Company profile
Afrikelp (Pty) Ltd
Afrikelp (Pty) Ltd is a South Africa-based agricultural inputs manufacturer specialising in seaweed-based biostimulants. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Cape Town, Afrikelp harvests the brown kelp Ecklonia maxima off Gansbaai under an exclusive concession and processes the fronds at the Cape Town plant using a patented Cold Micronisation Process. The Afrikelp range, sold as liquid extracts in several concentrations including LG-1, Double Strength and Concentrate, serves growers of fruit, vegetables, row crops and tree crops, who apply the product by foliar spray, drench, dip or irrigation. Afrikelp states that the products are used on more than 45 crops across more than 55 countries, supplied through distribution and formulation partners.
- Sector
- Mining and natural resources / Chemicals, Fertilisers Pesticides and Seeds
- Markets
- South Africa
- Founded
- 1971
- Ownership
- Private
- Stage
- SME
- Capital raised
- $31.9m
- Employees
- 11-50
- Business model
- B2B Manufacturing
Products and services
Afrikelp LG-1, Afrikelp Double Strength & Afrikelp Concentrate
Transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2026 | Sustainable Agro Solutions (SAS Group) acquires a majority stake in Afrikelp's operations in South Africa | Corporate Transactions | Undisclosed | South Africa |
Source: Partner Researchers.