Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B SQM · USD
Materials · US listing · 🇺🇸 United States
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About Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
Its shares trade under the ticker SQM. It has been listed since 20 September 1993. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $4.57bn and net income of $587.2m. At that date it held total assets of $14.52bn and shareholders' equity of $5.70bn.
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. produces and sells specialty plant nutrients, and iodine and its derivatives in Chile, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally. It offers potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, specialty blends, and other specialty fertilizers under the Ultrasol, Qrop, Speedfol, Allganic, Ultrasoline, Prop, and Prohydric brands. The company also provides iodine and its derivatives for use in medical, agricultural, industrial, and human and animal nutrition products comprising x-ray contrast media, biocides, antiseptics and disinfectants, pharmaceutical intermediates, polarizing films for LCD and LED screens, chemicals, organic compounds, and pigments, as well as added to edible salt to prevent iodine deficiency disorders. In addition, it produces lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide which are used in the production of cathode material for, secondary batteries; lithium chloride; and basic lithium chemicals and lithium derivatives used in lubricating greases for heat-resistant glass, chips for the ceramic and glazing industry, and air conditioning chemicals, as well as other pharmaceutical syntheses and metal alloys. Further, the company produces potassium sulfate; and potassium chloride which are used to nourish various crops. Additionally, it produces and markets industrial chemicals, such as sodium nitrate mainly used in the production of glass and explosives, metal processing and recycling, and production of insulating materials and adhesives; potassium nitrate used as a raw material to produce frits and special ty glass, as well as in the enamel, metal treatment, and pyrotechnic sectors; solar salts used as a thermal storage medium in solar power generation plants; and potassium chloride as an additive in oil drilling and food processing sectors, as well as sells third-party fertilizers. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Listed since
- 20 Sept 1993
- Employees
- 6,840
- Website
- sqm.com ↗
- Head office
- EL TROVADOR 4285, SANTIAGO CHILE, F3, 00000
- Incorporated in
- F3
- Classification
- Mining & Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels)
- Filer status
- Large accelerated filer
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B operates in multiple global markets including Europe, North America, and Asia.
- The company offers a diverse product portfolio with brands like Ultrasol and Prop for specialty fertilizers.
- It produces lithium chemicals essential for battery cathode materials used in secondary batteries.
Weaknesses
- The company's business is concentrated in Chile, Latin America, and the Caribbean regions.
- It relies on a limited number of products such as potassium nitrate and sodium nitrate for revenue.
- The company has 6840 employees, which may indicate operational inefficiencies at scale.
Opportunities
- Expanding lithium chemical production for the growing electric vehicle battery market.
- Increasing iodine derivatives demand in medical and agricultural sectors globally.
- Growing demand for specialty fertilizers in North America and Asia markets.
Threats
- Competition from other materials companies in the global market.
- Fluctuations in raw material prices affecting production costs.
- Regulatory changes in the European Union impacting iodine derivative sales.
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