What Amiran Kenya Ltd does

Amiran Kenya Ltd is a private Kenyan agricultural inputs distributor founded in 1962 and headquartered on Airport North Road in Embakasi, Nairobi. Operating as part of the Balton CP Ltd group, the company supplies a comprehensive agribusiness portfolio across seeds (open-pollinated and hybrid varieties curated for Kenyan conditions), agrochemicals (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides), fertilizers and foliar nutrients, greenhouse solutions (structures, plastic covers, shade nets, anti-insect nets, dam liners, and the bundled Amiran Farmers Kit), irrigation systems (drip — pioneered in Kenya — micro sprinklers, overhead and centre pivot), post-harvest solutions, and Animal Health and Nutrition products distributed under partnership with Aesthetics. The company pioneered drip irrigation in Kenya and installed the country's first greenhouse at Karen Roses, anchoring long-standing leadership in protected cultivation and water-efficient farming.

The company earns revenue through two complementary models: (1) agricultural inputs sales — primarily hardware distribution of seeds, agrochemicals, fertilizers, greenhouses, and irrigation equipment to farmers ranging from kitchen-garden smallholders to large commercial operations; and (2) agricultural and project-implementation services — including expert field agronomist guidance, training, crop disease solutions, and installation/project management for irrigation and greenhouse builds for both SMB and enterprise customers. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales managed from Nairobi headquarters with on-site field technicians and installation teams, supported by an inside-sales motion via toll-free line (0800 720720) and email. Customer segments are horizontal — small-to-large-scale crop farmers (primary), Kenya's horticulture and floriculture industry (primary, including anchor reference customer Karen Roses), and livestock farmers (secondary).

Through the Balton CP Ltd parent, Amiran Kenya's distribution network extends to subsidiaries in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ghana, and Zambia, giving the group a multi-country African footprint across East, West, and Southern Africa. The company serves as a one-stop supplier for both smallholder and commercial farmers in Kenya's horticulture and floriculture sectors, with no public revenue disclosure and an estimated mid-tier African agribusiness revenue band.

Name

Amiran Kenya Ltd

Legal name

Amiran Kenya Ltd

Website

https://amirankenya.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Amiran Kenya Ltd is a Nairobi-based agricultural inputs distributor (founded 1962) supplying seeds, agrochemicals, fertilizers, greenhouses, irrigation, and livestock health products to smallholder and commercial farmers across Kenya, with group operations spanning eight African countries under Balton CP Ltd.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Inputs Distribution

NAICS

Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (444240)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Chemicals (2870), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Irrigation & Water Use Efficiency Agronomy (AFACABAF), Irrigation & Water Management Input Retail (Drip Consumables, Fertigation) (AFABAJAI), Nutrient Management Planning & Fertility Programs (AFACABAB)

Keywords

• Agricultural inputs
• Drip irrigation systems
• Greenhouse solutions
• Crop protection chemicals
• Hybrid seeds

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Inputs Sales: Sale of agricultural inputs including quality seeds, agrochemicals, fertilizers, greenhouse materials, and irrigation equipment to farmers ranging from small-scale to large commercial operations.
2. Agricultural Services: Provision of expert agronomist field guidance, training services, and crop disease solutions to support farmers in achieving optimal results.
3. Project Implementation: Installation and project management services for irrigation systems and greenhouse installations for both small and large scale agricultural projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Amiran Kenya Ltd distributes and supplies a comprehensive range of agricultural inputs to Kenyan farmers, including quality seeds, agrochemicals (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides), fertilizers, greenhouse structures and accessories, and irrigation systems (drip, micro sprinkler, overhead, and centre pivot). The company complements these products with field agronomist advisory, training, and project installation services covering both smallholder kitchen gardens and large-scale commercial horticulture and floriculture operations.

Product overview

Amiran Kenya Ltd operates as an agricultural products distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of farming inputs. The company provides a unified agribusiness platform encompassing Chemicals (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides), Fertilizers (including bio-solutions and foliar nutrients), Greenhouses (structures, covers, nets, and the Amiran Farmers Kit), Irrigation Systems (drip, micro sprinkler, and pivot systems), Seeds (open pollinated and hybrid varieties), Post-harvest Solutions, and Animal Health and Nutrition products. With nearly 62 years of operation, the company serves as a one-stop supplier for both small-scale and large-scale farmers in Kenya's horticulture and floriculture sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Amiran Farmers Kit (AFK): A comprehensive kit for greenhouse farmers including structures, plastic covers, shade nets, and growing media
• Amiran Seeds

Products and services

• Chemicals (Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides)

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AestheticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThrough partnership with Aesthetics, Amiran Kenya distributes a wide range of high-quality Animal Health and Nutrition (AHN) products designed to protect, treat, and enhance livestock performance. The AHN portfolio includes solutions for parasite control, nutritional supplementation, disease prevention, and overall herd productivity.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ETG (Export Trading Group): Pan-African agricultural conglomerate operating across inputs, processing, and logistics in multiple African countries. Comparable to Amiran Kenya's multi-country distribution model and integrated agribusiness platform.
• Netafim: Global pioneer and leader in drip and micro-irrigation technology, directly comparable to Amiran Kenya's pioneering drip irrigation portfolio. Both serve agricultural customers with water-efficient irrigation solutions, though Netafim operates at much larger global scale.
• Jain Irrigation Systems: Indian multinational offering integrated irrigation solutions, piping, and agri-inputs, comparable to Amiran's drip irrigation and farm supply portfolio. Both serve smallholder and commercial farmers with a similar mix of hardware and agronomic inputs.
• Elgon Kenya: Kenyan-based agribusiness distributor of seeds, agrochemicals, fertilizers, and irrigation equipment. Directly competes with Amiran Kenya across similar product categories and customer segments within Kenya and East Africa.

Emerging players

• Twiga Foods: Kenyan agritech platform connecting farmers to urban markets via digital distribution and logistics. While focused on produce distribution rather than inputs, it represents the digital-native direction Amiran Kenya may need to evolve toward in the Kenyan market.

Broad incumbents

• Corteva Agriscience: Global seed and crop protection company with expanding African operations, directly comparable to Amiran Kenya's seed and agrochemical distribution activities. Much larger R&D base and brand portfolio.
• Syngenta (Crop Protection & Seeds): Global agribusiness major producing seeds and crop protection chemicals that compete with Amiran Kenya's distributed agrochemical and seed portfolio. Operates broadly across geographies, including expanding direct presence in Africa.
• Yara International: Global fertilizer manufacturer with a dedicated Africa-focused initiative promoting smallholder productivity. Comparable to Amiran Kenya's fertilizer distribution and crop nutrition advisory activities.
• Bayer Crop Science: Global leader in seeds, crop protection, and digital farming, directly overlapping with Amiran's chemicals, seeds, and fertilizer distribution. Brings much larger R&D and digital capabilities but typically relies on local distributors like Amiran in African markets.

Regional players

• Afrimash: Ghana-based online agricultural inputs retailer selling fertilizers, seeds, agrochemicals, and equipment. Comparable business model (agricultural inputs distribution) but operates primarily in West Africa via digital channels rather than enterprise field sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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