Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) Price: History & Chart

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

Chemicals - Specialty · Santiago, SA

$79.01+0.38 (+0.48%)

At close: Aug 31, 2026, 4:00 PM ET

About Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A., commonly known as SQM, is a major global producer and distributor of a diverse array of chemical and mineral products. Its extensive offerings include specialized plant nutrition solutions, iodine and its various chemical compounds, lithium and its derivatives, potassium chloride and sulfate, and a range of industrial chemicals, alongside other related products and services. Among its key agricultural products are specialty plant nutrients like potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, and sodium potassium nitrate, as well as customized blends and advanced fertilizers. The company also manufactures iodine and its derivatives, which are widely utilized across medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial sectors. These applications encompass crucial ingredients for x-ray contrast agents, polarizing films essential for LCD and LED displays, various antiseptics, biocides, and disinfectants, components for pharmaceutical synthesis, electronic materials, and elements vital for pigments and dyes. Furthermore, SQM supplies lithium carbonates, which are indispensable for numerous applications. These range from electrochemical materials critical for battery manufacturing, frits for the ceramic and enamel industries, and specialized heat-resistant glass, to chemicals used in air conditioning systems, continuous casting powders for steel extrusion, and processing agents for primary aluminum smelting. Lithium carbonates are also employed in pharmaceuticals and as an ingredient in gunpowder production, in addition to serving as a base for other lithium derivatives. Additionally, the company provides lithium hydroxide, valued for its role in the lubricating greases industry and as a key material for battery cathodes. The company's portfolio extends to potassium chloride and potassium sulfate, which are essential for cultivating various crops such as corn, rice, sugar cane, soybeans, and wheat. SQM also produces industrial chemicals including sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, potassium chloride, and solar salts, alongside a variety of other fertilizers and custom blends. With a significant global footprint, SQM operates across Chile, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, North America, and Asia. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.

Santiago, SA

7,637 employees

www.sqm.com

Basic Materials / Chemicals - Specialty

Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Chemicals - Specialty
CEO: Ricardo Ramos Rodríguez

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Latest Price	$79.01
Previous Close	$78.63
Day Range	$78.47 - $80.31
52-Week Range	$40.58 - $98.00

Volume	860.76K
Average Volume	1.08M
Market Cap	$22.57B
% from 52W High	-19.38%

Price History: +11.97% (10Y, annualized)

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