Cotrisal

What Cotrisal does

Cotrisal Agroindustrial Cooperativa is a member-owned agricultural cooperative headquartered in Sarandi, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Founded on August 15, 1957 by 21 farmers, it operates as a diversified agroindustrial enterprise serving rural producers across 28 municipalities in northern Rio Grande do Sul through 41 grain receiving points. The organization is led by President Walter Vontobel, who has held the role since 1991.

The cooperative runs an integrated portfolio spanning grain reception and commercialization (soybean, corn, wheat), agricultural input retail, processing facilities (wheat mill, feed factory, seed processing unit, milk receiving station), and consumer-facing retail through supermarkets (Lojas Lar), construction materials stores, fuel stations (Cotrisal TRR), and livestock/parts and implements stores. Sub-brands include Cotri Família, Agrotec Cotrisal (innovation and agricultural technology program), Clube da Produtividade do Milho (corn productivity program), and Projeto Ecologia.

Revenue is generated through commodity margins on grain commercialization, sales of agricultural inputs and animal feed, value-added processing economics, and diversified retail operations. The cooperative business model returns surplus (sobras) to member-producers — R$70 million was distributed in 2026 — and the membership base serves simultaneously as suppliers (grain deliveries), customers (input and feed purchases), and owners. Distribution is community-led through the physical network of receiving units and retail locations, with no third-party resellers or external GTM motion disclosed.

Name

Cotrisal

Legal name

Cotrisal Agroindustrial Cooperativa

Website

https://cotrisal.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Cotrisal is a member-owned agricultural cooperative headquartered in Sarandi, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, serving rural producers across 28 municipalities through grain commercialization, processing facilities (wheat mill, feed factory, seed processing), agricultural input retail, and multi-format consumer retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Cooperative Services

NAICS

Oilseed and Grain Farming (1111), Farm Product Warehousing and Storage (493130)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Fertilizer Distribution, Storage & Terminals (Warehousing, Depots, Import/Export Terminals) (AFABABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

NPK/Compound & Blended Fertilizers (Granular Blends, Bulk Blending) (AFABABAD)

Keywords

• Agricultural cooperative
• Grain commercialization
• Agricultural inputs
• Rural retail services
• Cooperative farming

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarandi

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Product Commercialization: The cooperative purchases grains (soybeans, corn, wheat) from member producers and commercializes them in the market, generating revenue through the margin between purchase and sale prices.
2. Agricultural Inputs Sales: Sale of agricultural inputs including seeds, fertilizers, animal feed, and agricultural parts and implements through retail stores.
3. Processing and Value-Added Products: Revenue from wheat milling operations, feed production, and seed processing and conditioning.
4. Retail Operations: Revenue from supermarket stores, construction materials (Lar stores), fuel stations, and livestock supply stores.
5. Cooperatives Surplus Distribution: Distribution of R$70 million in surplus earnings to members in 2026, representing returns from cooperative operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cotrisal is an agricultural cooperative that purchases, stores, and commercializes grains (soybeans, corn, wheat) from member producers across 41 receiving points in 28 municipalities of Northern Rio Grande do Sul. It also supplies agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, feed, parts), operates processing facilities (wheat mill, feed factory, seed processing unit, milk receiving station), and runs retail stores including supermarkets, construction material outlets, fuel stations, and livestock supply stores.

Product overview

Cotrisal Agroindustrial Cooperativa operates as a diversified agricultural cooperative offering an integrated portfolio of products and services across retail, agricultural processing, and community programs. The core offerings include grain reception and storage services (soybean, corn, wheat) across 41 receiving points serving 28 municipalities, alongside retail operations comprising supermarkets, agricultural inputs stores, home/construction stores, fuel stations, and livestock stores. Agricultural processing includes a wheat mill producing flour, a feed factory for animal rations, and a seed processing unit for certified seeds. The cooperative also maintains extensive community engagement through educational programs (Cotrisal na Escola), sports events (Taça Cotrisal), environmental initiatives (Projeto Ecologia), leadership development (Líderes em Ação), and family wellness programs (Cotri-Família). Communication channels include weekly radio bulletins (Informativos Cotrisal) and the Conecta Cotrisal magazine publication. Agricultural support programs include the Clube da Produtividade do Milho for corn productivity and Agrotec Cotrisal for innovation and technology adoption. The cooperative distributed R$70 million in surplus earnings in 2026, demonstrating strong financial performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cotri Família: Family-focused cooperative program
• Cotrisal TRR
• Lojas Lar
• Lojas de Supermercados
• Agrotec Cotrisal
• Clube da Produtividade do Milho
• Projeto Ecologia

