Global Business – NOUSBO – Global Agri-Tech Innovator
Made in Korea, Trusted Worldwide

Engineered in Korea.
Growing in 30+ Nations.

Founded in 2006 and listed on KOSDAQ in 2022, Nousbo has built one of Asia's most expansive CRF export networks — backed by in-house polymer science, ISO-certified manufacturing, and a dedicated North American subsidiary.

30+
Countries across 6 continents
+20.9%
Year-over-year export growth
30,000
Metric tons CRF produced annually
2018
Nousbo USA established — Houston, TX

Nousbo's Hi-COTE Controlled Release Fertilizer is manufactured at our dedicated production facility in Ulsan, South Korea — with two independent CRF lines capable of 10,000 metric tons per year per unit. Every batch is released under ISO 9001 quality management with in-line coating thickness verification and sigmoid release-curve validation.

Export logistics are managed directly from our Ulsan port facility, enabling full traceability from raw-material intake to containerized shipment. Our regional partners receive dedicated pre-sales technical support, localized formulation guidance, and post-delivery agronomic follow-up.

For key strategic markets, Nousbo operates on-the-ground subsidiaries and inventory warehouses — eliminating lead-time uncertainty and enabling same-season field response.

Global Distribution Network
Authorized distributors in 30+ countries spanning the Americas, Southeast Asia, Oceania, Europe, and Africa.
OEM & White-Label Manufacturing
Custom NPK formulations, branded packaging, and private-label CRF production for agri-enterprises and branded fertilizer groups.
Technical Partnership
Field trial support, crop-specific release profile matching, and agronomist co-branding for key accounts.
Local Warehousing & Logistics
Regional inventory in the U.S. (Alabama) for rapid North American fulfillment without ocean-freight lead times.
Key Markets

Regional Presence & Market Focus

Nousbo tailors its go-to-market strategy to each region's crop profile, regulatory requirements, and distribution structure. Active markets span four major zones.

The Americas
Priority Market

Nousbo USA (est. 2018) operates out of Houston, TX with a dedicated warehouse in Semmes, AL. Hi-COTE is distributed through regional agri-retail networks and tested in partnership with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) for Midwestern row crops. Turf, nursery, and specialty crop segments are key in the southern U.S. and Mexico.

USA Mexico Brazil Chile Colombia Peru
Asia Pacific
Largest Volume

Southeast and East Asia represent Nousbo's highest-volume export corridor. Hi-COTE is widely adopted in rice, sugarcane, and high-value horticulture across Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Australia and New Zealand serve as strategic entry points for the Oceania market, with strong demand in turf management and macadamia production.

Vietnam Thailand Indonesia Philippines Malaysia Australia New Zealand
Europe & Middle East
Growing

Hi-COTE holds REACH registration for coated urea in the EU, enabling direct commercial supply to European distributors. Demand is led by controlled-environment agriculture (CEA), ornamental horticulture, and the golf & turf sector. In the Gulf region, CRF is increasingly favored for dates, citrus, and precision irrigation systems under water-scarce conditions.

Netherlands Poland Spain UAE Saudi Arabia Turkey
Africa & Emerging Markets
Expanding

Nousbo is actively expanding into Sub-Saharan and North African markets, where one-application CRF technology offers a compelling labor-efficiency advantage for large-scale smallholder and commercial farm operations. Active pilot programs are underway with selected in-country distributors in East and West Africa, targeting maize, tea, and coffee production systems.

Kenya Ethiopia Nigeria Ghana Morocco South Africa
How We Partner

Three Paths to Market

Whether you're an independent agri-retailer, a multinational fertilizer group, or a crop science company seeking white-label production, Nousbo offers structured programs to fit your business model.

01
Authorized Distribution
Carry Hi-COTE products under Nousbo branding with exclusive or non-exclusive territory agreements. Includes technical training, POS materials, field trial budgets, and co-marketing support. Ideal for regional agri-retailers and crop input distributors.
02
OEM / White-Label
Source CRF granules manufactured to your specifications — custom NPK ratios, release durations, granule sizes, and branded packaging. Minimum order quantities apply; dedicated product development support is available for established brand partners.
03
Bulk Supply / OEM Ingredient
Procure coated urea or polymer-coated NPK granules as a blending ingredient for proprietary fertilizer formulas. Suitable for compound fertilizer manufacturers, blenders, and controlled-release blending programs. Bulk FCA-Ulsan or CFR pricing available.
Feature Distribution OEM / White-Label Bulk / Ingredient
Nousbo branding ✓ Optional —
Custom NPK formulation — ✓ ✓
Custom release duration Standard catalog ✓ ✓
Proprietary packaging — ✓ Bulk sack / IBC
Technical field support ✓ ✓ On request
Co-marketing program ✓ Negotiable —
Territory exclusivity Available Available —
Min. order quantity 1 × 20ft FCL 3 × 20ft FCL 1 × 20ft FCL
North American Operations

Nousbo USA — On-Ground Presence Since 2018

To serve the North American market with local inventory, responsive logistics, and field-level technical expertise, Nousbo established its U.S. subsidiary in Houston, Texas in 2018.

