Crop Protection (M) Sdn Bhd

What Crop Protection (M) Sdn Bhd does

Crop Protection (M) Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian agrochemical manufacturer founded in 1976 and headquartered at its ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certified manufacturing plant in Klang, Selangor. The company formulates and packages mainstream herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and rodenticides serving Malaysian wholesalers, retailers, private estates, smallholders, and government schemes, with particular focus on paddy farmers in the northern Peninsular, Sabah, and Sarawak. Its commercial product portfolio includes proprietary branded formulations such as SYSTRIN and COREGIS (insecticides), ACOSTA 15, ECOMAX, KRUSH, SEKALI, SENTRY, TAPUS, ALLY 20 DF, and N-HANCE WG (herbicides), POINTER 250 SC and SAPROL DC (fungicides), and MATIKUS (rodenticide), spanning active ingredients including glyphosate, glufosinate, metsulfuron-methyl, deltamethrin, chlorantraniliprole, flutriafol, and brodifacoum.

The company operates an extensive go-to-market built around a distribution network of more than 400 dealers and distributors across Malaysia, supported by regional sales executives in Penang and Melaka, field promotional events, and a SmartStore AG-powered B2B customer portal. It also exports formulated and finished agrochemical products to distribution partners in 17+ countries, including Japan, Thailand, Myanmar, and Egypt, and lists FMC Corporation and Syngenta among its principal partners.

Crop Protection monetises through B2B unit-based pricing on packaged agrochemical SKUs (pack sizes ranging from 1L to 20L), contract manufacturing and custom formulation services for international partners, and value-added technical training on product application and safety handling. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Ownership is private, with no disclosed parent, holding company, or external investor, and the operating entity remains a privately held Malaysian Sendirian Berhad.

Name

Crop Protection (M) Sdn Bhd

Legal name

Crop Protection (M) Sdn Bhd

Website

https://cropp.com.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Crop Protection (M) Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian agrochemical manufacturer founded in 1976 that formulates herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and rodenticides for Malaysian wholesalers, retailers, paddy farmers, and export partners in 17+ countries through a 400+ dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agrochemical Manufacturing

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (325320)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Crop Protection Chemicals (Herbicides/Insecticides/Fungicides) (IMAEAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Post-Harvest Crop Protection (Stored Grain Protectants, Post-Harvest Fungicides) (AFABAAAM), Pest Control Product Supply (Fumigants, Traps, Lures, Applicator Equipment) (AFAOAIAN)

Keywords

• Agrochemical manufacturing
• Crop protection chemicals
• Herbicide formulation
• Pesticide distribution
• Agricultural input supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Klang

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agrochemical Product Sales: Manufacturing and selling of formulated agrochemical products including herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and rodenticides to wholesalers, retailers, and farmers. Revenue is generated through product sales with pricing based on product type, formulation, and packaging size.
2. Custom Formulation and Manufacturing Services: Providing formulations and manufacturing services to worldwide partners for distribution in their respective markets, suggesting contract manufacturing or OEM-type arrangements.
3. Technical Services and Training: Training services on product application and safety handling provided alongside product sales as value-added services to maintain customer relationships and product effectiveness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Crop Protection (M) Sdn Bhd manufactures and distributes crop protection chemicals including herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and rodenticides from its ISO 9001 certified facility in Klang, Selangor. Products are sold through a network of 400+ dealers and distributors across Malaysia and exported to partners in Japan, Thailand, Myanmar, and Egypt. The company complements product sales with technical training on application and safety handling.

Product overview

Crop Protection (M) Sdn Bhd is an agrochemical manufacturer offering a portfolio of crop protection products across four main categories: Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides, and Rodenticides. The herbicide portfolio includes products such as Acosta 15, Ecomax, Krush, Sekali, Sentry, Tapus, Ally 20 DF, and N-Hance WG, primarily based on glyphosate, glufosinate, and sulfonylurea active ingredients. Insecticide offerings include Systrin (pyrethroid-based) and Coregis (diamide-based). Fungicide products include Pointer 250 SC (triazole-based) and Saprol DC (piperazine-based). The company also offers MATIKUS rodenticide. Beyond physical products, the company operates an e-commerce Customer Portal for order management. The product range serves Malaysian farmers and exports to over 17 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crop Protection: Main corporate brand for agrochemical products including herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and rodenticides

