BIOFABRICA SIGLO XXI SA DE CV

What BIOFABRICA SIGLO XXI SA DE CV does

Biofábrica Siglo XXI S.A. DE C.V. is a privately held Mexican agro-biotechnology company founded in 2003 in Xochitepec, Morelos, that develops, produces, and commercializes microbial biofertilizers as alternatives to chemical fertilizers. The company operates through a proprietary license from UNAM's Centro de Ciencias Genómicas (formerly Centro de Investigación sobre Fijación de Nitrógeno) granting exclusive commercialization rights to microbial strains developed over more than 30 years of academic research, including Azospirillum brasilense (marketed as Azofer and Azofer Plus), Rhizobium etli (Rhizofer), and Glomus intraradices (Micorrizafer). Its core technology stack centers on high-concentration bacterial fermentation (500 million Azospirillum brasilense per gram in a 380 g presentation) combined with proprietary formulations that achieve up to 2 years of shelf life at room temperature, addressing what the company describes as a key limitation of competing biofertilizer products. The company's commercial model is sales-led and event-driven: products are priced via a quote request system on the company website, supported by field demonstration plots, presence at agricultural fairs (CEDRSSA, Expo Agroalimentaria), and direct sales to agricultural producers across 12 Mexican states. Reported production capacity stood at 400,000 doses per year as of 2011, with field-validated outcomes including 25–46% yield increases across corn, beans, wheat, barley, sorghum, and sugarcane, and a 50% reduction in chemical fertilizer use. The company employs 29 people across a headquarters in Xochitepec, a sales office in Mexico City, and a manufacturing facility in Cuautla, Morelos, and sells primarily to small and medium-scale agricultural producers, government agricultural programs, and commercial agriculture operations (notably sugarcane and citrus).

Name

BIOFABRICA SIGLO XXI SA DE CV

Legal name

Biofábrica Siglo XXI S.A. DE C.V.

Website

https://biofabrica.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Biofábrica Siglo XXI is a Mexican agro-biotechnology company that develops, produces, and commercializes microbial biofertilizers (Azospirillum, Rhizobium, Glomus) to agricultural producers and government programs across Mexico, under exclusive license from UNAM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Biofertilizers

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Biostimulants & Plant Health Biologicals (Microbial/Non-microbial) (AFABAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biofertilizers & Microbial Inoculants (IMAEAEAG), Biological Formulation, Fermentation & Scale-Up Manufacturing (AFABAEAM)

Keywords

• Microbial biofertilizers
• Agricultural biotechnology
• Nitrogen fixation products
• Plant growth promoters
• Soil microbial inoculants

Headquarters

HQ city

Xochitepec

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Biofertilizer and Agricultural Product Sales: The company generates revenue through the development, production, and commercialization of biofertilizers and other agricultural products based on beneficial microorganisms. Products are sold directly to agricultural producers, with a quote-based pricing system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Biofábrica Siglo XXI develops, produces, and commercializes microbial biofertilizers based on beneficial microorganisms (Azospirillum brasilense, Rhizobium etli, and Glomus intraradices) licensed from UNAM. The company manufactures its own inoculant products (Azofer, Azofer Plus, Micorrizafer, Rhizofer) at its Cuautla facility and sells them directly to agricultural producers, commercial farms, and government programs as biological alternatives to chemical fertilizers.

Product overview

Biofábrica Siglo XXI offers a portfolio of microbial biofertilizers developed from over 30 years of research conducted primarily at UNAM's Centro de Investigación sobre Fijación del Nitrógeno (now Centro de Ciencias Genómicas). The product line centers on beneficial microorganisms including Azospirillum brasilense (Azofer, Azofer Plus), Rhizobium etli, and Glomus intraradices (Micorrizafer). These products provide biological nitrogen fixation, phosphorus solubilization, and plant growth promotion as alternatives to chemical fertilizers, targeting crops such as corn, sugarcane, beans, sorghum, wheat, barley, and citrus fruits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Azofer: Microbial biofertilizer based on Azospirillum brasilense bacteria, a 100% biological concentrate for nitrogen fixation and plant growth promotion. Net content: 380 g, with 500 million bacteria per gram.
• Azofer Plus
• Micorrizafer
• Rhizofer

