Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) Earnings

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA is a CL-based company operating in Chemicals industry. The company is headquartered in Santiago, Santiago and currently employs 7,949 full-time employees. Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM), is a producer of potassium nitrate and iodine. The firm produces specialty plant nutrients, iodine derivatives, lithium and its derivatives, potassium chloride, potassium sulfate and certain industrial chemicals. Its segments include specialty plant nutrients, industrial chemicals, iodine and derivatives, lithium and derivatives, potassium, and other products and services. Specialty plant nutrients are fertilizers that enable farmers to improve yields. Industrial chemicals have a range of applications in chemical processes, such as the manufacturing of glass and industrial nitrates. Iodine and its derivatives are used in the X-ray contrast media and biocides industries, among others. Lithium and its derivatives are used in batteries, greases and frits for production of ceramics. Potassium chloride is a commodity fertilizer that is produced and sold by the Company across the world.