ICL Group Ltd. (ICL)

Overview

ICL Group Ltd operates on a global scale as a specialty minerals and chemicals company with an extensive international presence. Through its subsidiaries, ICL Group has structured its operations around four primary segments: Industrial Products, Potash, Phosphate Solutions, and Growing Solutions. Originally known as Israel Chemicals Ltd, the company underwent a rebranding in May 2020 to its current name, ICL Group Ltd, to better reflect its broadened scope and international operations. The establishment of the company traces back to 1968, with its headquarters situated in Tel Aviv, Israel. By combining resource extraction with advanced chemical processing, ICL Group serves a diverse set of industries, ranging from agriculture to advanced industrial applications, asserting its position as a key player in the global chemical manufacturing sector.

Products and Services

• Industrial Products:

  This segment of ICL Group is dedicated to the production of bromine from by-products of potash production, alongside manufacturing various bromine-based compounds. Additionally, it produces different grades of potash, salt, magnesium chloride, and magnesia products, as well as phosphorus-based flame retardants and other phosphorus-based products. These offerings cater to a wide range of industrial applications, including manufacturing, electronics, and construction.

• Potash:

  This division focuses on extracting potash from the Dead Sea and includes mining operations for potash and salt. It also produces polysulphate, magnesium, and magnesium alloys, with by-products like chlorine and sylvinite. Furthermore, it engages in the sales of salt. The primary use of products from this segment involves agriculture, where potash serves as an essential nutrient for crop growth.

• Phosphate Solutions:

  Engaged in the production of specialty phosphate products derived from phosphate commodity products, this segment delivers phosphate-based fertilizers, sulphuric acid, green phosphoric acid, and a range of phosphate salts and acids. These products find applications across various industrial end markets such as oral care, cleaning products, paints and coatings, water treatment, and construction. Moreover, it includes the development and production of functional food ingredients and phosphate additives targeting the processed food industry, including meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, beverages, and baked goods markets.

• Growing Solutions:

  Centred around agriculture, this segment focuses on the development, production, marketing, and sale of a comprehensive range of fertilizers based primarily on nitrogen, potash, and phosphates. The product lineup includes water-soluble specialty fertilizers, liquid fertilizers, soluble fertilizers, and controlled-release fertilizers, catering to the diverse needs of modern agriculture for efficient and sustainable crop production.

ICL Group Ltd markets its broad range of products through a network of marketing companies, agents, and distributors, ensuring a strong global presence and accessibility to its customers.