5 Biggest Potash Companies in the World

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

Market Capitalization: $20.71 billion

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM) is a Santiago, Chile-based chemical company. Not only is the company the biggest supplier of lithium in the world, but it is also a market leader in the manufacturing of potash. The company claims that its product is 100% soluble in water, resulting in lower consumption during the fertigation process. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM)’s potash production comes from its operations in the Salar de Atacama, located in the northern region of Chile. The company’s potash products are marketed under the “Ultrasol” brand name.