Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA - Company Profile
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Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) carries out the production and distribution of various chemical products. Its main activities include the extraction and processing of mineral deposits to produce specialty plant nutrients, iodine and its derivatives, lithium and its derivatives, potassium chloride, potassium sulfate, and industrial chemicals. The company offers its products under brands such as Ultrasol, Qrop, Speedfol, and Allganic. Its products serve a diverse range of customers across industries such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and energy storage. The company's operations are primarily based in northern Chile, with significant mineral extraction activities in the Salar de Atacama. SQM is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
Headquarters
Chile
Address
El Trovador 4285 10th Floor, Santiago, 7550079
Website
www.sqm.com
Telephone
56 2 24252000
No of Employees
8,344
Industry
Metals and Mining
Ticker Symbol & Exchange
SQM-B (SCL)
Revenue (2025)
$4.6B
1%
(2025 vs 2024)
EPS
XYZ
Net Income (2025)
XYZ
245.4%
(2025 vs 2024)
Market Cap*
$19.5B
Net Profit Margin (2025)
XYZ
243.9%
(2025 vs 2024)
* As of and is in US$
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Products and Services
| Products | Brands |
|---|---|
| Specialty Plant Nutrients | Allganic |
| Lithium Carbonate | Ultrasol |
| Lithium Hydroxide | Qrop |
| XYZ | XYZ |
| XYZ | XYZ |
| XYZ | XYZ |
History
History section provides information on new products, mergers, acquisitions, expansions, approvals, and many more key events.
| Year | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Others | In October, the company's subsidiary and Talga Group Ltd terminated their joint venture agreement for the Talga-owned aero project in Sweden. |
| 2024 | Contracts/Agreements | In October, SQM Yodo Nutricion Vegetal partnered with SK Enmove to secure a stable supply of iodine for next-generation automotive coolants. |
| 2024 | Contracts/Agreements | In July, the company along with BHP, Antofagasta Minerals, and Lomas Bayas entered into an agreement with UCN to decrease unemployment. |
Competitor Comparison
| Key Parameters | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA | BASF SE | Nutrien Ltd | The Mosaic Co | Uralkali |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Chile | Germany | Canada | United States of America | Russia |
| City | Santiago | Ludwigshafen | Saskatoon | Tampa | Berezniki |
| State/Province | - | Rheinland-Pfalz | Saskatchewan | Florida | - |
| No. of Employees | 8,344 | 111,822 | 25,500 | 13,249 | 20,382 |
| Entity Type | Public | Public | Public | Public | Public |
Key Financial Charts
Sales Growth
Net Income Growth
Executives
| Name | Position | Board | Since | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricio Contesse F. | Vice Chairman | Executive Board | 2018 | - |
| Gonzalo Guerrero Yamamoto | Vice Chairman | Executive Board | 2025 | - |
| Gina Ocqueteau-Tacchini | Chairwoman | Executive Board | 2025 | - |
| Gerardo Illanes | Chief Financial Officer; Vice President - Finance | Senior Management | 2018 | 44 |
| Gonzalo Aguirre T. | Vice President - Legal | Senior Management | 2016 | 46 |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
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