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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.: Business Overview, Financials & Competitive Analysis

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. scores 8/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Strong). High-margin commodity producer with structural demand tailwinds from EV battery growth and agricultural nutrients, trading on strong cash generation and strategic state partnership. SQM demonstrates exceptional operational momentum with 70% YoY revenue growth, record lithium volumes, and strategic capacity expansions across three core business segments.

What is Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.'s industry? Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (sqm.com) operates in Lithium. AskCyborg classifies Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. under Lithium in its company registry.

SQM is a Chilean chemical company and supplier of plant nutrients, iodine, lithium and industrial chemicals. In Q1 2026, the company achieved revenue of $1,760 million, up 69.8% year-over-year, with gross profit of $7...

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High-margin commodity producer with structural demand tailwinds from EV battery growth and agricultural nutrients, trading on...

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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. Overview

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SQM is a Chilean chemical company and supplier of plant nutrients, iodine, lithium and industrial chemicals. In Q1 2026, the company achieved revenue of $1,760 million, up 69.8% year-over-year, with gross profit of $779 million and net income of $365 million. The company operates critical mineral supply chains for agriculture, energy storage, and specialty chemicals globally.

Strategic Profile

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SQM recorded record sales volumes and robust pricing in lithium, with the Novandino Lithium partnership with CODELCO completing its first full quarter and contributing over $530 million to the Chilean state (May 2026). The company is operating at full capacity across international lithium operations, including Mount Holland and Kwinana Refinery ramp-up. SQM maintains continued leadership and market share gains in iodine and specialty plant nutrition, with ongoing capacity expansions.

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SQM competes in lithium extraction against Albemarle and Livent in the Americas, while also competing in specialty fertilizers against multinational agrochemical companies. The Novandino partnership with Chile's state-owned CODELCO consolidates domestic lithium production. Global potassium nitrate and iodine markets face competition from regional chemical suppliers and synthetic producers.

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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. operates in Lithium.

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Founded: 1968 · Headquarters: Santiago, Chile · Employees: 8,344 · Revenue: $1,760M (Q1 2026) · Market cap: N/A

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  • (May 2026) Q1 2026 delivered 70% revenue growth and record lithium volumes; Novandino partnership completing first full quarter with $530M state contribution
  • (May 2026) Lithium sales volumes up 25% YoY with 15% expected growth vs 2025; specialty plant nutrition (SPN) forecast 10% volume growth
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Recent developments

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  • May 2026Q1 2026 earnings: $1,760M revenue (+69.8% YoY), $365M net income, record lithium sales volumes
  • May 2026Novandino Lithium JV with CODELCO completed first full quarter of operations, generating $530M+ to Chilean state
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Lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxideGlobal lithium, bromine, and refining solutions for batteries→Lithium productsLithium and advanced materials for energy and mobility→Lithium productionChinese lithium producer and processor; major global competitor in lithium chemicals→

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What does Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. do?+
SQM is a Chilean chemical company and supplier of plant nutrients, iodine, lithium and industrial chemicals. In Q1 2026, the company achieved revenue of $1,760 million, up 69.8% year-over-year, with gross profit of $7...
What is Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.'s Cyborg Score?+
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. has a Cyborg Score of 8/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide, Lithium products, Lithium production. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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