Hektas

What Hektas does

Hektaş Ticaret Türk Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish agricultural inputs company founded in 1956 in Adana and headquartered in Gebze, Kocaeli. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes crop protection products (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, acaricides, fumigants, nematicides, biological products and pheromones), plant nutrition products (smart base fertilizers, organomineral fertilizers, foliar and drip-irrigation fertilizers, specialty products), animal health products (ruminant, poultry, pet), environmental health products, and seeds through its AREO subsidiary. Operations are supported by R&D centers including the Ankara High Technology Center and the AREO seed breeding facility in Antalya, with manufacturing at Gebze, Adana (organomineral fertilizers), and Bor/Niğde (FERBİS plant protection).

Hektaş is publicly listed on Borsa Istanbul under ticker HEKTS, with OYAK (Ordu Yardımlaşma Kurulu) as the largest shareholder at 46.87%. The company was included in the BIST 100 index in 2018, BIST 50 in 2019, and BIST 30 in 2022 and 2023, and entered the ISO 500 top industrial enterprises list in 2019. Its business model is built on B2B distribution through six regional directorates (Adana, Ankara, Antalya, Bursa, İzmir, Şanlıurfa) and an authorized dealer network across Turkey, with adjacent direct-to-farmer engagement via the Tarım Hektaş Müşteri Kulübü customer club and Çiftçi Danışma Hattı farmer advisory hotline.

The revenue model is product (hardware) sales across crop protection, plant nutrition, seeds, animal health, and environmental health. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set regionally through authorized dealers. Five acquisitions between 2017 and 2022 (Ferbİs Tarım, AREO Tohumculuk, Sunset Kimya, Arma İlaç, Agriventis) have expanded the portfolio and production capacity, while international subsidiaries in Australia (Agriventis, 51%-owned) and Uzbekistan (HEKTAŞ Asia LLC with 2026 UzOman JV) provide geographic diversification. Customer segments are organized vertically into agricultural producers/farmers, animal health/veterinary, and environmental health.

Name

Hektas

Legal name

Hektaş Ticaret Türk Anonim Şirketi

Website

https://hektas.com.tr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Hektaş is a Turkish agricultural inputs company that manufactures and distributes crop protection products, fertilizers, seeds, and animal health products to farmers and agricultural producers through a nationwide dealer network and six regional directorates across Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural chemicals and inputs (Crop protection / Plant nutrition / Seeds)

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42491)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Agronomy Advisory & Field Services (Retailer-Affiliated) (AFABAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pest Control Product Supply (Fumigants, Traps, Lures, Applicator Equipment) (AFAOAIAN), Seed & Trait Distribution (Dealer Networks) (AFABAJAD)

Keywords

• Crop protection products
• Plant nutrition fertilizers
• Agrochemical manufacturing
• Animal health pharmaceuticals
• Agricultural seed production

Headquarters

HQ city

Kocaeli

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crop Protection Products: Sale of plant protection products including fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, acaricides, fumigants, nematicides, winter struggle medicines, summer oils, spread-adhesives, feromones, and biological products. Revenue from B2B sales to agricultural dealers and farmers through regional network.
2. Plant Nutrition Products: Sale of fertilizers including smart base fertilizers, nitrogen-containing top fertilizers, leaf fertilizers, pure fertilizers, organomineral fertilizers, drip irrigation fertilizers, special products, and biological preparations.
3. Animal Health Products: Sale of veterinary pharmaceutical products for ruminants, poultry, and pets including vitamins, minerals, antiparasitics, and feed additives. Pet food business through distribution model.
4. Environmental Health Products: Sale of public health pest control products including rodententicides, insecticides for commercial and industrial use.
5. Seeds: Seed breeding and production through AREO subsidiary, including drought-resistant varieties developed in Australia through Agriventis.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hektaş manufactures and sells a complete portfolio of branded agricultural inputs to Turkish farmers and dealers, including over 250 plant protection products (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, acaricides, fumigants, nematicides, biologicals, pheromones), a full range of plant nutrition products (smart base, nitrogen top, leaf, pure, organomineral, drip irrigation, and specialty fertilizers), animal health pharmaceuticals (for ruminants, poultry, and pets), environmental/public health pest control products, and seeds produced through the AREO subsidiary. Products are sold through authorized agricultural dealers and six regional directorates, with direct farmer engagement through the Tarım Hektaş Müşteri Kulübü digital club and the Çiftçi Danışma Hattı advisory line.

