What Koppert Belgium does

Koppert Belgium is the Belgian subsidiary of Koppert, a privately held Dutch-headquartered group founded in 1967 that specializes in biological crop protection and natural pollination. The company develops and supplies beneficial organisms — predatory mites (Phytoseiulus persimilis, Amblyseius swirskii, Neoseiulus cucumeris), parasitic wasps, predatory insects, entomopathogenic nematodes (Steinernema feltiae, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora), and microbial agents (Trichoderma harzianum T-22, Akanthomyces muscarius VE6) — alongside bumblebee colonies for crop pollination and proprietary application hardware under the Natutec brand (Airobreez blowing device, Drive mechanical distributor, Drone Release System, Scout digital monitoring). It serves protected vegetable growers, ornamental plant producers, fruit growers, arable farmers, and municipal governments across more than 100 countries, with the Belgian entity operating as a local sales and customer support channel through field representatives and the beshop.koppert.com webshop.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of biological control agents, pollination products, biofungicides, and proprietary application equipment, supplemented by digital monitoring tools. The company employs 3,000 people globally and offers 300+ solutions spanning pest control, disease management, pollination, resilient cultivation, monitoring and scouting, and application technology. Its proprietary microbial strains, IoT-enabled hives (Wireless Beehome), and drone-based application systems represent ongoing investments in technology differentiation beyond consumable biological products.

Koppert operates as a family-controlled private company with no public listing, distributing through a global network of regional distributors and direct field sales in mature markets. The Belgian subsidiary itself has 6 employees and functions as a localized commercial presence serving Belgian growers, while the parent group maintains R&D, production, and the Experience Centre at its Berkel en Rodenrijs headquarters in the Netherlands.

Name

Koppert Belgium

Legal name

Koppert

Website

https://koppert.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Koppert Belgium is the Belgian sales subsidiary of Koppert, a Dutch-founded (1967) global provider of biological crop protection and bumblebee pollination solutions serving growers and municipalities in 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Biologicals

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (325320)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Biological Pest Control (Beneficial Insects, Nematodes, Microbials) (AFABAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural/Green Pest Control Products (CRAJAHAK), Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Stored Products (HACCP-Aligned Programs) (HSAMAHAJ)

Keywords

• Biological crop protection
• Bumblebee pollination services
• Integrated pest management
• Beneficial insect production
• Biocontrol agents

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkel en Rodenrijs

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Biological pest control products: Sale of beneficial insects, mites, nematodes, and microorganisms for biological pest and disease control across agricultural sectors including protected vegetables, ornamentals, fruit, and arable crops
2. Pollination products: Sale of bumblebee colonies (Natupol, Natupol Booster, Natupol Excel, Natupol Tripol, Natupol Smart) and associated equipment for crop pollination
3. Application equipment: Sale of proprietary application devices including Natutec Airobreez, Natutec Drive, Natutec Drone, and Natutec Scout monitoring systems
4. Plant disease management: Sale of biofungicides including Trianum-P, Trianum-G, Trianum-GR, and Cerall for soil-borne disease control
5. Monitoring and scouting products: Sale of traps, attractants, and digital scouting tools including Deltatrap, Horiver, Pherodis, and Natutec Scout for pest monitoring

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Koppert Belgium sells biological crop protection and pollination solutions to commercial growers in Belgium, including beneficial insects, predatory mites, parasitic wasps, beneficial nematodes, and microbial biocontrol agents for pest and disease management. The company also supplies bumblebee colonies and hives for crop pollination, proprietary application equipment (Natutec Airobreez, Natutec Drive, Natutec Drone), digital scouting tools, and monitoring products (traps, pheromone dispensers) within an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) framework.

