblast) and Khmelnytskyi with wide assortment of parts from individual components to assembled units. Parts sourced directly from manufacturers at favorable prices and delivered via Nova Poshta across Ukraine.
• Agricultural Machinery Service and Repair Full service and repair of agricultural machinery from ROPA Ukraine's own production (DRAGON, ALLIGATOR, KRAKEN, MANGUST) and represented brands (HORSCH, ROPA, BERGMANN). European-quality service with certified engineers trained at HORSCH Germany and HORSCH Ukraine facilities. Service base in Polkovnyche.

Quantifiable outcome

• Government compensation program: 25% and 40% state compensation available for domestically produced machinery (ALLIGATOR)

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HORSCH UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2020Co-organizer of rapeseed conferences and field day events with ROPA Ukraine. Provides base for training, demonstrations, and professional events. ROPA Ukraine conducts joint customer training, field days, and industry events with HORSCH Ukraine.
• Interseeds RapeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2020Co-organizer of rapeseed conferences 'RAPESEED UNDER NEW ECONOMY AND CLIMATE CHANGE' held in February 2020, presenting market outlooks and rapeseed hybrid yield results in Ukraine.
• Bayer Crop ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2020Co-organizer of rapeseed conferences held in February 2020, presenting rapeseed cultivation technology topics.
• HORSCHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorROPA Ukraine is an official dealer and distributor of German HORSCH agricultural machinery including seeders, sprayers, cultivators, and tillage equipment. Serves as HORSCH Ukraine partner for training, demonstration events, and field days. Company staff trained at HORSCH Germany (Leeb) and HORSCH Ukraine facilities.
• ROPA (German parent company)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorROPA Ukraine is the official dealer of ROPA Fahrzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH (based in Sittelsdorf, Germany), one of the most significant manufacturers of beet and potato harvesting equipment. Sells ROPA Tiger 6, the world's most powerful beet harvester.
• Bergmann (Ludwig Bergmann GmbH)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial dealer of Bergmann agricultural machinery, a third-generation family company with over 100 years of experience manufacturing agricultural and transport equipment, including organic fertilizer spreaders TSW and beet handling equipment.
• Work.uaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWork.ua is Ukraine's #1 job search platform. ROPA Ukraine uses Work.ua as its recruitment partner for hiring staff, as evidenced by Work.ua branding on the website footer.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CLAAS: Global manufacturer of combine harvesters, tractors and crop equipment that competes in the same Ukrainian machinery market served by ROPA Ukraine, but at substantially greater scale and with a fully owned direct dealer model.
• HORSCH Maschinen GmbH: German manufacturer of seeding, tillage and spraying equipment whose products ROPA Ukraine distributes. ROPA Ukraine competes at the end-customer level with HORSCH's own dealer presence in Ukraine, making it a directly comparable but much larger incumbent in the same agricultural equipment niche.
• Deere & Company (John Deere): World's largest agricultural machinery manufacturer with broad product coverage across tractors, sprayers, seeding and harvesting. Competes with ROPA Ukraine for premium equipment buyers in Ukraine via its own direct dealer network.
• AGCO Corporation: Global agricultural machinery group (Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Valtra) operating dealer networks in Ukraine that compete with ROPA Ukraine's premium European brand portfolio for large-farm equipment customers.
• CNH Industrial (Case IH / New Holland): Major agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer with established dealer presence in Ukraine. Competes for the same large-enterprise farm customers that ROPA Ukraine serves with HORSCH, ROPA and BERGMANN equipment.

Direct peers

• Lemken: German family-owned manufacturer of tillage, seeding and crop care equipment whose product portfolio overlaps directly with HORSCH machinery retailed by ROPA Ukraine. Sells through independent dealer networks into Ukrainian farms in the same mid-to-large scale agricultural segment.
• Kverneland Group: European manufacturer of arable farming equipment (tillage, seeding, crop care, hay tools) competing with HORSCH/ROPA Germany brands carried by ROPA Ukraine. Operates through comparable dealer/distributor models in Eastern European markets.
• Väderstad: Swedish manufacturer of tillage and seeding equipment with a strong European-precise-farming positioning. Competes head-to-head with HORSCH for sowing and cultivator customers in Ukrainian large-scale farms via its own dealer channel.
• Amazone: German manufacturer of soil tillage, seeding, fertilising and crop protection equipment directly overlapping with the HORSCH portfolio ROPA Ukraine distributes (Leeb sprayers, Pronto seeders, Tiger tillage). Competes through parallel dealer networks in the Ukrainian market for premium agricultural machinery customers.
• Kuhn Group: French manufacturer of agricultural equipment covering tillage, seeding, spraying, fertilization and livestock machinery. Competes in the same product categories as ROPA Ukraine's distributed brands and sells via independent dealer networks into Ukraine.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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