Products and services

• SYSTRIN SYSTRIN is a non-systemic insecticide containing Deltamethrin 2.8% w/w from the pyrethroid group that acts by contact and stomach poisoning against most pests. Used by agricultural dealers, retailers, and farmers for pest control in paddy and other crops.
• COREGIS COREGIS is an insecticide containing Chlorantraniliprole 5.0% w/w from the diamide group that acts through ingestion and contact. Targeted at agricultural customers for pest management.
• ACOSTA 15 ACOSTA 15 is a contact herbicide containing Glufosinate-ammonium 13.5% w/w from the phosphinic acid group. Used by farmers and agricultural operators for weed control.
• ECOMAX ECOMAX is a systemic herbicide from the glycine derivative group that prevents protein biosynthesis. Used by agricultural operators for weed control.
• KRUSH KRUSH is a systemic herbicide containing Glyphosate-potassium 48.7% w/w from the glycine derivative group that prevents protein biosynthesis. Used by farmers and agricultural operations for weed control.
• SEKALI SEKALI is a systemic herbicide containing Glyphosate-isopropylammonium 13.6% w/w from the glycine derivative group that prevents protein biosynthesis. Used by agricultural customers for weed control.
• SENTRY SENTRY is a systemic herbicide containing Glyphosate-isopropylammonium 41.0% w/w from the glycine derivative group that prevents protein biosynthesis. Used by farmers and agricultural operators for weed control.
• TAPUS TAPUS is a systemic herbicide containing Glyphosate-Isopropylammonium 41.0% w/w from the glycine derivative group that acts as an inhibitor of protein biosynthesis. Used by agricultural customers for weed control.
• ALLY 20 DF ALLY 20 DF is a post-emergence herbicide containing Metsulfuron-methyl from the sulfonylurea group that acts as a selective systemic herbicide. Used by farmers and agricultural operators for targeted broadleaf weed control.
• N-HANCE WG N-HANCE WG is a systemic herbicide containing Metsulfuron-methyl 20.0% w/w from the sulfonylurea group that acts selectively on broadleaf weeds by inhibiting amino acid biosynthesis. Used by agricultural customers for targeted weed control.
• POINTER 250 SC POINTER 250 SC is a systemic and contact fungicide containing Flutriafol 22.7% w/w from the triazole group with eradicant and protective action. Used by farmers and agricultural operators for disease control in crops.
• SAPROL DC SAPROL DC is a systemic fungicide containing Triforine 17.8% w/w from the piperazine group with protective and curative properties. Used by agricultural customers for fungal disease control.
• MATIKUS MATIKUS is a rodenticide containing Brodifacoum 0.003% w/w from the hydroxycoumarin group that acts as an anticoagulant. Used by farmers, estates, and agricultural operators for rodent control.
• Crop Protection Customer Portal B2B e-commerce platform powered by SmartStore AG that enables registered customers to browse products by category (Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides, Rodenticides) and manufacturer, submit orders, manage accounts, and access records. Used by Crop Protection's dealer and distributor network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Distribution network covering 400+ dealers and distributors across Malaysia
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FMC CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFMC Corporation is shown as a principal partner/manufacturer on Crop Protection's customer portal, indicating a strategic business relationship where FMC Corporation products are distributed through Crop Protection's network in Malaysia.
• SyngentacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSyngenta is listed as a principal partner/manufacturer on Crop Protection's customer portal, suggesting Syngenta products are distributed through Crop Protection's distribution network in Malaysia.
• ZMCPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZMCP (Zhejiang Zhongshan Chemical? or similar agrochemical company) appears in the partners section of the website. The company exports formulations and manufactured agrochemical products to partners in Japan, Thailand, Myanmar, and Egypt for distribution in their respective markets.
• Japanese Distribution PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrop Protection exports formulations and manufactured agrochemical products to Japan for distribution in the Japanese market, serving beyond Malaysian market to worldwide partners.
• Thai Distribution PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrop Protection exports formulations and manufactured agrochemical products to Thailand for distribution in the Thai market.
• Myanmar Distribution PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrop Protection exports formulations and manufactured agrochemical products to Myanmar for distribution in the Myanmar market.
• Egyptian Distribution PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrop Protection exports formulations and manufactured agrochemical products to Egypt for distribution in the Egyptian market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BASF Agricultural Solutions: Global crop protection major with extensive herbicide, insecticide, and fungicide portfolio. Broad incumbent because it competes with Crop Protection across the same farmer customers, particularly in Southeast Asia, with vastly greater R&D and registration resources.
• Bayer Crop Science: Global crop protection major post-Monsanto integration with deep herbicide and insecticide portfolio. Broad incumbent competing for the same Malaysian and ASEAN farmer customers with significantly higher R&D and brand investment.
• Corteva: Global pure-play agriculture company with crop protection and seed portfolio. Broad incumbent offering overlapping herbicides and insecticides with active Malaysian and ASEAN sales and distribution presence.
• UPL Limited: India-headquartered global agrochemical major with a full crop protection portfolio post-Arysta acquisition. Broad incumbent because it competes globally with similar herbicide/insecticide/fungicide product lines and has deep ASEAN distribution.
• Nufarm: Australian-listed global crop protection manufacturer with strong presence in Asia-Pacific. Broad incumbent offering overlapping herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides targeting the same broad-acre and plantation farmer segments in Southeast Asia.
• ADAMA: Global generic crop protection manufacturer with broad portfolio of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Broad incumbent competing with Crop Protection through similar off-patent chemistries and global distribution reach across more than 100 countries.
• Sumitomo Chemical: Japanese diversified chemical company with significant agrochemical operations and active ASEAN presence. Broad incumbent serving similar crop protection end-markets and operating contract manufacturing relationships in the region.

Direct peers

• Hextar Global Berhad: Malaysian-listed agrochemical manufacturer and distributor serving ASEAN farmers. Direct peer because it operates in the same Malaysian crop protection market with overlapping product categories (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides) and a similar distribution-led model.
• Ancom Berhad: Malaysian-listed chemical company with agrochemical and industrial chemical exposure. Direct peer because it shares a home Malaysian market, comparable manufacturing footprint, and cross-traction in crop protection and specialty chemicals.

Others

• FMC Corporation: Global crop protection major and listed principal partner/manufacturer on Crop Protection's customer portal. Related as a partner-source rather than direct competitor, as FMC's products are routed through Crop Protection's Malaysian distribution network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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