Product overview

Hektas is a comprehensive agricultural solutions company operating as a single unified brand platform with multiple integrated product categories rather than a modular software platform. The portfolio encompasses four core divisions: (1) Bitki Koruma (Crop Protection) with sub-categories of Fungisitler, Herbisitler, İnsektisitler, Akarisitler, Fumigantlar ve Nematistler, Hasat Yardımcıları & Bitki Gelişim Düzenleyicileri, Kış Mücadele İlaçları ve Yazlık Yağlar, Yayıcı-Yapıştırıcılar, Feromonlar, and Biyolojik Ürünler — totaling over 250 plant protection products; (2) Bitki Besleme (Plant Nutrition) covering Akıllı Taban Gübreleri (YaraMila), Azot İçerikli Üst Gübreler (YaraLiva, YaraVera), Yaprak Gübresi (Agrichem products including Magic K, CAL 22, Ultimate N, Supa Bor Plus, Elite Zinc, etc.), Saf Gübreler (Yara Krista series: MAP, K, SOP, UP, Calcinit), Organomineral Gübreler (Tradite Premium series in multiple NPK formulations), Damla Sulama Gübreleri (Yara Kristalon series in multiple formulations), Özel Ürünler (AgriFor series and Tradite Liquid OMG series), Biyolojik Preparatlar, and Diğer (Laxima Microgranul, HekAmino); (3) Hayvan Sağlığı (Animal Health) with Ruminant Ürünleri, Kanatlı Ürünleri (FORZAVET), and Pet Ürünleri (FIPROVET, Vermguard, cat litter); and (4) Tohum (Seeds) operated through subsidiary AREO (Hektaş Tohum), producing drought-resistant seeds via Agriventis (51% owned, Australia). Beyond products, Hektas offers advisory services including a farmer hotline (Çiftçi Danışma Hattı), crop-specific fertilization and spraying programs for over 20 crops, and a digital Customer Club platform (Müşteri Kulübü). The company markets and sells through 6 regional directorates across Turkey, supported by its parent company OYAK (46.87% ownership).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hektaş Tohum: Seed company operating under the motto 'Local Seeds, Local R&D' to add value to Turkish agriculture and the national economy.
• HEKTAŞ F.A.R.M.

