AGROFERT
AGROFERT is a privately held Czech conglomerate operating nitrogen fertilizer production, agricultural primary production, food processing, forestry, and renewable energy across more than 20 countries with nearly 29,000 employees and approximately 220 subsidiaries. It is the second largest nitrogen fertilizer producer in Europe and the largest Czech private employer.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersChodov, Czechia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AGROFERT does
AGROFERT, a.s. is a privately held Czech conglomerate founded by Andrej Babiš and headquartered in Prague-Chodov, operating across six integrated business segments: chemistry (nitrogen fertilizers, specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, plastics), agriculture and primary production, food processing, forestry and timber, technology and transportation, and renewable resources and biofuels. The group employs nearly 29,000 people across approximately 220 subsidiary entities in more than 20 countries, making it the largest private employer in the Czech Republic and the second largest Czech exporter. AGROFERT is the second largest producer of nitrogen fertilizers in Europe, with production capacity spanning Lovochemie, Duslo, SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz, and the recently acquired Borealis nitrogen assets.
The company operates a vertically integrated "field-to fork" model: it manufactures fertilizers and feed, cultivates approximately 140,941 hectares, produces roughly 893,000 tons of animal feed annually, processes meat (244,800 tons), dairy (222,000 tons) and bakery products (730,000 tons) through subsidiaries such as Kostelecké uzeniny, OLMA, PENAM, and Vodňanská drůbež, and distributes finished goods through retailers including German chains via Lieken. AGROFERT also runs the largest biofuel operation in the Czech Republic (MEŘO, bioethanol, 8 biogas stations, 15 filling stations) and operates a forestry and timber business producing 17.3 million seedlings, 50,000 m³ of plywood, and 3.028 million pallets per year. Distribution relies on direct sales networks, agricultural supply companies, and food retail channels across Central and Western Europe.
Revenue is generated through B2B transactions (fertilizers, specialty chemicals, food ingredients) and B2C sales through retail chains, with pricing negotiated bilaterally by volume and commodity market conditions rather than disclosed publicly. The company has pursued an aggressive inorganic growth strategy, completing the EUR 810 million acquisition of Borealis' nitrogen business in July 2023 and acquiring OCI Ammonia Holding for EUR 290 million in Q1 2026, with a further agreement to acquire 50% of OCI Nitrogen for approximately EUR 55 million announced in June 2026. Ownership was placed in an independent trust structure in December 2025 to address EU conflict-of-interest concerns following founder Andrej Babiš's reappointment as Czech Prime Minister.
AGROFERT firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AGROFERT
- Legal name
- AGROFERT, a.s.
- Website
- https://agrofert.cz
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- AGROFERT is a privately held Czech conglomerate operating nitrogen fertilizer production, agricultural primary production, food processing, forestry, and renewable energy across more than 20 countries with nearly 29,000 employees and approximately 220 subsidiaries. It is the second largest nitrogen fertilizer producer in Europe and the largest Czech private employer.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AGROFERT industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural and Chemical Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing (325311), Food Manufacturing (311)
- SIC
- Food And Kindred Products (2000), Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- NPK/Compound & Blended Fertilizers (Granular Blends, Bulk Blending) (AFABABAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Fertilizer & Nutrient Retail (Dry, Liquid, Blends) (AFABAJAF)
Keywords
Where AGROFERT is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chodov
- HQ country
- Czechia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
AGROFERT business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Nitrogen Fertilizers: Production and sale of nitrogen-based mineral fertilizers, making AGROFERT the second largest producer in Europe
- Chemical Products: Specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, plastics; key customers from agriculture, food industries, paints, pharmaceuticals, construction, automotive sectors
- Food Products: Meat products, dairy, bakery products; annual production includes 730,000 tons from bakeries, 244,800 tons of meat, 222,000 tons of dairy products
- Renewable Energy and Biofuels: Biodiesel (MEŘO), bioethanol, biogas, solid biomass (pellets, granules); largest producer of biofuels in Czech Republic with 25,000 mt/year capacity from waste processing
- Forestry and Timber: Forestry services, seedlings (17.3 million annually), plywood production (50,000 m3/year), wooden pallets (3.028 million/year)
- Technology and Transportation Services: Agricultural, construction, transportation equipment distribution; logistics services; 24.6 million km driven annually
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
AGROFERT product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AGROFERT is a Czech conglomerate that manufactures and sells nitrogen fertilizers, specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, plastics, agricultural commodities, processed foods (meat, dairy, bakery), forestry products, and renewable biofuels across more than 20 countries. The group operates across six business segments (chemistry, agriculture, food processing, forestry, technology/transport, and renewables), producing 730,000 tons of bakery products, 244,800 tons of meat, and 222,000 tons of dairy products annually while also running 8 biogas stations and 15 biofuel filling stations.
Product overview
AGROFERT is a diversified conglomerate operating across multiple business segments including chemistry (nitrogen fertilizers, specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, plastics), agriculture and primary production, food processing, forestry and timbering, technology and transportation, and renewable resources and fuels. The company is the second largest producer of nitrogen fertilizers in Europe and one of the largest agricultural and food conglomerates in Central Europe. With approximately 220 subsidiaries operating in over 20 countries, AGROFERT's portfolio ranges from fertilizer production through agricultural operations to finished food products.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Nitrogen Fertilizers
Quantifiable outcome
- IKR Harmonikum sunflower package increased yields by 3-5% compared to untreated control plots over three years of trials
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use AGROFERT
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
AGROFERT technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability1 record
Feature4 records
AGROFERT partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- European Biodiesel Board (EBB)minorMartin Kubů from PREOL elected to EBB board for 2-year term. EBB is main European association representing biodiesel and renewable fuel manufacturers.
