Polcalc Nawozy Wapniowe

Name

Polcalc Nawozy Wapniowe

Legal name

Polcalc sp. z o.o.

Website

https://polcalc.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Calcium and magnesium agricultural fertilizers

NAICS

Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying (212312), Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing (327992), Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing (3274)

SIC

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810), Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400)

akta.pro primary industry

Soil Amendments & Conditioners (Lime/Gypsum/Humates) (IMAEAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mineral Soil Amendments (Lime, Gypsum, Rock Phosphate, Sulfur, Trace Minerals) (AFABAKAF), Limestone Quarrying (Industrial & Construction Grade) (IMAKAHAC), Fertilizer Raw Materials & Intermediates (Phosphate Rock, Sulfuric/Phosphoric Acid, Potash Ore/Brines) (AFABABAH)

Keywords

• Calcium fertilizers
• Granulated lime
• Soil pH correction
• Agricultural inputs
• Magnesium fertilizers

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Calcium Fertilizer Product Sales: Polcalc generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and sale of calcium-based fertilizers. Products are sold through a domestic network of over 200 distributors in Poland and international distributors across 10 countries. The company sells both granulated products (bagged in 25 kg bags and 500 kg big-bags) and bulk/powder products delivered by specialized cement tanker trucks. Revenue is derived from one-time product purchase transactions, with no recurring subscription component. The company was acquired by Holcim (formerly Lafarge) in 2021-2024, indicating access to Holcim's broader distribution and financial resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels14 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Polcalc manufactures and sells calcium and calcium-magnesium fertilizers made from proprietary high-reactivity micronized limestone, offered in granulated (Polcalc III Generacji, Magnez PLUS, Bakterie PLUS, Magic-S) and bulk powder (Kujawit, Radkowit, BIOBAZALT) formats. The company controls the full production chain from limestone extraction through granulation at its Lubień Kujawski plant. It also produces feed chalk (Kreda Pastewna Viva Max) and animal husbandry products (Saniwap) for livestock operations, and gardening SKUs for hobby users.

Product overview

Polcalc Nawozy Wapniowe is a manufacturer of calcium and magnesium fertilizers, offering a comprehensive portfolio of agricultural products. The product line includes three main categories: granulated fertilizers (Polcalc III Generacji, Polcalc Magnez PLUS, Polcalc Bakterie PLUS, Polcalc Magic-S) for precision application; bulk/powdered fertilizers (Kujawit, Kujawit Premium, Kujawit FAST, Radkowit, Radkowit Premium) for large-scale farming operations; and ecological products (BIOBAZALT, Microbazalt) for organic farming. Additionally, the company offers feed supplements (Kreda Pastewna Viva Max) and animal husbandry products (Saniwap) for livestock, as well as gardening products (Wapno do trawników, Wapno z magnezem do warzyw). The products work together as a complete crop nutrition and soil management system, addressing pH correction, calcium/magnesium/sulfur supplementation, soil biology support, and animal nutrition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Polcalc III Generacji Highly reactive granulated calcium carbonate fertilizer (52% CaO, 99% reactivity) for rapid soil pH elevation and calcium delivery to plants. Made from micronized limestone flour (90% of particles below 0.100 mm, 75% below 0.063 mm), 95% of granules 2-8 mm in size, neutralization number 51 (CaO equivalent), Category 04 (Odmiana 04) standard, certified for organic farming.
• Polcalc Magnez PLUS

