- CEO
- Elad Aharonson
- Full Time Employees
- 12,349
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Agricultural Inputs
- Address
- Millenium Tower Tel Aviv Israel 6107025
- IPO Date
- Mar 22, 2005
- Business
- ICL Group Ltd is a global specialty minerals and chemicals company headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 1968. The company operates through four main segments: Industrial Products, Potash, Phosphate Solutions, and Growing Solutions. Its product portfolio includes potash fertilizers (standard, granular, fine red and white potash), phosphate-based fertilizers and animal feed additives, bromine and bromine-based compounds, phosphorous flame retardants, specialty phosphates for food grade, technical and electronic applications, and functional food ingredients such as milk and whey proteins. ICL also provides a broad range of specialty plant nutrition products including controlled release fertilizers (CRF), water-soluble fertilizers (WSF), liquid fertilizers, slow-release fertilizers (SRF), organic fertilizers, micronutrients, biostimulants, soil conditioners, adjuvants, seed treatments, and digital agricultural platforms for farmers and agronomists. The company serves diverse industries including agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, de-icing, construction, electronics, automotive, textiles, tire manufacturing, healthcare, water treatment, and power production globally.
In recent developments, ICL has sharpened its strategic focus on maximizing core businesses such as Potash and Industrial Products while reallocating resources to growth opportunities aligned with its capital allocation priorities. It completed complementary bolt-on acquisitions including Lavie Bio Ltd and MicroBoost AI in April 2025, enhancing its specialty and technology capabilities. The company launched several innovative specialty products throughout 2024 and 2025, set production records at various facilities, expanded global partnerships, and maintained rigorous cost-saving and efficiency initiatives. ICL continues to pursue portfolio optimization and operational excellence, alongside a commitment to sustainability and digital innovation, positioning itself strongly for market improvements. These efforts have contributed to consistent profitability and robust cash flow generation, with specialties-driven businesses accounting for approximately 70% of adjusted EBITDA in 2024.
ICL operates worldwide with significant sales presence in Israel, Europe, North America, and other international markets. It employs over 13,000 people globally and leverages strong research and development capabilities to innovate in specialty minerals and chemicals. The group emphasizes sustainable agricultural solutions and industrial applications, maintaining leadership across its segments while exploring new growth avenues and technological advancements.
This comprehensive and detailed profile reflects ICL Group Ltd's current business operations, main products and services, geographic footprint, founding heritage, and recent strategic changes as of late 2025.