Products and services

• Bitki Koruma — Fungisitler (Fungicides) Fungicide products for protecting crops from fungal diseases, with branded products including ALDEID, ALFOSETIL, ARTICLE, ASTOUND, ATREUS, AXXESS, BARRIER, BESANTIA, BOLLENTE, BUENO, BURACIA, CAIRA, and others. Sold to Turkish agricultural producers and dealers through the regional directorate network.
• Bitki Koruma — Herbisitler (Herbicides) Herbicide products for weed control in field crops and orchards, with branded products including BADOKS, BONAFLAN, BRACE FORTE, CLEAN UP, COWBOY, CROWN, DALIA, ELPIS, ESPERA, ESQUI, FEDORA, and others. Sold to Turkish agricultural producers and dealers.
• Bitki Koruma — İnsektisitler (Insecticides) Insecticide products for pest control affecting crop health, with branded products including ARIVO, CAMEO, CAPITO, CASSINI, DELTHARIN, DOCTRINE, DOLMEN, DORESSA, ECLIPSO, GREMLIN, HAWK, and others. Sold to Turkish agricultural producers and dealers.
• Bitki Koruma — Akarisitler (Acaricides) Acaricide products for mite and tick control in crops, with branded products including CROSHE, DELOS, FLORAMITE, FREYA, HEKTAŞ FIBON, LYBEER, PUZZLE, SMACH, TORPEDO, TWISTER. Sold to Turkish agricultural producers and dealers.
• Bitki Koruma — Fumigantlar ve Nematistler (Fumigants and Nematicides) Fumigant and nematicide products for soil rehabilitation and nematode control, with branded products NEMACUR, VAPAM, VERSUS, and VOCAL. Sold to Turkish agricultural producers and dealers.
• Bitki Koruma — Yayıcı-Yapıştırıcılar (Spread-Adhesives) Spreader-adjuvant products that maximize effectiveness of plant protection products, including BREAK-THRU S 240, HEKTOVET, ROCHA, SUPA LINK, and VAPOR GARD.
• Bitki Koruma — Feromonlar (Pheromones) and Biyolojik Ürünler (Biological Products) Pheromone-based and biological pest control products including LOBETEC (pheromone) and REMEDIER (biological preparation) for integrated pest management.
• Bitki Koruma — Hasat Yardımcıları & Bitki Gelişim Düzenleyicileri (Harvesting Aids & Plant Growth Regulators) Plant growth regulators and harvesting aids to strengthen crops against diseases and pests, including DERIM EXTRA, HEK-GIBB, HEKTAŞ DESPINA, HEKTAŞ EXCALIBUR, HEKTAŞ GAUSS, HEKTAŞ GENESISS, LEONIS, MEGAHIX, ROYALTAC.
• Bitki Besleme — Akıllı Taban Gübreleri (Smart Base Fertilizers) Slow-release base fertilizers for foundational plant nutrition, marketed under the YaraMila range (YaraMila 20.10.0, 20.10.10+7 SO3+ME, 21.17.0+10 SO3+0.1 Zn).
• Bitki Besleme — Azot İçerikli Üst Gübreler (Nitrogen Top Fertilizers) Nitrogen-rich top-dressing fertilizers, including YaraLiva Tropicote (15N+26CaO) and YaraVera Amidas (40.0.0+14 SO3).
• Bitki Besleme — Yaprak Gübresi (Leaf Fertilizers) Foliar fertilizer products applied directly to plant leaves, marketed under the Agrichem brand including Agrichem Magic K 4.15.18+6Zn, Agrichem Ultimate N, Agrichem Agri K, Agrichem CAL 22, Agrichem Supa Bor Plus, and other Agrichem SKUs.
• Bitki Besleme — Saf Gübreler (Pure Fertilizers) Pure mineral fertilizer products for precise nutrient delivery, including the Yara Krista series (MAP 12.61.0, Calcinit 15.0.0+26CaO, K 13.0.45, SOP 0.0.50, UP 17.44.0).
• Bitki Besleme — Organomineral Gübreler (Organomineral Fertilizers) Organomineral fertilizer products combining organic and mineral nutrients, produced at Hektaş's Adana manufacturing facility and marketed under the Tradite Premium range in multiple NPK formulations.
• Bitki Besleme — Damla Sulama Gübreleri (Drip Irrigation Fertilizers) Water-soluble fertilizers designed for drip irrigation systems, marketed under the Yara Kristalon range (Lilac, Black, Green, Red, and Yellow formulations).
• Bitki Besleme — Özel Ürünler (Specialty Fertilizers) Specialty fertilizer products marketed under the AgriFor series (Max %15 N, CaB, Mix, N, K, PZn, Deep, ZnB) and Tradite Liquid OMG liquid range in multiple NPK formulations.
• Bitki Besleme — Biyolojik Preparatlar (Biological Preparations) Biological plant preparation products for crop nutrition and protection.
• Hayvan Sağlığı — Ruminant Ürünleri (Ruminant Products) Veterinary pharmaceutical and health products for ruminant animals (cattle, sheep, goats), including vitamins, minerals, and antiparasitics.
• Hayvan Sağlığı — Kanatlı Ürünleri (Poultry Products) Veterinary pharmaceutical and health products for poultry, including the FORZAVET brand, antibacterial products, and feed additives.
• Hayvan Sağlığı — Pet Ürünleri (Pet Products) Pet health and care products including cat litter, Vermguard, FIPROVET Spray 0.25%, FIPROVET DROP for cats and dogs, and other pet care products. Distribution model with pet specialty channels.
• Çevre Sağlığı — Environmental Health Products Public health pest control products including the FEAR-X, HEKTAŞ BUGKILL, MAXIGUARD, HEK-OFF, HEKPAK, HEKPAK ULTRA, KOMUT 5 SC, MUSCA, and RATKILL brands — marketed for commercial, industrial, and municipal pest control.
• Tohum — Hektaş Tohum / AREO Seed Breeding and Production Seed breeding and production operated through the AREO subsidiary (Hektaş Tohum) at the Konyaaltı/Antalya facility under the motto "Yerli Tohum Yerli Arge" (Local Seeds, Local R&D), with drought-resistant varieties also produced through 51%-owned Agriventis in Australia.
• Gübreleme ve İlaçlama Programları (Crop Fertilization and Spraying Programs) Crop-specific fertilization and spraying programs for more than 20 crops including cherry, tomato, cotton, apple, pear, peach, nectarine, apricot, olive, citrus, pomegranate, grape, fig, walnut, almond, hazelnut, pepper, potato, sugar beet, barley, wheat, corn, sunflower, rice, and tobacco — with detailed application timing, product recommendations, and dosage information.
• Çiftçi Danışma Hattı (Farmer Advisory Hotline) Farmer advisory telephone service connecting agricultural producers with Hektaş technical consultants at every stage of production to answer agronomic questions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 250 products in plant protection and plant nutrition portfolio
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• UzOman / HEKTAŞ UzbekistanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership announced February 2026 (with origins in 2022) for Uzbekistan operations. HEKTAŞ Asia LLC was established for sales and marketing activities in Uzbekistan. UzOman becoming a joint partner in Hektaş Uzbekistan operations.
• Agriventis (Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Hektaş acquired 51% of Agriventis in 2022. Agriventis produces drought-resistant seeds and operates in Australia. This international expansion supports Hektaş's seed breeding activities and provides access to drought-resistant seed technology.
• Arma İlaçcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Acquired in 2021 to expand animal health business. Arma İlaç operates in the animal health sector, strengthening Hektaş's position in veterinary pharmaceuticals.
• Sunset KimyacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020100% acquired in 2020. Sunset Kimya produces 97 plant protection products with domestic licenses and 148 plant protection products with foreign licenses. This acquisition significantly expanded Hektaş's product portfolio and production capabilities.
• Areo Tohumculuk (AREO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Acquired in 2019 to accelerate investments and activities in seeds. AREO operates seed breeding and production facility in Konyaaltı/Antalya with the motto 'Yerli Tohum Yerli Arge' (Local Seeds, Local R&D). The acquisition enabled Hektaş to enter the seed market with domestic seed breeding capabilities.
• FNC Tarım (Ferbis Tarım)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Acquired in 2017 to expand plant protection product portfolio and increase production capacity. FERBIS plant protection production facility in Bor/Niğde continues operations. The acquisition strengthened Hektaş's position in the Turkish agrochemical market.
• Güney Bağımsız Denetim ve SMMM A.Ş. (EY Turkey)minorOthersIndependent auditor for Hektaş financial statements and regulatory reporting requirements.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Nufarm: Australia-based crop protection and seed-technology company. Directly relevant comparison for Hektaş's 51%-owned Australian subsidiary Agriventis (drought-resistant seeds), and an alternative global peer with similar climate-adaptation seed strategies.