Product overview

Koppert Belgium is a biological crop protection and pollination company offering over 300 solutions for growers across 100 countries. The product portfolio centers on three core pillars: biological pest control (using predatory mites, parasitic wasps, predatory insects, beneficial nematodes, and microbial organisms), pollination services (bumblebee-based pollination through Natupol products and Wireless Beehome smart hives), and disease management (biofungicides like Trianum-P based on Trichoderma harzianum). Supporting these core offerings are precision application technologies (Natutec product line including Airobreez, Drive, Drone systems, and Scout digital monitoring platform), monitoring and scouting tools (sticky traps, pheromone dispensers, and digital platforms), and resilient cultivation products (Veni/Vidi product lines for plant health). The portfolio includes specialized products for various crops including vegetables (protected and open-field), ornamental plants, fruits, and arable crops, addressing pests such as spider mites, thrips, whiteflies, aphids, and diseases like Pythium and Stemphylium. The company operates with 58 years of experience, 3000 employees globally, and emphasizes Integrated Pest Management (IPM) solutions that minimize chemical pesticide use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Koppert One: Integrated platform for crop protection solutions and digital advisory services
• Koppert Foundation
• Natutec
• Experience Centre

Products and services

• Natupol bumblebee pollination system Bumblebee-based pollination products (Natupol, Natupol Booster, Natupol Excel, Natupol Fly, Natupol Smart, Natupol Seeds, Natupol Trio) for greenhouse and outdoor crops, providing natural pollination services for fruits, vegetables, and seed crops.
• Wireless Beehome Smart bumblebee hive with wireless monitoring capabilities for remote hive management in commercial pollination programs.
• Predatory mite products (Spidex, Spidex Vital, Spidex Vital Plus, Spidex Vital Go) Phytoseiulus persimilis predatory mites for spider mite control in greenhouse and outdoor crops, including enhanced and ready-to-use formulations.
• Swirski predatory mite products (Swirski-Mite, Swirski-Mite LD, Swirski-Mite Plus, Swirski Ulti-Mite) Amblyseius swirskii predatory mites for thrips and whitefly control, including long-distance release and premium formulations for large-scale deployment.
• Thripex and Montdo-Mite predatory mite products Neoseiulus cucumeris (Thripex, Thripex-Plus) and Transeius montdorensis (Montdo-Mite, Montdo-Mite Plus) predatory mites for thrips control in greenhouse crops.
• Spical and Limonica predatory mite products Neoseiulus californicus (Spical, Spical-Plus, Spical Ulti-Mite) and Amblyseius andersoni (Limonica, Limonica Ulti-Mite) predatory mites for broad-spectrum spider mite and thrips control.
• Aphid parasitic wasp products (Aphipar, Aphipar-M, Aphidend, Aphidalia, Aphiscout, Ervipar, Ervibank, Aphilin) Aphidius matricariae, Aphidius colemani, Aphidoletes aphidimyza, Aphelinus abdominalis, and Aphidius ervi parasitic wasps and gall midges for aphid biological control across vegetables and ornamentals.
• Predatory insect products (Mirical, Mirical-N, Chrysopa, Chrysopa-E, Cryptobug, Cryptobug-L, Thripor-L, Propylea) Macrolophus pygmaeus, Chrysoperla carnea, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri, Orius laevigatus, and Propylea 14-punctata predatory bugs, lacewings, ladybirds, and pirate bugs for whitefly, aphid, mealybug, and thrips control.
• Whitefly control products (Enermix, Ercal, En-Strip, Miglyphus) Encarsia formosa and Eretmocerus eremicus parasitic wasps for whitefly biological control, plus Diglyphus isaea for leafminer control.
• Beneficial nematode products (Capsanem, Entonem, Larvanem, Sportnem-H, Sportnem-T) Steinernema feltiae, Steinernema carpocapsae, and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora entomopathogenic nematodes for control of soil pests, fungus gnats, Tuta absoluta, Nesidiocoris, and oak processionary caterpillar.
• Microbial biocontrol products (Mycotal) Akanthomyces muscarius VE6 blastospore-based biological insecticide for whitefly and thrips control with faster germination and higher efficacy than conidiaspore formulations.
• Biofungicides (Trianum-P, Trianum-GR, Cerall) Trichoderma harzianum T-22 strain-based biofungicides in powder and granular formulations for Pythium and Stemphylium (black rot in pears) management, plus Cerall biological seed treatment.
