KPI data tables
SQM operating metrics behind the KPI charts, newest period first (up to 24 periods per chart). Periods use each company's own fiscal labels where the source does; each table names its source.
| Period | Lithium sales (kt LCE) |
|---|---|
| FY 2025 | 233 |
| FY 2024 | 205 |
| FY 2023 | 170 |
| FY 2022 | 157 |
| FY 2021 | 101 |
| FY 2020 | 65 |
| FY 2019 | 45 |
| FY 2018 | 45 |
| FY 2017 | 50 |
| FY 2016 | 50 |
| FY 2015 | 39 |
| FY 2014 | 40 |
Source: SQM Form 20-F year ended 31 Dec 2025, Novandino Litio (LCE) 233.1 / 204.9 / 170.0 kt (2025 / 2024 / 2023). https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/909037/000090903726000023/sqm-20251231.htm Overlapping prior 20-F Lithium and derivatives (Th. MT) tables on EDGAR HTML for FY 2014-FY 2022 (later filing wins). HEAD rounding kept on FY 2023-FY 2025 (170 / 205 / 233).
| Period | Realized price ($/t) |
|---|---|
| FY 2025 | 9,174 |
| FY 2024 | 10,936 |
| FY 2023 | 30,467 |
| FY 2022 | 52,000 |
| FY 2021 | 9,300 |
| FY 2020 | 5,931 |
| FY 2019 | 11,212 |
| FY 2018 | 16,289 |
| FY 2017 | 12,970 |
| FY 2016 | 10,362 |
| FY 2015 | 5,759 |
| FY 2014 | 5,235 |
Source: SQM Form 20-F year ended 31 Dec 2025, average lithium prices originating from the Salar de Atacama US$30,467 / $10,936 / $9,174 per metric ton (2023 / 2024 / 2025). https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/909037/000090903726000023/sqm-20251231.htm Overlapping prior 20-F Lithium and Derivatives ASP tables on EDGAR HTML for FY 2014-FY 2022 (later filing wins).
| Period | Free cash flow |
|---|---|
| FY 2025 | 0.44 |
| FY 2024 | 0.3 |
| FY 2023 | -1.3 |
| FY 2022 | 3.17 |
| FY 2021 | 0.36 |
| FY 2020 | -0.14 |
| FY 2019 | 0.1 |
| FY 2018 | 0.12 |
| FY 2017 | 0.29 |
| FY 2016 | 0.5 |
Source: Financial Modeling Prep annual income statements and cash flow statements, as compiled in src/data/sectors/cm-financials.json (lastUpdated 2026-08-28).
| Period | Operating margin |
|---|---|
| FY 2025 | 24.8 |
| FY 2024 | 23.5 |
| FY 2023 | 38.1 |
| FY 2022 | 51.6 |
| FY 2021 | 32.4 |
| FY 2020 | 16.6 |
| FY 2019 | 22.3 |
| FY 2018 | 29.4 |
| FY 2017 | 28.6 |
| FY 2016 | 23.1 |
Source: Financial Modeling Prep annual income statements and cash flow statements, as compiled in src/data/sectors/cm-financials.json (lastUpdated 2026-08-28).