Valent de México

What Valent de México does

Valent de México, S.A. de C.V. is a Mexican agricultural solutions company headquartered in Zapopan, Jalisco, founded in 1994 and operating with 44 employees as the Mexican subsidiary of Valent USA LLC and, ultimately, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. The company distributes an integrated portfolio spanning chemical crop protection (insecticides, fungicides, herbicides), biorational products (Bacillus thuringiensis-based biologicals such as DiPel DF and XenTari DF, plus PyGanic and Gnatrol), plant growth regulators (cytokinins, gibberellins, AVG, S-ABA), adjuvants (patented organosilicone Kinetic), plant nutrition (CoRoN controlled-release foliar nitrogen, amino-acid biostimulants, silicon-based defense activators), and third-party brands from Nufarm and UPM de México.

The underlying technology rests on proprietary formulations: pharmaceutical-grade Bt fermentation (DiPel DF), an exclusive pure aizawai strain (XenTari DF), patented organosilicone surfactant chemistry from Helena Chemical (Kinetic, 1990), patented enzymatic-hydrolysis amino-acid processing (MessiVAL, 72% hydrolysis vs. 35% industry average), and a unique polymer-based foliar nitrogen (CoRoN 25-0-0). Several products carry EPA tolerance exemptions supporting export compliance, and DiPel DF's 50-year regulatory track record anchors credibility in the biorational segment.

The business model is B2B, quote-based agricultural input sales, executed through a hybrid channel of direct field sales to large producers and agricultural distributors reaching mid-market and smaller growers. Revenue streams are organized around Crop Protection, Biorationals, and Plant Nutrition/Intelligence product lines, serving ten crop-vertical segments including berries, fruits, vegetables, grains, and ornamentals across Mexico. The company operates a product-focused website with downloadable technical and safety data sheets as its primary marketing surface, with no public pricing disclosed.

Name

Valent de México

Legal name

Valent de México, S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://valent.mx

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Valent de México is a B2B agricultural inputs distributor in Mexico (subsidiary of Valent USA LLC / Sumitomo Chemical) selling chemical and biorational crop protection, plant growth regulators, adjuvants, and plant nutrition products to berry, fruit, vegetable, and grain producers through direct field sales and distributor channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Crop Protection Products

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (325320), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

OMRI-Listed Crop Protection (Botanical & Mineral Pesticides) (AFABAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Botanical Biopesticides & Plant Extracts (Essential Oils, Neem, Pyrethrins) (AFABAEAF)

Keywords

• Crop protection products
• Biorational insecticides
• Plant growth regulators
• Agricultural adjuvants
• Foliar nutrition

Headquarters

HQ city

Zapopan

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crop Protection Products: Valent de México generates revenue through the sale of chemical and biorational crop protection products including insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, plant growth regulators, adjuvants, and foliar nutrition products to Mexican agricultural producers across multiple crop segments.
2. Biorational Products: Revenue from biorational product line including biological insecticides (DiPel DF, XenTari DF, Gnatrol DG, PyGanic), plant growth regulators (CyStar, ProGibb, Maxcel, Provide), and biostimulants (MessiVAL, Optimus, Inicium, Armurox) for sustainable and organic agriculture.
3. Plant Nutrition & Intelligence Products: Sale of foliar fertilizers (CoRoN, Elemax, Tracite), amino acid-based biostimulants, and silicon-based plant defense activators (Armurox) for improving crop yield and quality.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Valent de México is an agricultural inputs company selling an integrated portfolio of crop protection and plant nutrition products to Mexican producers. Offerings span chemical and biorational insecticides (e.g., DiPel DF, XenTari DF, PyGanic), fungicides, herbicides, plant growth regulators (ProGibb, ProTone, Maxcel), the patented organosilicone adjuvant Kinetic, foliar fertilizers and bio-stimulants (CoRoN, MessiVAL, Tracite), and silicon-based plant defense activators across more than 50 registered crops including berries, fruits, vegetables, grains, and ornamentals.

Product overview

Valent de México operates as an agricultural solutions company offering an integrated portfolio of crop protection and plant nutrition products. The product portfolio includes chemical and biological insecticides (DiPel DF, XenTari DF, Novapro, Venom, Clutch SC, Sumialpha XL, Herald, Knack, Esteem, TetraSan, Abacus, Pleo, NipsIt INSIDE, PyGanic, Gnatrol), fungicides (Excalia, Intuity SC, Neon, Powmyl, Procure, Zymbiosis, Rizolex, Nufazeb, Microthiol, StarHidro, Ballesta, Mondes, Valmin 4SC), herbicides (Sumimax, Regiment, Nicosul, Nufarmina 4, Flamazo, Tirón), plant growth regulators (CyStar, ProGibb, Activol, Retain, Protone, Maxcel, Provide 10 SG), plant nutrition products (CoRoN, MessiVAL, Tracite, Ele-Max), Vegetal Intelligence solutions (Armurox, Optimus, Inicium), and the organosilicon adjuvant Kinetic. The products serve multiple crop categories including vegetables, fruits, berries, basic grains, ornamental plants, and industrial crops, with many products certified for organic agriculture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Valent: Agricultural solutions brand providing crop protection products, biorationals, and plant nutrition solutions