Quantifiable outcome

• Yield increase of 20-60% when soil pH is correctly optimized through proper liming (stated in educational content)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Lafarge (became Holcim in 2024)coreOthers · 1 January 2021In 2021, Polcalc became part of the Lafarge group. In 2024, following Lafarge's global rebranding to Holcim, Polcalc became part of Holcim. The company now operates as Holcim Kruszywa Sp. z o.o. with registered office at Al. Jerozolimskie 142B, 02-305 Warszawa. This acquisition provides Polcalc with access to Holcim's global resources, distribution network, and financial backing as a major building materials company.
• BayWa Agro Polska Sp. z o.o.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor national agricultural distributor with headquarters in Brwinów and multiple branch locations across Poland (Kętrzyn, Pasłęk, Lublin, Bolesławiec). Distributes Polcalc calcium fertilizer products to farmers throughout Poland.
• Złotowska Spółdzielnia Handlowo-ProdukcyjnamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural cooperative (cooperative) headquartered in Złotów with multiple branch stores across Poland including Złotniki Kujawskie, Wałcz, Witkowo, Sypniewo, Tuchola, Szczecinek, Lubasz, Białośliwie, and Jabłonowo. Acts as both a retail store operator and distributor for Polcalc products.
• Agrolok Sp. z o.o.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural distributor with multiple locations across northern Poland including Nowy Dwór Gdański (headquarters), Wielbark, Kolno, Susz, Golub-Dobrzyń, and a Distribution Center in Osiek. Also operates storage facilities in Ujście, Różewo, and Stajkowo. Distributes Polcalc products to farmers in the region.
• AGROSKŁAD Sp. z o.o.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational agricultural distributor with headquarters in Ujazd and branch locations in Tuszyn and Łowicz. Distributes Polcalc calcium fertilizers throughout Poland.
• SIA BIO-INDUSTRIJA (Latvia)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distribution partner for Polcalc products in Latvia. Office located at Klāva Ukstiša iela 26, Liepāja, LV-3411, Latvia. Part of Polcalc's international expansion strategy covering the Baltic region.
• UAB BIO-Industrija (Lithuania)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distribution partner for Polcalc products in Lithuania. Office located in Klaipėda. Part of Polcalc's Baltic region distribution network.
• Baltic BioIndustry OÜ (Estonia, Finland)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distribution partner covering Estonia and Finland. Office at Narva mnt 5, 10117 Tallinn, Estonia. Enables Polcalc product availability in the Nordic-Baltic region.
• BioAktiv CZ s.r.o. (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Netherlands)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distribution partner covering Czech Republic, Slovakia, and the Netherlands. Office at Bořivojova 878/35, 130 00 Prague 3-Žižkov, Czech Republic. Central European distribution hub for Polcalc products.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Yara International: Global nitrogen and specialty fertilizer leader with broad European farmer reach. Overlaps with Polcalc as a large fertilizer supplier to Polish and European farmers, though Calicum/Mg products are a small part of its portfolio.
• Omya: Swiss specialty minerals producer of calcium carbonate and ground minerals for agriculture, food, and industry. Directly overlaps with Polcalc's micronized limestone products and soil-conditioning applications, but at global scale.
• Lhoist: Global privately held lime and mineral products group with a broad portfolio including agricultural and soil-conditioning lime products. A larger, more diversified incumbent competing with Polcalc in European agricultural lime markets.
• Carmeuse: Global lime producer with European operations including Central Europe. Overlaps with Polcalc in calcium-based soil amendments and agricultural lime, though with a much broader industrial and environmental lime portfolio.
• Grupa Azoty: Largest Polish chemical and fertilizer conglomerate, distributing NPK, nitrogen, and specialty fertilizers through Polish agricultural channels. A natural potential acquirer or strategic competitor in the Polish soil amendment market.
• K+S Aktiengesellschaft: Major European fertilizer and salt producer with a direct presence in Polish agricultural distribution. Overlaps with Polcalc in broad fertilizer categories distributed to Polish farmers, though calcium is a peripheral product line.
• ICL Group: Global specialty fertilizers and minerals company. Comparable in developing differentiated, value-added soil and crop nutrition products, including calcium-based specialties, across European markets.

Regional players

• Calmit (Heidelberg Materials): Austrian and Central European lime, calcium carbonate, and agricultural soil amendment producer. Comparable in product portfolio (lime fertilizers, agricultural chalk) and regional Central European positioning, with overlapping CE distribution partners.

Direct peers

• Timac Agro (Roullier Group): Specialty fertilizer and soil-conditioning company selling calcium- and magnesium-based fertilizers and biostimulants across European farming markets. Closest direct competitor in the differentiated, granulated, agronomically-supported segment Polcalc targets.
• Nordkalk (Rettig Group): Nordic and Baltic limestone and calcium carbonate producer with operations across the same geographic corridor (Finland, Baltic states, Poland) where Polcalc exports. Directly comparable in limestone mining, lime processing, and calcium-based soil amendment products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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