Nitrasol Liquid Fertilisers (Brineflow)

Name

Nitrasol Liquid Fertilisers (Brineflow)

Legal name

Brineflow Limited

Website

https://nitrasol.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Liquid Fertilizers

NAICS

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing (325311), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Nitrogen Fertilizers (Ammonia, Urea, UAN, Ammonium Nitrate/Sulfate) (AFABABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Nitrogen Products (Urease/Nitrification Inhibitors, Enhanced-Efficiency N) (AFABACAG), Liquid Specialty Fertilizers (Suspensions, Solutions, UAN Blends) (AFABACAF), Controlled-Release & Stabilized Fertilizers (Inhibitors/Coatings) (IMAEAEAN)

Keywords

• Liquid nitrogen fertilisers
• Crop nutrition products
• Urease inhibitor technology
• Foliar fertiliser solutions
• Agricultural crop inputs

Headquarters

HQ city

Great Yarmouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Liquid Fertiliser Sales: Sale of clear liquid nitrogen, nitrogen+sulphur, and protected nitrogen fertilisers. Products supplied in bulk by road tanker or in 1000 litre non-returnable IBC containers. Revenue derived from product volume sales with pricing quote-based.
2. Tank Rental and Sales: On-farm storage tanks available for purchase outright or rent without charge subject to minimum five-year throughput tonnage commitment. Annual rental charge applies if agreed tonnage not taken.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nitrasol (Brineflow Limited) manufactures and distributes clear liquid fertilisers for UK agriculture, including straight nitrogen (UAN-based) products, nitrogen-plus-sulphur blends using ammonium thiosulphate, and the AdvaNShield protected nitrogen range formulated with NBPT urease inhibitor technology for DEFRA Option 4 compliance. The portfolio also covers specialist foliar nitrogen solutions such as M-35 and NitraPro, clear urea solutions, and micronutrient foliar feeds (Manganese, Magnesium, Boron).

Product overview

Nitrasol is a liquid fertiliser company operating as Brineflow Limited, offering a unified system of clear liquid fertilisers and related products for UK agriculture. The core portfolio centres on Straight Nitrogen Liquid Fertilisers (UAN-based products in 30N concentration), Nitrogen and Sulphur (N+S) grades using ammonium thiosulphate, and the AdvaNShield protected nitrogen range for DEFRA Option 4 compliance. These are complemented by specialist foliar products including M-35 controlled-release nitrogen, NitraFol Clear Urea Solutions, NitraPro for grain protein enhancement, and micronutrient formulations (Manganese, Magnesium, Boron). The AdvaNShield NBPT urease inhibitor can be added to existing products on-farm. The system is delivered through East Coast terminals in Great Yarmouth and Sunderland, with storage tank options for on-farm installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nitrasol: Primary brand for clear liquid nitrogen and liquid fertiliser products. Registered trademark UK00003865934.
• AdvaNShield
• Arvorum

Products and services

• Straight Nitrogen Liquid Fertilisers

Quantifiable outcome

• About 20% fewer total emissions of carbon and ammonia from factory to field
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HELM AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHELM AG is one of the world's largest suppliers of liquid fertilisers and Nitrasol is strategically aligned with them. This partnership provides access to global sourcing from the world's lowest cost production areas and supports Nitrasol's supply chain security for UK agriculture.
• Agricultural Industries ConfederationcoreOthersNitrasol is a leading member of the Agricultural Industries Confederation, the trade body for responsible fertiliser manufacturers. They use AIC contract terms for fertiliser sales.
• FACTS Qualified AdviserscoreOthersNitrasol works with on-farm FACTS-Qualified advisers who help maintain standards of excellence in farm management and advice. FACTS qualification is required for agronomic justification of urea applications after 1 April.
• FIAS (Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme)coreOthersNitrasol terminals are FIAS Registered and Accredited. FIAS is a trade assurance scheme that verifies fertiliser supply chain integrity.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CF Industries: One of the world's largest nitrogen fertiliser producers, with significant UAN and ammonia capacity. Comparable as a major nitrogen-based fertiliser supplier competing for UK distributor and farm customer relationships.
• Yara International: Global leader in nitrogen fertilisers and crop nutrition. Direct competitor in UAN and nitrogen fertiliser markets across the UK, with broader product portfolio including specialty fertilisers and digital agronomy tools. Comparable due to overlapping nitrogen fertiliser range and arable farmer customer base.
• Compo Expert: European specialty fertiliser manufacturer offering controlled-release and water-soluble fertilisers. Comparable in specialty crop nutrition and foliar product categories serving professional growers.
• OCI Global: Global nitrogen fertiliser producer with significant UAN and ammonia capacity. Comparable as a major nitrogen fertiliser supplier potentially competing for UK distributor and supply contracts.
• ICL Group: Global specialty fertiliser and crop nutrition company producing speciality plant nutrition products, including nitrogen and foliar feeds. Comparable in offering specialty fertilisers and crop nutrition solutions to UK and European arable and horticultural markets.
• K+S AG: European fertiliser and salt producer with specialty fertiliser portfolio. Comparable in offering specialty crop nutrition products to European agricultural markets including UK.
• Cargill (Crop Nutrition): Global agricultural commodities and inputs company with crop nutrition offerings. Comparable through global sourcing capability and broad reach into UK and European agricultural supply chains.

Direct peers

• Koch Agronomic Services: Global supplier of nitrogen stabilisers and urease inhibitors, including AGROTAIN (NBPT) technology. Direct competitor to AdvaNShield technology in the urease inhibitor space, with broader portfolio and global reach.
• Omex Agriculture: UK manufacturer of liquid fertilisers, foliar feeds, and crop nutrition products. Strong direct overlap in foliar products (NitraFol-equivalents), micronutrients, and tank-based distribution to UK arable farmers.
• Origin Fertilizers: UK-based fertiliser manufacturer and distributor offering straight and compound fertilisers to UK arable farmers. Most direct comparison in terms of UK market focus, sales-led GTM motion, and focus on professional arable growers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NitraSol
• Facebookfacebook.com/Nitrasol
• Instagraminstagram.com/nitrasol
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nitrasol-brineflow

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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