- OCI GlobalcoreAGROFERT agreed to acquire 50% of Nitrogen Intermediate Holding B.V. (owner of OCI Nitrogen) for EUR 55 million initial stake, with put/call option for remaining 50% at 7x EBITDA from H2 2029. AGROFERT will assume operational control with majority board representation.
- Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (ČZU)minorMilan Škvor, Director of Agricultural Division, appointed to Council for Industry-Academia Collaboration at ČZU for 2026-2028.
- Thailand Board of InvestmentminorAGROFERT welcomed Thai delegation to discuss investment opportunities and support for foreign firms entering Thai market.
- Mendel UniversityminorAGROFERT is strengthening its partnership with Mendel University for cooperation between academia and the professional world, key for development of agriculture and training of future professionals.
- OCI GlobalcoreAGROFERT acquired OCI Ammonia Holding for EUR 290 million, gaining the largest ammonia terminal in the EU (30,000 tons initial capacity, expandable to 90,000 tons) in Rotterdam. Transaction completed Q1 2026.
- Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (ČZU)minorČZU signed memorandum of cooperation with AGROFERT for industry-academia collaboration.
- BorealiscoreAGROFERT completed acquisition of Borealis' nitrogen business including fertilizer, melamine, and technical nitrogen products for EUR 810 million. The transaction expanded AGROFERT's production capacity and market reach in Europe.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
AGROFERT competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Cargill: Privately held US agriculture and food conglomerate spanning crop trading, animal nutrition, and food ingredients. Comparable business model to AGROFERT's diversified agriculture-food-feed structure, though with a globally balanced footprint.
- Nutrien: World's largest fertilizer producer (nitrogen, potash, phosphate) with integrated retail Loveland Products. Comparable in scale of fertilizer operations and downstream agriculture services, but with a more globally diversified asset base.
- Archer Daniels Midland (ADM): US-listed global agriculture and food-processing conglomerate with crop origination, oilseed processing, and animal nutrition. Comparable to AGROFERT's agricultural primary production, feed manufacturing, and food processing verticals.
- BASF: World's largest chemical company with overlapping production of nitrogen products, specialty chemicals, pigments, and agricultural inputs. Comparable on the chemicals and agrochemicals portfolio within AGROFERT's DEZA/PRECHEZA/Duslo segment.
Direct peers
- ICL Group: Israel-based specialty fertilizers and agrochemicals producer with European distribution. Comparable in fertilizer manufacturing and downstream agricultural inputs, though skewed toward specialty/phosphate products rather than nitrogen.
- Yara International: Norwegian-listed global leader in nitrogen fertilizers and crop nutrition. Directly comparable to AGROFERT on core nitrogen production, European market presence, and downstream agronomic services, though Yara is significantly larger and geographically more diversified.
- K+S AG: German-listed producer of potash, salt, and fertilizers with strong Central European customer base. Overlaps with AGROFERT in fertilizer production and distribution to European farmers, though focused on potash rather than nitrogen.
- CF Industries Holdings: US-listed nitrogen fertilizer producer with growing European footprint. Comparable on nitrogen-only focus and exposure to natural-gas-driven economics, though primarily North American in operations and asset base.
- OCI Global: Netherlands-based nitrogen and methanol producer that has sold its ammonia terminal and agreed to sell 50% of OCI Nitrogen to AGROFERT. Highly comparable product portfolio and overlapping European footprint, making it the most direct recent counterparty in AGROFERT's nitrogen build-out.
Emerging players
- Südzucker: German-listed European food conglomerate producing sugar, starch, and processed foods. Comparable in the food-processing and agricultural-vertical integration aspects of AGROFERT, with similar Central European geographic exposure.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
AGROFERT social profiles
Digital presenceAGROFERT compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
AGROFERT financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
AGROFERT leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
AGROFERT subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries27 records
AGROFERT funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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AGROFERT M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AGROFERT
What does AGROFERT do?
AGROFERT is a Czech conglomerate that manufactures and sells nitrogen fertilizers, specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, plastics, agricultural commodities, processed foods (meat, dairy, bakery), forestry products, and renewable biofuels across more than 20 countries. The group operates across six business segments (chemistry, agriculture, food processing, forestry, technology/transport, and renewables), producing 730,000 tons of bakery products, 244,800 tons of meat, and 222,000 tons of dairy products annually while also running 8 biogas stations and 15 biofuel filling stations.
Is AGROFERT a public or private company?
AGROFERT is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was AGROFERT founded?
AGROFERT was founded in 1995. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is AGROFERT based?
AGROFERT is headquartered in Chodov, Czechia, in the Europe region.
How does AGROFERT make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Nitrogen Fertilizers are the primary driver. The others are chemical Products, food Products, renewable Energy and Biofuels, forestry and Timber and technology and Transportation Services.
Who are AGROFERT's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Cargill, Nutrien, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) and BASF. Direct peers are ICL Group, Yara International, K+S AG, CF Industries Holdings and OCI Global. Südzucker is listed as an emerging player.
Does AGROFERT have an API?
No public API is recorded for AGROFERT.
What industry is AGROFERT in?
AGROFERT's product category is Agricultural and Chemical Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABABAD, NPK/Compound & Blended Fertilizers (Granular Blends, Bulk Blending), with a secondary code of AFABAJAF, Fertilizer & Nutrient Retail (Dry, Liquid, Blends). Its NAICS code is 325311 and its SIC code is 2000.