Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM)

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM)

Chilean producer of lithium, iodine, and industrial chemicals, operating resource-based production assets and supplying battery and industrial materials to global markets.

Santiago, Chile
8344+ employees
El Trovador 4285, Santiago, Chile
Categories:
Battery & Energy Metal Producers
Industrial Minerals & Raw Materials

Business Profile

Capabilities, markets, and positioning.

ISIC Codes
08992012
Business Model
manufacturerproducer
Value Chain Role
producer
Geographies Served
Global
Key Capabilities
lithium chemicals productioniodine productionindustrial chemical processingresource-based operations
Tags
lithiumiodinebattery materialsChileindustrial chemicals

About

SQM is headquartered in Santiago and is a major producer of lithium and iodine alongside other industrial chemicals. It operates natural resource-based production facilities in northern Chile and supplies materials used in batteries, specialty nutrition, and industrial processes. The company manages production, product quality, and commercial distribution for international customers.

Products

Key outputs include lithium chemicals and iodine, supported by processing, logistics, and customer-facing technical coordination.

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Last edited January 12, 2026Edited by @dmiller1