• Monitoring and scouting products (Deltatrap, Pherodis, Horiver series, Buxatrap, Lurem-TR, Tutasan, Halyosan) Delta pheromone traps, sticky traps (Wetstick, Drystick, Disc, Rollertrap), pheromone dispensers, and species-specific traps for pest monitoring, mass trapping, and threshold-based decision support.
• Natutec application equipment (Airobreez, Drive, Drone Release System, Airbug, Airobug, Mini-Airbug, Trianum-G tool) Proprietary devices for distribution of biological control agents, including dual-tube blowing device (over 98% survival rate), mechanical applicator (75% time reduction, 100% accuracy improvement), drone-based aerial release, and compact air-based applicators.
• Natutec Scout digital monitoring platform Digital crop monitoring and scouting tool for data-driven pest management decisions across integrated pest management programs.
• Plant health and nutrition products (Veni Biosulfur, Veni Calcium, Vidi Fortum, Vidi Funda, Vidi Parva, Vidi Terrum) Biological sulfur, calcium supplements, and plant resilience products for resilient cultivation under the Weerbaar telen (resilient growing) program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pear fruit loss from black rot (Stemphylium) reduced by up to 50% using Trianum-P according to independent research
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Distributor Network (100+ countries)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKoppert operates through a network of distributors and resellers in approximately 100 countries worldwide, with regional websites and localized support for growers in each market. The Belgian site lists distributors across Europe, Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Certis Biologicals: Specialist manufacturer of biological pesticides (Bt, baculoviruses, biofungicides) and biostimulants. Competes with Koppert in the biofungicide and microbial space (e.g., adjacent to Trianum-P, Mycotal) and is increasingly expanding into biocontrol agents.
• Andermatt Group: Swiss-based global provider of biological plant protection products including baculoviruses, beneficial nematodes, and microbial products. Direct competitor in IPM and biocontrol, with growing presence in row crops and horticulture.
• Biobest Group: Belgian-headquartered global leader in biological pest control and pollination, also offering bumblebees, beneficial insects, mites, and biopesticides. Direct competitor to Koppert across most product categories and geographies, with comparable scale and 30+ years of expertise.
• Bioline Agrosciences: Producer of beneficial insects, mites, and nematodes for IPM programs, originally part of the InVivo Group. Closely overlaps Koppert's core product lines (predatory mites, parasitic wasps) and serves the same greenhouse and protected-cultivation customers.
• Valent BioSciences: Subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, focused on biorational products including microbial insecticides, plant growth regulators, and pheromones. Competes with Koppert in microbial-based pest control (Mycotal, Trianum equivalents) and serves overlapping specialty crop customers.

Emerging players

• AgBiome: US-based agricultural biologicals company developing microbial crop protection and plant health products. Competes with Koppert's microbial portfolio (Trianum, Mycotal) and has strong North American distribution ambitions.

Broad incumbents

• FMC Corporation: Global crop protection company with a portfolio of biological and chemical solutions, including biopesticides acquired through the DuPont portfolio purchase. Competes with Koppert in specialty crops and biologicals more broadly.
• Bayer Crop Science: World's largest crop protection company with an expanding biologicals segment (including Voyagro and recent acquisitions). Competes with Koppert via bundled chemical+biological offerings and vastly larger R&D and distribution scale.
• Syngenta Biologicals: Global crop protection conglomerate (now part of ChemChina/Sinochem) with a growing biologicals portfolio. Offers biocontrol and biostimulant products alongside its dominant chemical franchise, competing with Koppert especially in row crops and via deep ag-retailer distribution.
• BASF Agricultural Solutions: Major agrochemical incumbent with a biological crop protection portfolio including biofungicides and inoculants. Overlaps with Koppert in agricultural biologicals and has the scale to pressure Koppert's market position in larger-acreage applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/koppert-belgium

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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