The global agrochemicals market size is estimated to grow from $246.1 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $246.1 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 3.4 percent during the forecast of 2020-2025. The inherent need of these products for the farming sector generation after generation for the welfare of personal hygiene has resulted in quality improvement and exceptional yield for the farming population. Being in the category of natural demand, the agrochemicals industry seems fragmented and unorganized provided the population of the country. There are a lot of companies that provide the material but are unable to sustain in the market owing to poor quality and appropriate knowledge regarding the subject. This is where Advantis Crop Science comes into play. The company was founded by Dr. Saiyad Barkatulla who holds a PhD in organic chemistry along with two decades of experience in the Pharmaceuticals & Agrochemicals industry.
Dr. Saiyad, Managing Director, Advantis Crop Science states, “We are being known in the market as a trusted company which we are proud of and this isn’t achievable in just one year so it’s a big deal, people are talking about us and referring us, so it also burdens us with more responsibilities as we have to maintain this, and that’s why we work harder to get farmers products that have advanced molecules, better yields and on time availability”.
Differentiators Contributing to Market Position
The key elements of strength of the company will definitely be their Continuous Innovation, Service, and relationship with the Customer and outstanding R&D team that invents advanced molecules. Their products giving phenomenal results and the management is strongly committed to the quality of the products, which are manufactured under highly qualified, experienced and dedicated team of experts. They have a long list of satisfied customers in India.
All of the company’s Bio-Products are invented by their core member that is their scientists. Their Bio-Fungicide isn’t just meant for one disease or a only kind of fungus. It can completely eradicate all kind of fungus or bacteria on the plant. Advantis’s bio-fungicides are mainly made up of organic extracts and is not hazardous to living beings. Dr. Saiyad mentions, “Our technology is advanced and we have efficient and remarkable marketing team making our products get known in the market faster. With the support of our expert teams and a direct, reliable supply of raw materials, we manufacture products to the highest standards of quality, safety and consistency. We are continuously upgrading our unit with the latest technology, and expanding our production capacity responding to market demand. Agriculture is a people's business. The company strives to connects mall farmers in the industry to share knowledge, resources and grow together.
The company focuses on to serve Individuals in the general community. The effort is through the creation of a reliable market with high-quality agricultural products that create satisfaction to both the consumers and small-scale farmers”.
Growth Story and Future Vision
Advantis Crop Science was established by Dr. Saiyad, who has 20 years of work experience in Research and development with multinational companies in India, Europe, Gulf and African countries. He holds a Ph.D in Organic Chemistry with more than 20 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical & Agrochemicals Industry. His main research work focuses on new molecules, Nano Compound. In the year 2020, he conceived a grand vision of becoming the 'most preferred supply partner to Agrochemicals customers worldwide'. The management aimed to achieve this vision with a clear focus on quality, afford ability. Dr. Saiyad's passion towards chemistry and especially research in developing new molecules has driven Advantis growth to new heights, a passion that keeps the company always one step ahead.
He has been instrumental in taking Advantis operations worldwide for them to achieve this global footprints to be known as the most preferred & reliable partners in the industry. They are one of the fastest growing manufacturers of Active Agricultural Products (Innovative molecular finished Formulations) Pesticides, Fungicides Herbicides, PGR, Fertilizers and Micro Nutrient, Spreader and specially Silicon driven molecules. Their strong commitment of providing quality products is boasted by in-depth industry knowledge, well qualified team of professionals, as well as hi-tech and advanced infrastructure and as a result, creating mutually beneficial associations for all the parties involved.
The company was started with only a team consisting of 10 members and they have come along way through various hardships and trials and errors but they never gave up. Now here they are with 150+ members in the company and still growing. They have learnt a lot during this time and they are proud of it. The company started business with domestic market of states Haryana, West Bengal & Punjaj (Uttar Pradesh) and now they export to Kenya, Nigeria and Bangladesh. They are planning on expanding the business. They are glad to announce that the company will be supplying the Government of Gujrat their products and also are planning to go international next year. It is a long way to go but they are prepared for the challenge. The company had a turnover of Rs. 3-4 crore in the FY 2020-2021 and are thinking going Rs. 15-20 crore in FY 2021-2022.
We have a diligent team of professionals, who work in close co-ordination with each other to formulate a superior quality range of agro chemicals
Dr. Saiyad says, “We have a diligent team of professionals, who work in close co-ordination with each other to formulate a superior quality range of agro chemicals. They have years of industry expertise in their own field of action. They are able to comprehend client requirements in advance, which allow us to require their complete satisfaction. Our entire team comprises quality controllers, engineers, researchers, packing experts and others. All of them work in co-ordination with each other and ensure that our products as per the international standards. Our technology is advanced and we have efficient and remarkable marketing team making our products get known in the market faster”.
Advantis has a 'One Team' attitude and approach to work and they engage equally and efficiently to deliver the best agricultural products to farmers. They care about the relationships they build with the customers. With the support of the expert teams and a direct, reliable supply of raw materials, the company manufactures products to the highest standards of quality, safety and consistency. They are continuously upgrading their unit with the latest technology, and expanding the production capacity responding to market demand.
Speaking about the road ahead for the company, the MD concludes, “Our mission Is to attain all year round sustainable production and supply ability through enhancing small-scale farmers towards the best use of land and provision to both the consumers and small-scale farmers a reliable market of high-quality farm products and our Vision is that we are committed to better, safer & eco-friendly agrochemicals, which is based on crop protection solution to the Indian farmers. We believe in the fact that the continuous growth and development of our business from past to present is due to our philosophy in business operation".
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