Hi-Tech Aqua Feed

What Hi-Tech Aqua Feed does

Hi-Tech Aqua Feed is the aquaculture-feed business unit of Hi-Tech Group, a privately held Pakistani conglomerate headquartered at 1-A, Shadman Chowk, Jail Road, Lahore. The company manufactures and sells scientifically formulated extruded fish feeds across six product codes (AQ#13 through AQ#31) targeting Carps (Rohu, Thaila, Grass, Gulfam, Mori), Tilapia, Trout, Catfish, Pangasius, Seabass, and Snakehead. Feeds are produced as extruded fine powder for hatchlings and early stages, and as floating pellets in crumble, 1.5mm, 2mm, 4mm, and 6mm sizes for grow-out through harvest, with crude protein content ranging from 15% (Dairy Aqua Feed / AQ#17) to 40% (AQ#31 for Trout, Catfish, and Sole).

The underlying technology is advanced extrusion processing, which produces feeds with high water stability and feed-conversion efficiency. The company also operates a 'Best Aquaculture Consultancy Service' providing fish health and disease management, water quality and feed optimization, hybrid fish breeding and genetics, immunological and haematological profiling, and farmer training — delivered in part by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad in the role of Fisheries Expert and Aquaculture Consultant.

The business model is B2B direct sales to commercial fish farmers across Pakistan, complemented by consultative services that bundle technical support with feed purchases. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and appears to be transaction-based by feed type, protein level, and order volume. The unit operates exclusively within Pakistan, with no disclosed exports, and is one of eight divisions under Hi-Tech Group, which spans poultry feed, poultry breeding, pharmaceuticals, commercial poultry farms, edible oil, rice milling, dairy feed, and pet food. Ownership is closely held, with Dr. Anwar Mehmood Randhawa as Chairman, Dr. Muhammad Arshad as CEO, and Dr. Hafiz Abdul Qayyum and Dr. Muhammad Asim Khan as Directors.

Name

Hi-Tech Aqua Feed

Legal name

Hi-Tech Aqua Feed

Website

https://hitechgroup.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hi-Tech Aqua Feed, a division of Pakistan's Hi-Tech Group, manufactures species-specific extruded fish feeds (Carps, Tilapia, Trout, Catfish) and provides aquaculture consultancy services to commercial fish farmers across Pakistan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquaculture Feed

NAICS

Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Finfish Feed (Salmonids, Trout, Sea Bass/Bream, Tilapia, Catfish) (AFADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Species-Specific Warmwater Fish Feed (Carp, Pangasius, Other Warmwater Species) (AFADADAK), Grower/Finisher Feed (AFADADAG), Aquaculture Feed & Nutrition (HLAMAHAF)

Keywords

• Aquaculture feed
• Fish feed manufacturing
• Extruded fish pellets
• Aquaculture consultancy
• Animal nutrition

Headquarters

HQ city

Lahore

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aqua Feed Product Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling formulated fish feeds to aquaculture farmers. Products include specialized feeds for various fish species (Carps, Tilapia, Trout, Catfish) with different protein formulations. Sales appear to be direct B2B transactions with fish farmers and aquaculture operations.
2. Aquaculture Consultancy Services: Best Aquaculture Consultancy Service offering fish health management, water quality optimization, hybrid fish breeding, and farm consultancy to aquaculture farmers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Hi-Tech Aqua Feed manufactures and sells scientifically formulated aquaculture feeds for multiple fish species (Carps, Tilapia, Trout, Catfish, Pangasius, Seabass, Snakehead) using advanced extrusion technology, offering extruded fine powders for early stages and floating pellets in multiple sizes for grow-out. The company also provides a Best Aquaculture Consultancy Service covering fish health management, water quality optimization, hybrid fish breeding, immunological profiling, and farmer training.

Product overview

Hi-Tech Aqua Feed is a product line of premium quality aquaculture nutrition solutions offered by Hi-Tech Group. The product portfolio includes six distinct feed formulations (AQ#13, AQ#14, AQ#15, AQ#16, AQ#17, and AQ#31) designed for different fish species including Carps (Rohu, Thaila, Grass, Gulfam, Mori), Tilapia, Pungasius, Trout, Catfish, Pacu, Seabass, and Snakehead. Feeds are available in extruded fine powder and floating feed forms. The products are developed using advanced extrusion technology and scientific formulation to ensure maximum growth, efficient feed conversion, and superior water quality. Additionally, a Best Aquaculture Consultancy Service is offered to support farmers with fish health management, water quality optimization, breeding genetics, and farm consultancy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hi-Tech Aqua Feed 13: Carp fish feed with 23% CP level
• Hi-Tech Aqua Feed 16
• Hi-Tech Aqua Feed 14
• Hi-Tech Aqua Feed 15
• Hi-Tech Aqua Feed 17
• Hi-Tech Aqua Feed 31

