The name ‘Yara’ represents a good harvest and a good year

About Yara

Yara International ASA is the world’s leading chemical company that converts energy, natural minerals and nitrogen from the air into essential products for farmers and industrial customers. As the number one global supplier of mineral fertilizers, we help provide food and biomass which can be used for renewable energy for a growing world population. Our industrial product portfolio includes environmental protection agents that prevent air pollution. Our global workforce with more than 7,300 employees represents the great diversity and knowledge that enables us to remain a leading performer in the industry. We are headquartered in Oslo with operations in more than 50 countries and sales to about 150 countries.

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About Yara

Yara fact sheet
(PDF, 744KB)

Food & Climate magazine

Food & Climate magazine

The major global gaps – and Yara’s response to these challenges – are presented in Yara´s Food & Climate magazine.

Feeding the Future
(PDF, 5.8MB)

Magazine Notes
(PDF, 45KB)

Magazine Sources
(PDF, 71KB)

Message from the CEO


In 2010, Yara achieved its best results ever, with a net income of NOK 8.7 billion after non-controlling interests. Yara’s production facilities ran at optimal capacity, as commodity prices rose sharply, particularly during the second half.

Where we operate

With a presence in scores of countries around the world, Yara is a vast, multi-cultural organization firmly rooted in its Nordic heritage.