Products and services

• Azofer Plus Growth-promoting microbial biofertilizer containing Azospirillum brasilense (500 million bacteria per gram) in a 380 g presentation. Provides biological nitrogen fixation, phytohormone production for root and shoot development, and soil regeneration for agricultural producers across multiple crop types.
• Azofer Microbial biofertilizer based on Azospirillum brasilense providing natural fertilization through biological nitrogen fixation, pest and disease protection, and phytohormone-driven plant growth stimulation. Sold in a 380 g presentation with 500 million bacteria per gram to agricultural producers.
• Micorrizafer Mycorrhizal biofertilizer based on Glomus intraradices arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. Solubilizes soil phosphorus and other nutrients, improves water use efficiency, enhances soil structure through aggregate formation, and is used in combination with other biofertilizers for soil remediation and yield improvement.
• Rhizofer Microbial biofertilizer based on Rhizobium etli bacteria that fixes atmospheric nitrogen in symbiosis with leguminous crops. Particularly effective for legume rotations including beans and other pulse crops, supporting nitrogen supply and yield improvement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces chemical fertilizer use by up to 50%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México) - Centro de Investigación sobre Fijación de Nitrógeno / Centro de Ciencias GenómicascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1980The foundational and most important partnership. UNAM's research center developed the biofertilizer technology (Azospirillum brasilense and other microorganisms) through over 30 years of research. Biofábrica Siglo XXI obtained an exclusive license from UNAM to commercialize these products nationally. The partnership involves joint research, technology transfer, and ongoing innovation. The CIFN, now the Centro de Ciencias Genómicas, is recognized globally for its biofertilization research.
• UNAM - Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas (IIBm) - Unidad de Bioprocesos (UBP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with UNAM's Unit of Bioprocesses for the development and optimization of fermentation processes for biofertilizer production. The UBP provides pilot-scale fermentation capabilities (10 to 1,000 liters) to demonstrate process feasibility and commercial viability. This partnership, supported by CONACYT, allows for the improvement of bacterial fermentation yields and the formulation of products with extended shelf life.
• SAGARPA (Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSAGARPA has sponsored technology transfer and promotion projects for biofertilizers, including the 'Promoción y Transferencia de Tecnología para el uso de Biofertilizantes' project executed by UNAM and COFUPRO, which supported field testing across multiple states including Veracruz. SAGARPA also certifies the company's products.
• COFUPRO (Coordinadora Nacional de las Fundaciones Produce)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOFUPRO collaborated with UNAM and SAGARPA on the 'Promoción y Transferencia de Tecnología para el uso de Biofertilizantes' project, supporting the deployment of biofertilizers across Mexican agricultural regions.
• FIRCO (Fideicomiso de Riesgo Compartido) - TlaxcalasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFIRCO Tlaxcala organized demonstration days showcasing biofertilized corn parcels to regional ejidatarios and FIRCO technicians. This partnership helps demonstrate product efficacy to local producers.
• Fundación PRODUCE VeracruzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe state-level PRODUCE foundation backed biofertilizer testing on citrus crops in the Martínez de la Torre region of Veracruz.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Agroenzymas: Mexican biotechnology company producing biofertilizers, biostimulants, and biocontrol products for domestic and export markets. Most direct Mexican regional peer by geography, product category, and customer base (small-to-medium Mexican producers and agro-distributors).
• Rizobacter: Argentina-based leader in soybean and legume inoculants (Bradyrhizobium/Bradyrhizobium japonicum) with growing LATAM distribution. Most comparable regional peer given shared focus on rhizobial nitrogen fixation, similar crop mix (soy/legumes, wheat, corn), and LATAM go-to-market dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Novonesis (formerly Novozymes BioAg): World's largest microbial biologicals player, offering nitrogen-fixing, phosphorus-solubilizing, and biostimulant products across global agriculture. Operates a broad portfolio rather than Biofábrica's narrow microbial-inoculant niche but competes in the same buyer conversations with Mexican distributors and large growers.
• Lallemand Plant Care: Division of Lallemand Inc. producing biological products including mycorrhizal inoculants, biostimulants, and biofertilizers for horticulture and broadacre crops. Comparable in offering mycorrhizal fungi (Glomus intraradices) and Bacillus-based products, and serves Mexico through specialty ag distributors.
• Corteva Agriscience: Global crop protection and seed company with a growing biologicals portfolio (e.g., Utrisha N nitrogen-efficiency biostimulant from its Symborg acquisition). Represents both a competitor in the microbial nitrogen-efficiency space and a potential acquirer of niche players like Biofábrica.
• Valent BioSciences: Subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical offering biorational and microbial products including mycorrhizal inoculants (Mycorrhizal Applications brand). Overlaps directly with Biofábrica's Micorrizafer product line in arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi for agriculture.

Direct peers

• Symborg: Spanish-founded ag-biotech specializing in microbial biofertilizers and biostimulants, with a meaningful commercial presence in Mexico through partnerships with major distributors. Closest direct comparable in product category (microbial inoculants), target customers (commercial crop producers), and distribution model (agronomist-led field sales).

Emerging players

• Indigo Ag: US ag-tech company offering microbial seed treatments and biostimulants for corn, soy, wheat, cotton, and rice. Overlaps with Biofábrica in the microbial-plant-health category and is actively expanding into LATAM, though with a digital/marketplace layer Biofábrica lacks.
• Pivot Bio: US-based company commercializing engineered nitrogen-fixing microbes (e.g., ProveN, ProveN 40) for corn and other cereals. Highly comparable technology overlap (microbial nitrogen fixation displacing synthetic N fertilizer) with substantially greater venture capital backing.
• BioConsortia: US-based microbial discovery company developing nitrogen-fixing, phosphorus-solubilizing, and biocontrol products. Similar R&D-driven model partnering with universities and global ag majors, with comparable focus on microbial alternatives to synthetic fertilizers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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