About
ADAMA built its business on a deliberate strategic choice: rather than chase patented chemistry, it became one of the world's largest manufacturers of off-patent crop protection actives, and then wrapped its own formulations around them. For growers and distributors the appeal is straightforward — proven actives at competitive cost, without waiting for a patent to expire elsewhere. The company manufactures herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and plant growth regulators, alongside portfolio (combination) products built on post-patent actives plus proprietary formulation work. Manufacturing spans Israel — including the Ramat Hovav plant in the Negev — Brazil, India and China, which matters for buyers who need a second or third supply source rather than a single origin. The registration footprint is the quieter advantage. ADAMA's broad global registrations shorten time-to-market across many countries, and since 2020 the company has been part of the Syngenta Group, adding supply-chain scale. Its customers are typically agricultural distributors, formulators and large farming operations. Because registrations and labelling differ country by country, a useful enquiry names the active ingredient, formulation type (EC, SC, WG and so on), concentration and the target registration market. Getting those four right up front saves a round of correspondence.
Also known as: ADAMA Agricultural Solutions, Makhteshim Agan, ADAMA Ltd
Company Facts
- Founded
- 1945
- Headquarters
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Listed
- Shenzhen Stock Exchange
- Industry
- Crop Protection & Agrochemicals
- Business Type
- Manufacturer & Global Exporter
- Employees
- 7,000+
- Annual Revenue
- US$ 3B+
- Former Name
- Makhteshim Agan
- Main Products
- Herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, PGRs
- Export Markets
- 100+ countries
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ADAMA produce?+
ADAMA produces herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and plant growth regulators, and is one of the world's largest manufacturers of off-patent (generic) crop protection products.
Is ADAMA the same as Makhteshim Agan?+
Yes. ADAMA Ltd was formerly known as Makhteshim Agan; the company rebranded to ADAMA following its merger with ChemChina's agrochemical business.
Where is ADAMA headquartered?+
ADAMA is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with manufacturing sites in Israel (Beer Sheva, Ashdod), Europe, Asia and South America.
What are ADAMA's portfolio products?+
Portfolio products are differentiated formulations combining two or more active ingredients, designed to broaden efficacy and manage pest and weed resistance.
Is ADAMA publicly listed?+
Yes. ADAMA Ltd is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and is part of the Sinochem / ChemChina group.
Top Products
Herbicides
Broad portfolio of selective and non-selective herbicides for field crops, orchards and specialty crops.
MOQ: 1 MT
Insecticides
Insecticides based on multiple modes of action for resistant pest management in agriculture.
MOQ: 1 MT
Fungicides
Protective and systemic fungicides for cereals, fruits, vegetables and vines.
MOQ: 1 MT
Portfolio Products
Differentiated multi-active-ingredient formulations combining two or more actives to broaden spectrum and manage resistance.
MOQ: 1 MT