Yaqoob Group of Companies

Name

Yaqoob Group of Companies

Legal name

Yaqoob Group

Website

https://yaqoobgroup.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Inputs

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Fertilizer (Mixing Only) Manufacturing (325314)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

NPK/Compound & Blended Fertilizers (Granular Blends, Bulk Blending) (AFABABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pesticide Residue & Agrochemical Screening Services (Soil/Plant/Water) (AFACAKAF), Fertilizer Compliance, Testing & Certification (Nutrient Analysis, Regulatory/Stewardship Programs) (AFABABAL)

Keywords

• Crop protection products
• Agricultural seed varieties
• Fertilizer formulations
• Agronomy laboratory services
• Pesticide distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Lahore

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crop Protection Products: Sale of insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides for effective pest and disease management across diverse crops and climatic conditions in Pakistan.
2. Seeds & Plant Nutrition: Sale of high-quality seed varieties and plant nutrition products including micronutrient solutions designed for improved crop performance.
3. Fertilizers: Sale of advanced fertilizer formulations including balanced NPK, specialty fertilizers, micronutrients, foliar solutions, and soil health improvement products.
4. Scientific & Regulatory Services: Laboratory testing, regulatory support, and quality assurance services for the agricultural value chain.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Yaqoob Group manufactures, formulates, and distributes agricultural inputs including crop protection products (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides), certified seed varieties and plant nutrition solutions, and fertilizer formulations (NPK, specialty, micronutrients, foliar) for farmers across Pakistan. The group also operates ISO 17025 certified laboratories providing analytical testing, residue analysis, efficacy evaluation, and regulatory documentation services for the agricultural value chain.

Product overview

Yaqoob Group of Companies operates as a family-led agricultural group delivering a multidimensional portfolio through multiple specialized group companies. The core offering spans four main product categories: Crop Protection (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and granular formulations), Seeds & Plant Nutrition (certified seed varieties and micronutrient solutions), Fertilizers & Soil Health (NPK fertilizers, specialty fertilizers, and soil health products), and Scientific & Regulatory Services (ISO-certified laboratory testing, HPLC/Gas Chromatography analysis, residue analysis, and regulatory compliance support). The group is comprised of nine subsidiary companies including LeaderAG, Agrow Mark, AFAM Agro Chemicals, Sahaab Enterprises, Annex Crop Sciences, Agrinar Pakistan, Fair Seed, Yaqoob Sons Jehaz, and Plant4Life, each specializing in distinct segments of the agricultural sector. The portfolio is unified by shared quality assurance standards (ISO 17025 certified laboratories), nationwide distribution infrastructure, and a farmer-centric approach to agricultural solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crop Protection Products Comprehensive crop protection portfolio including broad-spectrum and targeted insecticides, pre and post-emergence herbicides, fungicide formulations for disease management, and specialized granular formulations designed for effective pest and disease management under varied crops and climatic conditions across Pakistan.
• Seeds & Plant Nutrition High-quality certified seed varieties for diverse crops suited to Pakistan's climatic conditions, paired with plant nutrition and micronutrient solutions and performance-tested seeds designed to improve agricultural productivity.
• Fertilizers & Soil Health Advanced fertilizer formulations including balanced NPK and specialty fertilizers, micronutrient and foliar solutions, and soil health improvement products designed to enhance soil fertility and support optimal plant growth.
• Scientific & Regulatory Services ISO 17025 certified laboratory testing services including HPLC and Gas Chromatography analysis, regulatory documentation and strategy, residue analysis and efficacy evaluation, formulation validation, and stability testing for quality assurance and compliance in the agricultural value chain.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products meeting strict safety, performance, and regulatory standards
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bayer Crop Science: Global agricultural inputs leader with crop protection chemicals, seeds, and digital farming tools, and established Pakistan operations. Comparable as a multinational competitor across Yaqoob Group's core product categories with materially larger R&D and supply-chain resources.
• Syngenta: Leading global agrochemical and seed company with a broad crop protection portfolio and direct Pakistan presence. Comparable as a multinational competitor across insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides serving the same farmer customer base.
• FMC Corporation: Global crop protection specialty company with strong positions in insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. Comparable as a multinational competitor in the same crop protection chemistries serving South Asian markets.
• Corteva Agriscience: Major global seeds and crop protection company with operations across South Asia. Comparable as a multinational competitor spanning the same crop protection and seeds categories where Yaqoob Group operates.

Direct peers

• UPL Limited: Indian multinational agrochemical company with a strong emerging-markets focus and formulation-led business model. Comparable as a similarly positioned crop protection specialist targeting South Asian farmers with overlapping product portfolios.
• Engro Fertilizers: Pakistan's largest fertilizer manufacturer producing urea and NPK fertilizers with nationwide distribution. Comparable as a domestic fertilizer peer competing for the same Pakistani farmer customer base.
• Fauji Fertilizer Company: Major Pakistani fertilizer producer offering urea, DAP, and NPK fertilizers with established nationwide distribution. Comparable as a domestic fertilizer peer serving the same farmer segment with overlapping product categories.
• Suncrop Group: Pakistani agrochemical company specializing in crop protection formulations and agricultural inputs. Comparable as a similarly sized local competitor with overlapping product portfolio and Pakistan-focused farmer engagement.

Emerging players

• Rallis India: Indian agrochemical company (Tata Group) specializing in crop protection chemicals and seeds. Comparable as a regional emerging-market specialist with similar formulation-led, distribution-driven business model.
• Dhanuka Agritech: Indian agrochemical company offering insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and plant nutrition products. Comparable as a regional agrochemical specialist focused on emerging-market farmer needs with an overlapping product mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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