Products and services

• Cotrisal Varejo (Supermarkets) Retail supermarket stores offering consumer goods to members and the local community, including a location in Liberato Salzano.
• Agricultural Input Stores (Lojas de Insumos Agrícolas) Agricultural input stores supplying seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other farming necessities to cooperative members.
• Lojas Lar e Construção (Home and Construction Stores) Home and construction materials retail stores serving the community's building and home improvement needs.
• Postos de Combustíveis Cotrisal (Fuel Stations) Gas station and fuel retail outlets providing petroleum products to members and customers.
• Moinho de Trigo Cotrisal (Wheat Mill) Wheat mill facility for processing agricultural production into flour and related products.
• Fábrica de Rações Cotrisal (Feed Factory) Animal feed manufacturing facility producing livestock and poultry feed products.
• Unidade de Beneficiamento de Sementes (UBS) Seed processing and conditioning unit for certified seed production and distribution.
• Posto de Recebimento de Leite (Milk Receiving Station) Milk collection and receiving station for dairy farmers, providing quality testing and market access.
• Lojas de Pecuária (Livestock Stores) Livestock stores offering supplies and products for cattle and other animal husbandry operations.
• Unidade de Peças e Implementos Agrícolas (Agricultural Parts and Implements) Agricultural parts and implements unit supplying machinery components and farm equipment accessories.
• Recebimento de Grãos (Grain Reception Services) Grain reception and storage services with 41 receiving points across 28 municipalities, handling soybean, corn, and wheat.
• Cotrisal Sementes (Certified Seeds) Certified seed products for agricultural production including soybean, corn, wheat, and other crops.
• Cotrisal Farinha (Wheat Flour Products) Wheat flour products processed from the cooperative's own mill operations.
• Cotrisal Rações (Animal Feed Products) Animal feed products manufactured for poultry, swine, cattle, and other livestock.
• Cotrisal TRR (Fuel Distribution) Fuel and lubricant distribution service (Transporte e Revenda de Derivados) serving agricultural operations and members.
• Agrotec Cotrisal (Innovation and Technology Program) Innovation and agricultural technology program combining knowledge transfer and new opportunities in agribusiness for member producers.
• Clube da Produtividade do Milho (Corn Productivity Club) Corn productivity club providing technical support, advanced management practices, and technology to improve member yields.

Quantifiable outcome

• R$ 70 million in surplus distributed to members in 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bunge Limited: Global agribusiness and food company with major grain origination, processing, and trading operations in Brazil. Comparable grain handling and commercialization activity, but operates as a large public corporation rather than member-owned cooperative.

Direct peers

• Cocamar Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Major Brazilian cooperative serving Paraná and São Paulo. Operates grain reception, coffee, and input supply — directly comparable member-led agricultural cooperative model serving small/medium producers.
• Coopavel Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Western Paraná cooperative with grain reception, agricultural inputs, and retail operations. Directly comparable structure and business mix to Cotrisal with similar diversification across grain, inputs, and member services.
• Coamo Agroindustrial Cooperativa: Brazil's largest agricultural cooperative, headquartered in Paraná. Directly comparable to Cotrisal: member-owned cooperative structure handling soybeans, corn, and wheat with grain reception, input supply, processing, and diversified retail — but at much larger scale.
• C. Vale Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Large Brazilian agricultural cooperative operating in Paraná and surrounding states. Comparable grain reception, agricultural input distribution, and member services model with similar diversified revenue streams including processing and retail.
• Frimesa Cooperativa Central: Central cooperative of multiple agricultural cooperatives in southern Brazil. Comparable cooperative structure and member-services model, focused on meat processing and dairy.
• Coopercitrus Cooperativa: São Paulo-based agricultural cooperative focused on citrus and grains with input supply and technical services. Comparable cooperative structure serving farmer-members, though with stronger citrus specialization.
• Aurora Coop: Major Brazilian food-processing cooperative specializing in poultry, pork, and dairy. Comparable member-owned model serving agricultural producers, though more concentrated in animal protein processing.
• Integrada Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Brazilian agricultural cooperative operating in Paraná and Mato Grosso do Sul. Direct peer with similar grain commercialization, input supply, and member services portfolio.
• Copacol Cooperativa Agroindustrial: Paraná-based agricultural cooperative with grain reception, poultry processing, and dairy operations. Comparable cooperative governance and agricultural services model, though more vertically integrated in animal protein.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCA80pIn2HSwOi5XZkW85-pA
• Facebookfacebook.com/cotrisal
• Instagraminstagram.com/cotrisal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cotrisal

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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