Market Research Report: Yara International ASA
Company Overview
- Name: Yara International ASA
- Mission: To responsibly feed the world and protect the planet.
- Founded: 1905 (originally as Norsk Hydro, demerged as Yara International ASA in 2004)
- Founders: Sam Eyde and Kristian Birkeland
- Key People:
- President and CEO: Svein Tore Holsether
- EVP & Chief Financial Officer: Thor Giæver
- EVP, Europe: Mónica Andrés Enríquez
- EVP, People, Process, and Digitalization: Solveig Hellebust
- EVP, Corporate Development: Magnus Krogh Ankarstrand
- EVP, Global Plants & Operational Excellence: Johan Labby
- EVP, Africa & Asia: Fernanda Lopes Larsen
- EVP, Americas: Chrystel Monthean
- EVP & CEO, Yara Industrial Solutions: Jorge Noval
- EVP & General Counsel: Kristine Ryssdal
- Headquarters: Drammensveien 131, 0277 Oslo, Norway
- Number of Employees: Approximately 18,000
- Revenue: USD 15.5 billion (2023)
- Company Focus: Known for being the global leader in crop nutrition and a provider of industrial solutions.
Products
Yara offers a comprehensive range of crop nutrition products and solutions designed to support farmers in optimizing yields, producing healthier crops, and enhancing soil health. Their product offerings are detailed as follows:
- YaraBela™: Nitrogen fertilizers that provide essential nitrogen and calcium to fuel plant growth and productivity.
- YaraMila™: Compound fertilizers providing a balanced range of essential nutrients; nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
- YaraLiva™: Calcium nitrate fertilizers designed to produce high-value, highly marketable produce.
- YaraVita™: Micronutrient fertilizers ensuring crops receive all necessary nutrients.
- YaraAmplix™: Biostimulants enhancing crops' natural processes, aligning with sustainable practices.
- YaraRega™ & YaraTera™: Fertigation fertilizers tailored for water-soluble granular NPK and fully water-soluble solutions, respectively.
- YaraSuna™: Organic-based fertilizers promoting soil health and crop resilience.
- YaraVera™: Cost-effective nitrogen sources, highly concentrated for efficient urea feeding.
Recent Developments
- Renewable Ammonia Production in Brazil:
- Yara started producing ammonia from renewable biomethane, a significant step towards decarbonizing the food and industrial value chains.
- The Cubatão complex in São Paulo, a major natural gas consumer, now operates with biomethane, positioning Brazil to lead in its energy transition.
- Yara's Industrial Solutions Developments:
- The company focuses on integrating biomethane usage and plans to expand its portfolio with carbon capture and storage (CCS) capabilities.
- Collaborations and partnerships to enable the hydrogen economy, such as agreements with Northern Lights for CO2 storage and with JERA for clean ammonia to decarbonize power production.
- Innovations in Crop Nutrition:
- Yara continues to innovate in precision agriculture, marking the 25th anniversary of Yara's N-Sensor technology in nitrogen management.
- Introduction of fertilizers with lower carbon emissions using renewable energy sources, contributing to a potential reduction in emissions by up to 30% for certain crops.
- Strategic Partnerships:
- PepsiCo Europe partnership to decarbonize crop production.
- Collaboration with Lantmännen to incorporate low-carbon footprint fertilizers into their Climate & Nature program, reducing wheat cultivation's climate footprint significantly.
This report provides a snapshot of Yara International ASA, summarizing the key information and recent activities relevant to its market position and strategic direction.