Adufértil to acquire Fass Agro in push to expand liquid fertilizer portfolio

Adufértil Fertilizantes, a unit of Singapore-based Indorama, has agreed to acquire Fass Agro, a Brazilian producer of liquid fertilizers, in a move that underscores intensifying competition in the global crop nutrition market.

The transaction, which remains subject to regulatory approval, would broaden Adufértil’s offerings beyond solid blends and establish a stronger position in the liquid segment—a category gaining traction among growers seeking more efficient and precise application methods.

Gustavo Zaitune, Adufértil’s chief executive, said the deal will reinforce the company’s role in key regional markets while widening its portfolio of sustainability-focused solutions. “It also expands our offering of productivity-enhancing solutions for our clients,” he said.

Indorama Vice Chairman Amit Lohia said the acquisition will create “a leading platform for liquid fertilizers for our farming community,” complementing existing solid formulations in the group’s portfolio.

The move highlights how global producers are reshaping portfolios to capture demand for inputs that promise higher yields with lower environmental impact. Competitors such as Nutrien, Yara International and Mosaic are also expanding into specialty and liquid products, betting that farmers facing volatile commodity prices and regulatory pressure on emissions will turn to more targeted fertilizer use.