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- Yara International ASA is a global leader in crop nutrition, ammonia, and industrial solutions. Founded in 1905 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, the company produces, distributes, and sells nitrogen-based mineral fertilizers, including ammonia, nitrates, nitrogen products, NPK specialty fertilizers, and biostimulants. Its product portfolio features brands such as YaraBela, YaraVita, YaraTera, and YaraLiva, offering solutions for nutrient-balanced crop nutrition and efficient micronutrient supply. Yara also provides nitrogen-based industrial products and services, catering to various sectors beyond agriculture. The company operates in over 60 countries with approximately 17,000 employees, serving farmers and the food value chain worldwide.
Recent major changes include Yara's strategic focus on sustainable value growth through emission reductions and decarbonization of fertilizer production and energy-intensive industries. In 2024 and 2025, Yara advanced portfolio optimization by prioritizing high-return core assets and divesting non-core activities, including mothballing an ammonia plant in Belgium to enhance premium product competitiveness. The company expanded its organic fertilizer business by acquiring Agribios Italiana in late 2023 and continues to invest in low-carbon and clean ammonia solutions to support the hydrogen economy. Yara pursues strict capital discipline, cost reductions targeting $180 million by late 2025, and operational efficiency improvements, while enhancing digital tools for precision farming and broader sustainable agricultural practices. The 2024 reported revenues were approximately USD 13.9 billion, reflecting Yara's commitment to profitable decarbonization and strengthening financial resilience in a tightening nitrogen market.
Yara International ASA segments include Europe, Americas, Africa & Asia, Global Plants & Operational Excellence, Industrial Solutions, and Clean Ammonia, targeting agriculture, industrial, and environmental markets globally. The company maintains a comprehensive product offering from mineral fertilizers to innovative crop nutrition programs and environmental solutions, positioning itself as a critical player in global food production and sustainable industrial practices. Recent expansions involve enhancing digital farming solutions and progressing on carbon capture and storage projects to mitigate emissions further, aligning with its mission to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet.