llc fes-agro

What llc fes-agro does

LLC FES-Agro (ООО «ФЭС-Агро») is a Russian federal distributor of agricultural inputs headquartered in Stavropol, operating 36 branch offices across the European part of Russia with 299 employees and serving approximately 3,659 active agricultural-producer clients. The company was legally registered on October 16, 2012 (OGRN 1122651030006), though its operating history dates back approximately 29 years under President Aleksandr Mikhaylov. FES-Agro distributes six core categories: seeds, plant protection products (insecticides, fungicides, herbicides), microfertilizers, water conditioners, adjuvants, and biostimulants, sourced under distribution certificates from leading global agritech suppliers including BASF, Syngenta, Corteva, Bayer, Yara, and FMC.

The business operates on a B2B wholesale model with a published price list, commercial credit programs (0% during agreed terms, 26% in the subsequent 45 days, 36% thereafter), and direct sales via field representatives, agronomist-consultants, sales offices, email ordering, and in-house road delivery. In 2025, FES-Agro reported revenue of 13.6 billion RUB and net profit of 319 million RUB; H1 2026 contracting volume reached 12.5 billion RUB (+6% YoY) with seed sales of 5.6 billion RUB (+22% YoY) and an average ticket of 4 million RUB (+8% YoY). The company is the first publicly listed entity among Russian agricultural input distributors, with three sequential bond issuances (2023, 2024, and the 1 billion RUB 001P-01 series in 2025), a ruBBB- (stable) credit rating from Expert RA, and full repayment of the third tranche completed in August 2026.

The company holds no proprietary technology platforms or AI/ML capabilities and does not disclose patents or trademarks. Its differentiation rests on physical distribution scale, multi-supplier breadth, agronomic advisory services attached to sales, financial credit to producers, and access to public debt markets as a regular bond issuer.

Name

llc fes-agro

Legal name

Общество с ограниченной ответственностью «ФЭС-Агро»

Website

https://fes-agro.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

LLC FES-Agro is a Russian federal distributor of seeds, crop protection products, fertilizers, microfertilizers, biostimulants, and adjuvants, serving approximately 3,659 agricultural enterprises via 36 branches across the European part of Russia under a B2B wholesale model with commercial credit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Inputs Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Agrochemical & Fertilizer Wholesale Distribution (AFABAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seed & Trait Distribution (Dealer Networks) (AFABAJAD), Crop Protection Product Retail (Herbicides/Insecticides/Fungicides) (AFABAJAE), Agronomy Advisory & Field Services (Retailer-Affiliated) (AFABAJAH)

Keywords

• Agricultural inputs distribution
• Crop protection products
• Seed distribution
• Fertilizer wholesale
• Agronomic consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Stavropol (Ставрополь)

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sale of agricultural inputs (seeds, crop protection products, micronutrients): ФЭС-Агро sells seeds, plant protection products (insecticides, fungicides, herbicides), fertilizers, micronutrients, biostimulants, water conditioners, adjuvants, and seeds to agricultural producers. The company operates on a wholesale B2B model where goods are sold exclusively for use in business activities. Commercial credit terms are offered to customers. Pricing follows a published price list.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LLC FES-Agro is a federal wholesale distributor of agricultural inputs in Russia, selling seeds, plant protection products (insecticides, fungicides, herbicides), microfertilizers, water conditioners, adjuvants, and biostimulants to agricultural producers through a network of 36 branches across the European part of Russia. The company distributes products from leading international and domestic suppliers (BASF, Syngenta, Bayer, Corteva, Yara, FMC and others) and supplements distribution with agronomic consulting and commercial credit financing for clients.

