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 about 7,600 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.

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.

Message from the CEO


In 2009, we saw our business model put to a tough test following the dramatic decline in fertilizer sales at the end of 2008. We reacted with determination, employing our scale advantage, unique flexibility and unrivalled presence.