Broad incumbents

• UPL Limited: Indian-headquartered global agrochemical company with a broad generic crop protection portfolio and presence across emerging markets including Turkey. Comparable business model to Hektaş on the off-patent crop protection side, but with significantly larger global scale and a more diversified geographic footprint.
• Syngenta Group: Global agrochemical and seed major (now owned by Sinochem) with established Turkish crop-protection operations. Overlaps with Hektaş on fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides, but operates globally with a much broader patented portfolio and larger R&D budget.
• BASF Agricultural Solutions: Global agricultural inputs business of BASF, offering fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and digital farming tools with operations across Turkey. Direct competitor on the chemistry categories Hektaş competes in, but with substantially larger R&D and a globally diversified product line.
• Yara International: Norwegian-based global crop nutrition leader whose specialty fertilizer products (YaraMila, YaraLiva, Yara Krista, Yara Kristalon) are distributed by Hektaş in Turkey. Comparable at the fertilizer formulation/category level and an indirect strategic relationship rather than head-to-head competition.
• Bayer Crop Science: Global crop protection and seed division of Bayer, active in Turkey via branded crop protection chemistry and digital farming services. Comparable to Hektaş at the category level (crop protection, seeds), but at vastly greater scale and with patent-protected active ingredients.
• Corteva Agriscience: US-headquartered global seed and crop protection company (spun from DowDuPont) with Pioneer-brand seeds and crop protection chemistry. Closely comparable to Hektaş on the seeds side (vs. AREO) and to its crop protection portfolio; operates at much larger global scale.

Direct peers

• Koruma Tarım: Long-established Turkish agrochemical company producing crop protection products (fungicides, insecticides, acaricides) under its own brand. Direct local competitor in the Turkish plant-protection market with overlapping formulations and the same crop focus.
• Gübretaş: Türkiye Gübre Fabrikaları A.Ş., the dominant Turkish fertilizer manufacturer with state-affiliated backing. Direct local-market peer to Hektaş's plant nutrition (fertilizer) business, serving the same farmer base through Turkish regional distribution.
• ADAMA: Israeli-headquartered global generic crop protection company (now part of Syngenta Group) with a significant manufacturing and commercial presence in Turkey. Closely comparable business model to Hektaş's plant protection segment — broad off-patent crop protection portfolio distributed through regional dealer networks across Turkey and neighboring markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

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