Products and services

• Kinetic Organosilicone-based non-ionic surfactant adjuvant that improves spray deposition, reduces evaporation, and provides up to twice the coverage of conventional surfactants; certified for organic agriculture use.
• DiPel DF Biorational biological insecticide based on Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki crystals and viable spores, effective against immature lepidopteran stages; manufactured to pharmaceutical-grade fermentation standards with EPA tolerance exemption.
• XenTari DF Biological insecticide based on Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies aizawai with Cry1C and Cry1D delta endotoxins, specifically effective against armyworm; pure strain obtained under pharmaceutical-grade production standards.
• PyGanic 5.0 OMRI- and USDA NOP-certified organic insecticide delivering immediate knockdown control against 200+ insect species with zero pre-harvest interval.
• Gnatrol DG Selective biological larvicide with Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis (3000 ITU/mg) for control of fungus gnat larvae in mushrooms and greenhouse crops.
• Venom Third-generation neonicotinoid insecticide based on Dinotefuran (200 g/kg) with ultra-systemic and translaminar action and 60-70 day residual activity.
• Clutch SC Third-generation neonicotinoid insecticide (Clothianidin 257 g/L) in suspension concentrate with 5-micron particle size for improved field performance.
• Herald Synthetic pyrethroid insecticide-acaricide based on Fenpropatrin (375 g/L) discovered by Sumitomo Chemical with rapid knockdown and prolonged residual control.
• Knack Insect growth regulator with Pyriproxyfen (110 g/L) mimicking natural juvenile hormone; controls whitefly, psyllids, thrips, and aphids with translaminar action safe for pollinators.
• NipsIt INSIDE Third-generation neonicotinoid seed treatment based on Clothianidin (606 g/L) with Lock Tight technology for uniform seed coverage in corn and sorghum.
• Excalia Fungicide with Impyrfluxam (400 g/L) for control of Rhizoctonia solani and black scurf on tubers in potato production.
• Intuity SC Strobilurin fungicide (Mandestrobin, FRAC group 11) providing preventive control of Botrytis bunch rot in wine grapes and gray mold in strawberries.
• Neon Systemic and contact fungicide combining Metalaxil (90 g/Kg) with Chlorothalonil (720 g/Kg) providing 10-14 days protection against blights and mildews.
• Microthiol Sulfur-based fungicide (800 g/Kg) with smaller uniform particles offering excellent dispersion and improved applicator safety.
• Sumimax Pre-emergent herbicide with Flumioxazin (510 g/Kg) providing extended residual control of broadleaf weeds and annual grasses, selective to potato, garlic, and onion crops.
• Flamazo Non-selective contact herbicide with Paraquat (200 g/L) providing desiccant and defoliant action for control of annual broadleaf and narrowleaf weeds.
• Tirón Non-selective post-emergent systemic herbicide based on Glyphosate, translocated from foliage to roots, rhizomes, and apical meristems with no soil residual effect.
• ProGibb Gibberellic Acid (GA3) plant growth regulator in soluble granule formulation with high stability and efficacy, certified for organic agriculture.
• ProTone S-Abscisic Acid (S-ABA) plant growth regulator that improves red grape color and enhances fruit quality; certified for organic production with EPA tolerance exemption.
• Maxcel Benzyladenine (6BA, 1.9%) plant growth regulator for fruit thinning and size increase in apples and pears.
• CyStar Plant growth regulator with 6-Benzyl-Adenine containing the highest cytokinin concentration (19,000 ppm) for budding and lateral branching in vegetables.
• CoRoN Controlled-release foliar nitrogen fertilizer (25-0-0 + 0.5B) using a polymer manufacturing process that releases ammonium nitrogen gradually over 7-20 days without phytotoxicity.
• MessiVAL Bio-stimulant foliar with 20% L-alpha-amino acids obtained by patented enzymatic hydrolysis (72% degree of hydrolysis vs. 35% industry average) for rapid plant recovery from critical stress.
• Tracite Potassium fertilizer (2-0-25 potassium hydroxide) with unique formulation enabling efficient foliar absorption and sugar/carbohydrate translocation to storage points.
• Armurox Silicon-based liquid fertilizer combining soluble silicon with active peptide complex creating a physical barrier under the cuticle and activating plant defense against biotic and abiotic stress.
• Inicium Root development initializer based on low molecular weight peptides obtained by natural enzymatic hydrolysis, complementing root fertilization and increasing photosynthetic activity.