Houston, TX — HQ & Sales Office
Primary U.S. headquarters for commercial, agronomic, and customer service operations. Territory coverage: all of North America and Latin America export coordination.
Semmes, AL — Regional Warehouse
South-central distribution hub with stocked Hi-COTE inventory. Same-week shipping to the Gulf Coast, Southeast, and Midwest. Reduces reliance on ocean-freight cycles for urgent-fill orders.
UIUC Research Partnership — Urbana-Champaign, IL
On-farm CRF trials in collaboration with the University of Illinois for corn, soybean, and wheat across Midwestern field conditions. Data published in peer-reviewed agronomic literature.

Nousbo USA bridges the full distance between a South Korean manufacturing facility and a U.S. crop input buyer — providing local customer service, regulatory navigation (EPA/FIFRA compliance documentation), and agronomy consultation without the friction of cross-Pacific communication.

Our North American team offers product demonstrations, on-site field days, and comparative trial setup for new distributor partners. For turf and ornamental accounts, we maintain a library of trial data covering golf courses, sports turf, nursery crops, and containerized production.

Hi-COTE products sold in the United States carry OMRI organic listing for applicable formulations and meet state fertilizer registration requirements across all major agricultural markets including California, Florida, and the Corn Belt states.

EPA/FIFRA Compliant Documentation
OMRI Listed Organic Formulations Available
State Fertilizer Registration — All Major Ag States
Field Trial Data — Corn, Soybean, Turf, Nursery
Alabama Warehouse — Regional Inventory in Stock
OEM & Custom Manufacturing

Your Brand, Our Precision Technology

Nousbo's Ulsan facility operates as an OEM manufacturing partner for leading fertilizer groups, blenders, and agri-brands worldwide. Leverage our polymer coating expertise without building your own production infrastructure.

Custom Release Duration
Formulate CRF with controlled release windows from 45 days to 12 months. Standard durations: 2–3 months, 3–4 months, 5–6 months, 8–9 months, 10–12 months. Validated by temperature-indexed longevity curves.
NPK & Micronutrient Flexibility
Base fertilizer sourcing from high-purity prills worldwide. Supported formulas include straight coated urea (46-0-0), NPK compounds, and specialty blends with Ca, Mg, S, and chelated micronutrients for horticultural markets.
Granule Size & Coating Options
Standard granule mesh: SGN 200, 270, 360. Coating options: polyurethane-sulfur (standard), PBAT/PBS biodegradable ECO+, or hybrid blends. Coating weight adjusted per release specification.
Custom Branding & Packaging
25 kg printed poly or paper bags, 500 kg super sacks, and bulk tote options. Full label design review for regulatory compliance in target markets. MOQ: 3 × 20ft FCL for custom-branded SKUs.
Quality & Compliance Documentation
Full product dossier per batch: Certificate of Analysis (CoA), SDS, release curve validation, coating uniformity, and country-specific registration support. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facility.
R&D Co-Development
Joint product development programs available for strategic accounts seeking novel release profiles, biodegradable ECO+ formulas, or integrated NPS biostimulant technology. Governed by bilateral NDA and IP assignment agreements.
ECO+ Biodegradable CRF: Nousbo's proprietary PBAT/PBS polymer coating fully decomposes in soil within one growing season — leaving zero microplastic residue. ECO+ products are available in OEM format for markets with emerging polymer-residue regulations, including the EU, Japan, and California. Certified compostable under relevant international standards.
Manufacturing & R&D Infrastructure

Integrated production & research network

From polymer synthesis in Ulsan to on-farm trials in Illinois, Nousbo operates an end-to-end agri-tech platform that supports both volume supply and precision formulation development.

30,000 t
Annual CRF production capacity
+20.9%
YoY production growth rate
2
Independent CRF production lines
ISO
9001 & 14001 certified facility
Ulsan CRF Production Plant
Two independent FBC-based CRF lines (Line 2 completed 2023). In-house polymer coating synthesis. Integrated QC laboratory — ISO 9001-certified batch release, coating thickness measurement, and sigmoid-curve validation. Direct port access for container exports.
Central R&D Institute — Suwon, Korea
Headquarters-based research center for new product development, biodegradable polymer systems, NPS biostimulant formulations, and process innovation. Designated as an RDA Fertilizer Testing & Research Institute (2017–present).
Nousbo USA — Houston, TX & Semmes, AL
North American subsidiary (est. 2018) managing Hi-COTE commercial distribution, OEM partnership coordination, and on-farm trial execution in collaboration with UIUC. Alabama warehouse enables regional same-week fulfillment for the U.S. market.
Certifications & Compliance

Meeting global regulatory standards

Nousbo products are registered, certified, and tested to meet the requirements of every major agricultural export destination. Our compliance team supports partners with country-specific registration packages.

ISO 9001 Quality Management
ISO 14001 Environmental Management
KOSDAQ Listed — 2022
Korea High-Quality Fertilizer Designation — 2025
REACH Registration — EU Coated Urea
OMRI Listed Organic Formulations
RDA Fertilizer Testing Institute — Korea (2017–)
Green Bio Company — Korea (2025)
INNOBIZ Technology Innovation Company
EPA/FIFRA Compliant Documentation — USA
ECO+ Biodegradable Polymer Certification
30+
Countries with active sales
6
Continents covered
2018
U.S. presence established
Nousbo's export program is supported by a dedicated international trade team that handles documentation, phytosanitary certification, and customs compliance for each destination market. Standard incoterms: FOB Ulsan, CIF, and CFR. Letter of Credit and D/A accepted for qualified buyers.

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