Product overview

FES-Agro is a federal distributor of agricultural inputs operating as a single unified product portfolio focused on serving agricultural producers. The company distributes six main product categories: microfertilizers, plant protection products (insecticides, fungicides, herbicides), water conditioners, adjuvants, biostimulants, and seeds. The product range includes branded offerings like VAYBRANS® Trio fungicide alongside products from leading international suppliers such as BASF, Syngenta, Bayer, Corteva, Yara, and others. The company positions itself as providing comprehensive solutions for agricultural producers, combining product distribution with agronomic consulting services to help clients improve yield and profitability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seeds (Семена) Wholesale distribution of agricultural seeds, including domestic and imported varieties from suppliers such as BASF, MAS Seeds, Sevita Genetics, and Syngenta, plus domestically bred Russian seed varieties, sold exclusively to agricultural producers for use in their business activities.
• Plant Protection Products (Средства защиты растений) Wholesale distribution of insecticides, fungicides (including SDHI fungicides such as VAYBRANS® Trio), and herbicides from suppliers including BASF, Syngenta, Bayer, Corteva, FMC, and KIMITEK Group, sold to agricultural producers for crop pest, disease, and weed control.
• Microfertilizers (Микроудобрения) Wholesale distribution of micronutrient fertilizers from suppliers such as Yara and ICL Group, designed to supplement primary nutrients in agricultural production and improve crop yield and quality, sold exclusively to agricultural producers.
• Water Conditioners (Кондиционеры воды) Wholesale distribution of water treatment products used in agricultural applications to improve water quality for irrigation and spraying operations.
• Adjuvants (Адъюванты) Wholesale distribution of chemical additives that enhance the effectiveness of pesticides and other agricultural sprays by improving spreading, adhesion, or penetration.
• Biostimulants (Биостимуляторы) Wholesale distribution of products that stimulate plant growth and development, improve stress tolerance, and enhance nutrient uptake in agricultural crops.
• Agronomic Consulting Services (Агроном-консультант) Field-based agronomic consulting delivered by Agronomist-Consultants (Агроном-консультант) and Trading Representatives (Торговый представитель) who advise agricultural producer clients on product selection, crop protection strategies, seed selection, and yield improvement, and conduct client training seminars.
• Commercial Credit Program (Коммерческий кредит) Buyer financing offered by FES-Agro to qualified agricultural producer customers, structured at 0% per annum for the agreed payment period, 26% per annum for the next 45 days, and 36% per annum thereafter, enabling clients to purchase agricultural inputs on deferred-payment terms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue of 13.6 billion RUB in 2025; net profit of 319 million RUB
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BASFcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBASF is one of the leading global chemical companies supplying seeds, crop protection products, and digital farming solutions. ФЭС-Агро distributes BASF products as a federal distributor on the Russian agricultural market. The company holds distribution certificates (сертификаты дистрибуции) from BASF and other major suppliers.
• SyngentacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSyngenta is a global agritech company providing seeds and crop protection products. ФЭС-Агро holds distribution certificates for Syngenta products across multiple Russian regions (Syngenta Юг, Syngenta Центр, Syngenta Север, Syngenta Волга, Syngenta Seeds, Syngenta Семена овощей).
• CortevacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorteva Agriscience provides seeds, crop protection, and digital agriculture solutions. ФЭС-Агро distributes Corteva products in Russia.
• BayercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBayer Crop Science provides seeds, crop protection products, and digital farming tools. ФЭС-Агро holds distribution certificates for Bayer products.
• YaracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYara is a global fertilizer company providing crop nutrition solutions. ФЭС-Агро distributes Yara products including fertilizers and micronutrients.
• FMCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFMC Corporation provides crop protection chemicals. ФЭС-Агро holds a distribution certificate for FMC products in Russia.
• ICLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorICL Group provides fertilizers and specialty minerals. ФЭС-Агро holds a distribution certificate for ICL products.
• KIMITEK GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKIMITEK Group provides biological crop protection and nutritional solutions. Distribution certificate held by ФЭС-Агро.
• RivulisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRivulis provides irrigation and water management solutions. Distribution certificate held by ФЭС-Агро.
• MAS SeedsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMAS Seeds is a European seed company. Distribution certificate held by ФЭС-Агро.
• Sevita GeneticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSevita Genetics provides seed genetics solutions. Distribution certificate held by ФЭС-Агро.
• Safety FieldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafety Field provides agricultural safety and protection solutions. Distribution certificate held by ФЭС-Агро.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Syngenta Group: Global seed and crop-protection company that supplies through FES-Agro in Russia. Syngenta is a direct upstream counterpart: it competes with the distribution function by selling direct to large farms and operates its own regional distribution entities. Highly comparable in product portfolio (seeds, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides) and customer base (agricultural producers).
• Bayer Crop Science: Global seed and crop-protection major; another upstream partner of FES-Agro with distribution certificates across Russia. Comparable product categories (seeds, crop protection chemicals, digital agronomy), comparable B2B agricultural-producer customer base, and structurally similar distribution economics.
• Corteva Agriscience: U.S.-headquartered seed and crop-protection company that distributes in Russia via FES-Agro. Overlapping product portfolio (seeds, herbicides, insecticides), similar end customer (commercial crop producers), and operates its own regional distribution channels that partially compete with FES-Agro.
• BASF Agricultural Solutions: Global crop-protection and seed supplier; one of FES-Agro's named distribution certificate holders. Highly comparable in crop-protection chemistry (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides) and seed offerings, and operates its own distribution network that competes for direct sales to large Russian farms.
• Nutrien Ag Solutions: World's largest agricultural inputs retailer/distributor, supplying crop nutrients, crop protection and seeds to growers across North America, South America and Australia. Most directly comparable pure-distribution peer in terms of business model (wholesale-to-grower ag inputs across multiple product categories), though geographically separate.

Direct peers

• Schelkovo Agrokhim (Щёлково Агрохим): Major Russian agrochemical manufacturer and distributor with a broad crop-protection portfolio and own dealer network across Russia. The closest direct competitor to FES-Agro in the Russian ag-input distribution market, with overlapping product lines (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, micronutrients) and competing for the same agricultural-producer customers in the same geography.
• Avgust (Август): Largest Russian agrochemical manufacturer, with an expanding direct-to-farmer sales force and regional dealer network. Directly comparable product portfolio (crop protection chemicals, seed treatments, adjuvants) and customer base (Russian agricultural producers), and represents the most significant Russian-domestic competitive threat to FES-Agro's distribution model.
• FMC Corporation: Global crop-protection company with a focused portfolio of insecticides, herbicides and fungicides. Holds a distribution certificate with FES-Agro in Russia; comparable product categories and customer base. FMC's own regional distribution structure overlaps with FES-Agro's wholesale-distribution function.
• ADAMA Ltd: Global crop-protection company specializing in post-patent herbicides, insecticides and fungicides. Comparable product categories, comparable B2B customer base of agricultural producers, and operates its own distribution arrangements in Russia that overlap with FES-Agro's wholesale function.
• Yara International: Global fertilizer and crop-nutrition leader; holds a distribution partnership with FES-Agro in Russia. Comparable product categories (fertilizers, micronutrients, specialty plant nutrition), same B2B customer base (agricultural producers), and operates its own direct distribution channels to large farms that partially compete with FES-Agro.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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