Yara International ASA (OTCMKTS:YARIY) (OTCMKTS:YARIY) is a leading global provider of crop nutrition and environmental solutions. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, the company specializes in the production, distribution and sale of nitrogen-based mineral fertilizers and related industrial products. Its offerings include ammonia, urea, nitrates, and specialty fertilizers designed to improve crop yields and soil health, while reducing environmental impact. Yara also develops precision farming tools and digital platforms that help growers optimize nutrient use and monitor field performance.
In addition to agricultural nutrients, Yara supplies industrial gases and environmental catalysts used in flue gas treatment and emission control. These products serve power plants, refineries and industrial facilities seeking to meet increasingly stringent air quality standards. By integrating chemical production with advanced research in catalysis and gas-borne emissions, Yara has positioned itself as a key partner for sustainable industrial processes and decarbonization efforts.
Yara’s global network spans more than 60 countries, with production facilities, sales offices and distribution centers strategically located across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Africa. This extensive reach enables the company to serve diverse agricultural markets—from large-scale commercial farms in North America and Europe to smallholder farmers in emerging economies. Yara collaborates with local partners and governments to promote agricultural best practices, soil health programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing food security.
Founded in 1905 as the fertilizer division of Norsk Hydro, Yara was demerged and listed as an independent entity in 2004. Since then, it has focused on innovation in crop nutrition and environmental stewardship. Under the leadership of CEO Svein Tore Holsether and a board of directors renowned for expertise in agriculture, chemicals and sustainability, Yara continues to pursue growth through digitalization, strategic partnerships and investments in low-carbon production technologies.
