What bio-api sp. z o.o. does

Bio-Api Sp. z o.o. is a Polish private limited company (Sp. z o.o.) registered in Poland and headquartered in Bechcice Kolonia 22, Lutomiersk. The company operates in the apicultural chemicals segment, developing and distributing chemical treatments intended for bee colony health and hive management. Its website (bio-api.pl) and corporate filings (KRS 0000 55 42 56, NIP 731 20 49 184) are the primary public record of its operations.

The company's product portfolio is narrow and specialized, consisting of three core SKUs: Kwas mlekowy 15% (a 15% lactic acid solution packaged in 125 ml containers), Aromatyzowany kwas szczawiowy, roztwór 3.2% (an aromatized 3.2% oxalic acid solution in 500 ml packaging), and Kwas szczawiowy 33% paski (33% oxalic acid strips sold in packs of 20). These products are positioned as beekeeping treatments, with downloadable safety data sheets and product information cards hosted on the company site. There is no indication of proprietary formulation patents, regulatory approvals, or branded trademark registrations.

The business model appears to be direct distribution of physical chemical goods to beekeepers, the only identified customer segment. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, no distribution partnerships or named enterprise customers are referenced, and no headcount, revenue, or funding figures are available. The company maintains an operating website and active contact channels (phone and email), but the absence of any recorded growth, hiring, or capital signals suggests a small, owner-operated commercial entity rather than a scaling venture.

Name

bio-api sp. z o.o.

Legal name

Bio-Api Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://bio-api.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bio-Api Sp. z o.o. is a Polish private company that produces and sells apicultural chemical treatments — lactic acid and oxalic acid formulations — for use by beekeepers managing colony health. It operates from Lutomiersk, Poland, with three core product SKUs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apicultural Chemical Treatments

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Bee Health Management & Treatments (Mite/Disease Control Products & Services) (AFAEAHAK)

Keywords

• Beekeeping chemical treatments
• Oxalic acid bee products
• Lactic acid beekeeping
• Apicultural health solutions
• Varroa mite treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Lutomiersk

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Core offering

Bio-Api Sp. z o.o. develops and sells chemical treatment products for beekeepers, including a 15% lactic acid solution (125 ml), an aromatized 3.2% oxalic acid solution (500 ml), and 33% oxalic acid strips (20 per pack). The portfolio is focused on chemical treatments applied directly to bee colonies for hive health and disease management. Products are packaged consumer goods with accompanying safety data sheets and product information cards.

Product overview

Bio-Api Sp. z o.o. is a Polish beekeeping company that offers a focused portfolio of three bee treatment products: Kwas mlekowy 15% (Lactic acid 15%, 125 ml), Aromatyzowany kwas szczawiowy roztwór 3,2% (Aromatized oxalic acid solution 3.2%, 500 ml), and Kwas szczawiowy 33% paski (Oxalic acid 33% strips, 20 pieces). These products are chemical treatments used in beekeeping operations, distributed as physical consumer goods with accompanying safety data sheets and product information cards available for download.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kwas mlekowy 15% (Lactic acid 15%) Lactic acid solution at 15% concentration, packaged in 125 ml containers, used for treating bee colonies in beekeeping operations.
• Aromatyzowany kwas szczawiowy, roztwór 3,2% (Aromatized oxalic acid solution 3.2%) Aromatized oxalic acid solution at 3.2% concentration, packaged in 500 ml containers, formulated for bee colony treatment in beekeeping operations.
• Kwas szczawiowy 33% paski (Oxalic acid 33% strips) Oxalic acid strips at 33% concentration, sold in sets of 20 strips per package, used as a chemical treatment for bee colony management.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Recent moves2 records

Direct peers

• Véto-pharma: French animal health company specializing in honey bee health products, including varroa mite treatments (Apivar, Apistan). Directly comparable as a specialist manufacturer of acaricide and organic acid treatments for beekeepers, serving the same European customer base.
• Vita Bee Health: UK-based bee health products company producing organic treatments such as Apiguard (thymol) and ApiLife Var. Comparable as a specialist in varroa and disease control products sold across Europe with a similar focus on treatment efficacy and ease of use.
• NOD Apiary Products: Canadian manufacturer of Api-Bioxal oxalic acid strips and other varroa treatments. Directly comparable because it produces the same active ingredient (oxalic acid) in strip format that Bio-Api offers, targeting the same commercial beekeeper segment globally.
• Chemicals Laif (Api-Bioxal): Italian manufacturer of Api-Bioxal, an oxalic acid-based varroa treatment sold across Europe. Directly comparable as a specialized bee treatment producer selling oxalic acid formulations in the same EU regulatory environment.

Broad incumbents

• Dadant & Sons: One of the largest US beekeeping supply manufacturers and distributors, offering hive equipment, medications, and chemical treatments. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the beekeeping supply chain that includes organic acid treatments in its catalog alongside many other categories.
• Mann Lake Ltd: Major US-based beekeeping supply company offering hive equipment, protective gear, and a wide range of mite treatments including oxalic acid products. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving both hobbyist and commercial beekeepers with overlapping treatment product categories.
• Elanco Animal Health: Large global animal health company that markets Apivar (amitraz) and other bee health products. Comparable as a broad incumbent with bee health in its animal health portfolio, competing in the same varroa management category though with synthetic rather than organic acid chemistry.

Regional players

• Betterbee: US Northeast-based beekeeping supply retailer and supplier offering oxalic acid, formic acid products, and other treatments. Comparable in product overlap (organic acid varroa treatments) but primarily serves the North American market rather than Europe.
• Thorne Beekeeping: Long-established UK beekeeping equipment and supplies manufacturer and retailer offering oxalic acid treatments and other varroa control products. Comparable in product mix but operates primarily in the UK market.

Emerging players

• ApiHex Honey Solutions: European-focused honey bee health solutions provider offering oxalic acid-based treatments and delivery devices. Comparable as an emerging specialist player in the same organic-acid varroa treatment niche with overlapping EU distribution focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat1 record

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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