Quantifiable outcome

• DiPel DF has been in use for 50 years, surviving regulatory changes, resistant pests, and shifting farmer preferences — demonstrating long-term product effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• +5 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Helena Chemical CompanycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1990Helena Chemical Company developed and patented KINETIC in 1990 as the first co-surfactant blend with organosilicon base for agricultural spray applications. Valent de México distributes Kinetic as a coadjuvant in the Mexican market under the Helena Chemical brand.
• Valent USA LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValent USA LLC is the US-based parent/sister company of Valent de México. Multiple Valent de México products (Herald, Venom, Clutch SC, Knack, Esteem, DiPel, XenTari) are branded as property of Valent USA LLC. Valent USA LLC operates as the primary brand holder and R&D engine for the Valent group globally, with Valent de México serving as the Mexican market subsidiary.
• Valent Biosciences LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValent Biosciences LLC is the bioscience division of the Valent group, developing and branding biological and biorational products including DiPel DF, XenTari DF, ProGibb, Activol, CyStar, ProTone, Maxcel, and Provide. Valent de México distributes these products in Mexico.
• Sumitomo Chemical Co. LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd is the ultimate parent company of Valent de México through its ownership of Valent USA LLC. Sumitomo Chemical develops and supplies key active ingredients including Clothianidin (NipsIt INSIDE), Dinotefuran (Venom), Esfenvalerate (Sumialpha XL), and Clutch (Clothianidin). Valent de México operates as the Mexican subsidiary of the Valent brand under Sumitomo Chemical's portfolio.
• Nufarm Grupo MéxicosecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNufarm Grupo México products distributed by Valent de México include Nufazeb (Mancozeb fungicide), Novapro (Chlorpyrifos insecticide), Nufarmina 4 (2,4-D amine herbicide), and Flamazo (Paraquat herbicide). Valent de México serves as a distributor for these Nufarm products in the Mexican market.
• UPM de MéxicosecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUPM de México products distributed by Valent de México include Microthiol (sulfur-based fungicide). Valent de México serves as a distributor for Microthiol in the Mexican agricultural market.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nufarm Grupo México: Nufarm is both a partner (its products are distributed by Valent de México) and a direct competitor in Mexico's crop protection market, offering herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides. Comparable because of overlapping crop protection portfolio, similar distribution model, and identical target customer base in Mexican agriculture.
• ADAMA México: ADAMA is one of the world's largest off-patent crop protection companies with deep presence in Mexico, offering post-patent insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Comparable as a direct competitor with similar portfolio breadth across the same crop segments and a similar distributor-channel GTM.
• Valent Biosciences LLC: Valent Biosciences is the bioscience sister-entity of Valent de México, developing and branding the biorational products (DiPel DF, XenTari DF, ProGibb, Protone, Maxcel) that Valent de México distributes. Comparable because it is the source of Valent de México's flagship biological product lines and operates in adjacent markets with the same active ingredients.
• UPL Limited (Mexico): UPL operates a large Mexican crop protection business with a broad portfolio of conventional and biosolutions products. Comparable as a direct competitor offering a similarly integrated portfolio (insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, biostimulants, plant nutrition) and serving overlapping crop segments.

Emerging players

• Certis Biologicals: Certis Biologicals specializes in biological crop protection products (Bt, botanicals, biostimulants) with growing presence in Latin America. Comparable as an emerging player with overlapping biorational and biological product categories, particularly with DiPel, XenTari, and PyGanic.

Broad incumbents

• Syngenta México: Syngenta operates one of the largest crop protection businesses in Mexico, with a portfolio spanning insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, seeds, and digital agronomy. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping crop protection chemistry and a similar distribution model reaching Mexican growers.
• Corteva Agriscience (Mexico): Corteva sells crop protection products and seeds in Mexico across cereals, vegetables, and fruit segments. Comparable as a multinational incumbent with similar B2B field-sales and distributor-channel GTM, and overlapping product categories (insecticides, fungicides, herbicides).
• BASF Agricultural Solutions (Mexico): BASF's agricultural solutions division serves Mexican growers with fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, and plant health products. Comparable as a broad incumbent with deep product portfolios and similar distribution architecture, including the same target crops (berries, vegetables, grains).
• FMC Corporation (Mexico): FMC operates a significant crop protection business in Mexico with insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides across fruits, vegetables, and row crops. Comparable as a multinational incumbent with overlapping product portfolio and a similar B2B sales model targeting Mexican agricultural producers.
• Bayer Crop Science (Mexico): Bayer's agricultural division offers a broad crop protection and seed portfolio in Mexico across chemical, biological, and digital farming categories. Highly comparable as a multinational incumbent serving the same Mexican producers with overlapping crop protection, biorational, and plant nutrition solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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