Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SNSE:SQM.B)
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At close: May 13, 2026

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile Company Description

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.

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
CountryChile
Founded1926
IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
SectorMaterials
Employees7,739
CEORicardo Ramos Rodríguez

Contact Details

Address:
El Trovador 4285
Santiago
Chile
Phone56 22 425 2000
Websitesqm.com

Stock Details

Ticker SymbolSQM.B
ExchangeSantiago Stock Exchange
Fiscal YearJanuary - December
Reporting CurrencyUSD
ISIN NumberCLP8716X1082
SIC Code2810

Key Executives

NamePosition
Ricardo Ramos RodríguezGeneral Manager
Gerardo Illanes G.Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance
Nelson TorresVice President of Operations, Mine and Leaching, SQM, Iodine and Plant Nutrition
Irina AxenovaHead of Investor Relations
Gonzalo Aguirre T.Vice President of Legal and General Counsel
Ana Maria MunozRisk, Compliance and Internal Audit Manager
Trinidad ReyesDirector of Development
Rodrigo JasenVice President People and Culture
Carlos Diaz OrtizGeneral Manager of Nova Andino Lithium
Pablo Andres Altimiras CeardiGeneral Manager of Iodine - Plant Nutrition Division