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ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash and phosphate resources, its dedicated workforce and its strong focus on R&D and technological innovation, to drive growth across its end markets. The Company draws on a unique, integrated business model of extracting raw materials and utilizing sophisticated processing and product formulation technologies to bring added value to its customers in agriculture and industrial markets. ICL’s operations are organized in four segments: Industrial Products (Bromine), Potash, Phosphate Solutions and Innovative Ag Solutions.
The Industrial Products business division primarily operates a bromine value chain, which includes elemental bromine and bromine compounds used in various industrial applications, as well as several complementary businesses, mainly phosphorus-based flame retardants and additional Dead Sea minerals for the pharma, food, oil & gas and de-icing industries.
ICL's bromine solutions are embedded in numerous products, making consumer goods safer and industrial production more efficient and sustainable.
The largest commercial use of bromine is in flame retardants, which are used by the electronics and electronic components, automotive, construction, furniture, and textiles end-markets. Bromine and its derivatives are also used in various other industries, including rubber production, oil and gas drilling, water purification, pharmaceutical and food industries.
Increased standards of living, population growth, higher environmental and safety awareness and a greater focus on cost effective industrial production are all drivers in the demand for products manufactured by ICL’s Industrial Products division. Increased regulation and environmental awareness also drive demand for polymeric and reactive bromine and phosphorus-based flame retardants, which are considered more environmentally friendly.
ICL Industrial Products also develops innovative products and new applications. New products introduced in recent years include: solutions for energy storage, urban mining, a new natural raw material for deodorants and more. ICL continues to leverage its unique logistical advantages and unparalleled experience related to the safety and environmental aspects of its Bromine related business.
The Potash division operates the Company’s potash value chain and includes, primarily, potash fertilizers as well as Polysulphate®-based fertilizers, as well as Salts and Magnesium. The division also produces and markets magnesium, a byproduct of potash production.
Potash, the main product of this division, is a key fertilizer in the global agriculture and food chain. Potash helps to regulate the physiological functions of plants and improves plant resilience, providing crops with protection from drought, disease, parasites and cold weather. Potash does not require additional chemical conversion to be used as a nutrient fertilizer.
ICL leverages its well-positioned and unique Potash assets, as well as its logistical advantages, to be among the three most competitive suppliers in its key target markets, including the EU, Brazil, India, South-East Asia and China.
At ICL Boulby in the U.K., the Company focuses on continuously increasing its production of Polysulphate, as the first and, to date, sole supplier of this new and unique organic fertilizer which contains four key plant nutrients (sulphur, potassium, magnesium and calcium).
ICL uses its well-positioned, unique Potash assets, combined with its significant logistic advantages, to service key markets, including the EU, Brazil, India, South-East Asia and China.
The division also produces and sells pure Magnesium and Magnesium alloys, as well as Chlorine and Sylvinite. Magnesium is considered to be the lightest structural metal. One of the main characteristics of magnesium is its higher strength‑to‑weight ratio compared to other metals, mainly steel and aluminum.
The Company’s Phosphate Solutions division is mostly based on ICL’s phosphate value chain. It includes specialty phosphate salts and acids for various industrial applications, as well as commodity phosphates which are used mostly as fertilizers.
ICL is a global leader in phosphate solutions for the Industrial, Food and Agriculture end markets.
Phosphate rock contains phosphorus, one of three essential nutrients for a plant’s root development and is required for photosynthesis, seed germination, efficient usage of water and more. ICL has a unique integrated phosphate value chain, from phosphate rock mines in the Negev Desert in Israel and in China, to value‑added downstream production facilities located in Israel, Europe, U.S.A, Brazil and China.
ICL leverages its innovation capabilities and partnerships to develop new applications according to market needs in the areas of paints & coatings, meat alternatives, phosphate-based solutions for energy storage, etc.
ICL’s specialty phosphates serve the food industry by providing texture and stability solutions to the meat, poultry, seafood, dairy and bakery markets. Phosphate salts and acids are used in various industrial end markets such as oral care, cleaning products, paints and coatings, water treatment, asphalt modification, construction, metal treatment and more.
ICL Phosphate Solutions introduced its RovitarisⓇ alternative protein technology for the meat alternatives market.
ICL is striving to create global leadership in Innovative Ag solutions by enhancing its positions in its core markets of Specialty Agriculture, Ornamental Horticulture, Turf and Landscaping. By leveraging its unique R&D capabilities, as well as seeking M&A opportunities, ICL is working to expand its broad geographic reach and product portfolio of Controlled Release Fertilizers (CRF), Water Soluble Fertilizers (WSF), Liquid Fertilizers, Slow Release Fertilizers (SRF) and Straights (MAP/MKP/Pekacid), to create growth.
ICL is focused on expanding and strengthening its Innovative Ag Solutions offerings by maximizing its existing capabilities and agronomic expertise. ICL is also developing a service portfolio focused on creating global and regional Agro-professional based solutions, leveraging digital innovation.
In addition, the Company seeks to expand and diversify globally through M&A, such as its January 2021 acquisition of Fertiláqua, a Brazilian specialty crop nutrition company.
ICL is also developing farmer centric integrated solutions based on digital innovation.
