About the brand
UPL Limited (before 2019 — United Phosphorus Limited) was founded in 1969 in Mumbai by the Shroff family as a maker of phosphorus insecticides for the Indian market. In 55 years the company grew into the world's fifth-largest crop protection producer: after acquiring Arysta LifeScience in 2019 for $4.2 billion, UPL gained a portfolio of 1,300+ active ingredients, 14,000 registrations in 130+ countries, and 12,500 employees. UPL's model is post-patent chemistry: the company does not invest in discovering new molecules (like Bayer or BASF) but focuses on manufacturing active ingredients after patent expiry. This lets it offer farmers identical actives at 20-35% of originator price. UPL produces both standalone ingredients and ready-mix combinations for key crops: cereals, sunflower, rapeseed, maize, soybean.
Key facts
| Founded | 1969 |
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| Country | India |
| Headquarters | Mumbai |
| In Ukraine since | 2010 |
| Portfolio | 1,300+ active ingredients |
Presence in Ukraine
UPL has been in Ukraine since 2010 through UPL Ukraine with a Kyiv office and a network of 40+ regional distributors. Key products: Mancozeb (contact fungicide vs alternaria and downy mildew), Saaf (systemic cereal fungicide), Fazor (diquat desiccant), plus herbicide lines for sunflower and maize. UPL holds 8-10% of the Ukrainian CPP market by volume — third among post-patent producers after Adama and FMC. Pricing: Mancozeb 80% WP 25 kg from 1,800 UAH, Saaf 1 kg from 420 UAH. Advantage for large farms: OpenAg advisory program (consulting + customized protection programs using UPL's portfolio).
Top products
- UPL Mancozeb fungicide
- UPL Saaf (carbendazim + mancozeb)
- UPL Phorate insecticide
- UPL Fazor (diquat herbicide)