{"product_id":"sqm-business-model-canvas","title":"SQM Business Model Canvas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper orange\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Magnifier-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnlock a concise Business Model Canvas for a leading lithium-specialty materials firm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlock the strategic blueprint behind SQM with our concise Business Model Canvas—three to five clear sentences map value propositions, key partners, revenue streams and competitive advantages. Perfect for investors, consultants, or founders seeking actionable insights; download the full Word\/Excel canvas to apply SQM’s proven model to your strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frst_big_letter_heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_letter green\"\u003eP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_text\"\u003eartnerships\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper green\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrine concessions and regulators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartnerships with Chilean authorities and concession holders secure SQM access to Atacama brines through concession agreements and permits updated in 2024, governing extraction quotas, royalties and environmental obligations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese regulatory relationships define royalty schedules and compliance metrics that SQM must meet to maintain operations and export capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStability in these frameworks underpins long-term supply planning and collaborative mechanisms align production with Chilean sustainability goals in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBattery OEMs and cathode makers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrategic alliances with battery OEMs and cathode makers lock in offtake, specifications, and joint qualification for battery-grade materials, supporting SQM’s capacity growth (company targets ~340,000 t LCE by 2025). Co-development programs improve purity, consistency, and next-gen chemistries, reducing demand volatility and strengthening pricing power via long-term contracts (typically 3–10 years) that enhance visibility for capacity investments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Image.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMining, logistics, and port operators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperational partners provide drilling, evaporation pond services, transport, and warehousing for SQM, which serves customers in more than 100 countries; integrated logistics supported delivery of lithium and specialty chemicals that helped SQM report approximately US$5.3 billion in 2023 revenue. Close coordination across mining, logistics and port operators reduces lead times and cuts costs, protecting service levels across continents. Reliability safeguards global hazardous-product supply chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnergy and water technology providers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlliances with renewable energy suppliers and water-efficiency firms cut carbon intensity and freshwater use across SQM salt-brine and mining operations, enabling process electrification and improved brine concentration that lower operational energy and water intensity. These partnerships mitigate regulatory and ESG risks and support premium positioning for low-footprint lithium and specialty chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenewable PPAs reduce grid CO2 exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-tech lowers freshwater drawdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrification boosts product ESG premiums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUniversities and R\u0026amp;D institutes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversities and R\u0026amp;D institutes accelerate SQM's innovation in lithium refining, iodine derivatives and nutrient formulations, leveraging joint labs that de-risk scale-up and improve quality. Access to talent and patents shortens development cycles; collaboration supports continuous product differentiation as global EV sales topped ~10.5 million in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDe-risk scale-up via joint labs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to talent and patents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports continuous product differentiation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAligned with 2023 EV demand \u0026gt;10.5M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAtacama partnerships secure offtake to hit \u003cstrong\u003e340k t LCE by 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey partnerships secure Atacama access via 2024 concession agreements and regulatory compliance, underpinning long‑term supply. Strategic offtake deals with battery OEMs and cathode makers support ~340,000 t LCE target by 2025 and multi‑year contracts (3–10 yrs). Operational, logistics and renewables partners cut costs, lower CO2\/water intensity and support SQM’s US$5.3B 2023 revenue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePartner\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRole\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChile authorities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConcessions\/permits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpdated 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEMs\/cathode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOfftake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e340k t LCE target 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLogistics\/energy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOps\/ESG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUS$5.3B rev 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-includes\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included in the product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Word-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Word Icon\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Word Document\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA concise, pre-written Business Model Canvas for SQM that maps its nine blocks—customers, value propositions, channels, relationships, revenue, key resources, activities, partners, and cost structure—reflecting real-world operations, competitive advantages, SWOT-linked insights, and investor-ready narratives to support strategic decisions and funding discussions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plus-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Plus-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Plus Icon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Excel-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Excel Icon\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomizable Excel Spreadsheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondenses SQM’s business model into a clean, one-page canvas to quickly identify revenue drivers, cost centers, and strategic risks—saving hours of analysis and easing boardroom discussions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frst_big_letter_heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_letter orange\"\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_text\"\u003ectivities\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper orange\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrine extraction and concentration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting and evaporating brines to concentrate lithium and other salts is core to SQM, supporting roughly 20% of global lithium supply in 2024; process control ensures consistent feedstock quality across salt pans. Continuous monitoring—via dozens of sensors and hydrological stations—optimizes yield and water stewardship, reducing variability and evaporation losses. Reliable brine concentration underpins downstream refining efficiency and unit-cost improvements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChemical processing and refining\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConversion to battery-grade carbonate\/hydroxide and high-purity iodine derivatives is critical, with battery-grade Li2CO3 typically \u0026gt;99.5% purity and total metallic impurities commonly targeted below 50 ppm as of 2024. Tight quality control and analytical monitoring achieve ppm-level specifications for copper, iron and silica. Process optimization—ion exchange, recrystallization and distillation—reduces impurities and operating costs. Scale and repeatability drive consistent yields and competitive per-ton margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Image.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecialty nutrients formulation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending and granulation deliver tailored nutrient solutions, including SOP-based products, enabling SQM to match crop, soil and climate requirements; the global specialty fertilizer market was valued at USD 25.6 billion in 2024. Agronomic trials show customized formulations can raise yields 5–15%, and SQM uses field data to refine mixes. This data-driven customization increases customer stickiness and recurring volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-orange-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality, compliance, and ESG management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-orange-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality, compliance and ESG management maintain certifications, full traceability and life‑cycle data for customers and regulators; net‑zero commitments covered over 90% of global GDP by 2024, raising disclosure demands. Regular ESG reporting and audits mitigate license‑to‑operate risks. Rigorous safety and waste management protect people and environment and unlock premium market access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertifications: ISO 9001\/14001\/45001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraceability: full chain LCA data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESG audits: mitigate regulatory risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety \u0026amp; waste: protect workforce \u0026amp; environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-orange-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGlobal sales, marketing, and support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-orange-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobal sales, marketing, and support coordinate strategic account management for key accounts and distributors, while technical support handles application, qualification, and troubleshooting; in 2024 these functions tightened SLAs to improve qualification throughput. Demand forecasting aligns regional supply chains to reduce stockouts and excess inventory, and market intelligence in 2024 guided dynamic pricing and capacity planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccount management: strategic accounts \u0026amp; distributors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical support: application, qualification, troubleshooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemand forecasting: regional supply alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarket intelligence: pricing \u0026amp; capacity planning (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrine yields \u003cstrong\u003e~20%\u003c\/strong\u003e lithium; Li2CO3 \u0026gt; \u003cstrong\u003e99.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting and brine evaporation supply ~20% of global lithium in 2024, with tight process control to optimize yield and water stewardship. Conversion produces battery-grade Li2CO3 \u0026gt;99.5% purity and metallic impurities commonly \u0026lt;50 ppm, using ion-exchange and recrystallization. Integrated QA, ESG and global sales (specialty fertilizer market USD 25.6B in 2024) sustain market access and margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue (2024)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLithium supply share\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~20%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLi2CO3 purity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;99.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpurities target\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;50 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecialty fertilizer market\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSD 25.6B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 9001\/14001\/45001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3BB77E;\"\u003eDelivered as Displayed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Business Model Canvas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SQM Business Model Canvas previewed here is the actual deliverable, not a mockup. 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