Products and services

• Hi-Tech Aqua Feed 13 Aquaculture feed with 23% crude protein formulated for Carp fish species including Rohu, Thaila, Grass, Gulfam, and Mori, offered in crumble and pellet sizes suited to different growth stages.
• Hi-Tech Aqua Feed 14 Tilapia feed with 30% crude protein, available in crumble (up to 25g), 1.5mm (up to 50g), 2mm (50–200g), 4mm (200–400g), and 6mm (400g to harvest) pellets for different growth stages.
• Hi-Tech Aqua Feed 15 Carp fish feed with 25% crude protein, available in crumble (up to 40g), 1.5mm (up to 80g), 2mm (80–200g), 4mm (200–500g), and 6mm (500g to harvest) pellets for growth from fry to harvest weight.
• Hi-Tech Aqua Feed 16 Aquaculture feed with 20% crude protein designed for Carp fish, providing a lower growth-rate option within the company's carp feed range.
• Hi-Tech Aqua Feed 17 (Dairy Aqua Feed) Entry-level aqua feed with 15% crude protein aimed at fish farmers transitioning from rice powder, maize, and locally made mash feed, offering a lower growth-rate, lower-cost option.
• Hi-Tech Aqua Feed 31 Premium aquaculture feed with 40% crude protein formulated for Trout, Catfish, and Sole fish, available in crumble (up to 30g), 1.5mm (up to 80g), 2mm (80–200g), 4mm (200–400g), and 6mm (400g to harvest) pellets.
• Best Aquaculture Consultancy Service Consultancy service dedicated to improving fish farming efficiency, growth performance, and sustainability, covering Fish Health & Disease Management, Water Quality & Feed Optimization, Hybrid Fish Breeding & Genetics, Immunological & Haematological Profiling, and Farmer Training & Farm Consultancy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved fish health and feed efficiency across all environments
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Skretting (Nutreco): Global aquaculture feed market leader producing extruded feeds for salmonids, tilapia, carp, and other species. Directly comparable on product technology (extrusion), species coverage, and formulation approach, though serving a global customer base rather than a single country.
• Aller Aqua: Danish-headquartered aquaculture feed manufacturer producing extruded feeds for freshwater and marine species including trout, carp, and tilapia. Comparable extrusion-based product portfolio and species coverage with broader geographic reach.
• Olam International (Olam Agri): Global agri-business with animal feed and aquaculture ingredient operations including fishmeal and specialty feed inputs. Comparable on feed manufacturing and aquaculture supply chain, though operating as a broader ingredients supplier.
• Charoen Pokphand (CP Group) - Aqua Feed: Asia's largest feed conglomerate with aquaculture feed operations across multiple countries including extruded fish feeds for tilapia, carp, and pangasius. Comparable product portfolio with vastly greater geographic and scale footprint.
• BioMar Group: Global aquaculture feed producer with extruded feeds for salmonids, trout, and warmwater species. Highly comparable on extrusion technology and high-protein specialty formulations like AQ#31.
• Cargill Aqua Nutrition: Global feed major with a dedicated aquaculture nutrition line including extruded feeds for carp, tilapia, and shrimp. Comparable species-specific formulation approach at much greater scale and with international R&D infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Avanti Feeds: Leading Indian aquaculture feed manufacturer focused primarily on shrimp but also producing fish feed. Comparable extrusion technology, South Asian market exposure, and integrated feed-plus-advisory positioning.
• Godrej Agrovet: Indian diversified agribusiness with an aquaculture feed business producing extruded feeds for shrimp and fish (carp, tilapia). Comparable species mix, South Asian market focus, and conglomerate backing similar to Hi-Tech Group.
• Growel Feeds: Indian aquaculture feed producer with extruded fish and shrimp feeds for warmwater species. Comparable species focus (carp, tilapia), extrusion technology, and South Asian small-farmer customer base.
• National Feeds (Pakistan): Pakistani animal feed manufacturer producing poultry and livestock feeds with potential aquaculture feed lines. Domestic peer competing for the same Pakistani farmer base with similar distribution model.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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