
K+S Aktiengesellschaft, an entity established in 1889 and based in Kassel, Germany, functions as an international purveyor of mineral-based products. Its offerings cater to diverse markets such as agriculture, industry, consumers, and public sectors worldwide. The company's operations are divided into two primary segments: Agriculture and Industry+. Within the Agriculture segment, K+S provides potassium chloride, essential for staple crops like cereals, corn, rice, and soybeans. This division also manufactures specialized fertilizers containing magnesium and sulfur, which benefit crops such as rapeseed and potatoes, as well as chloride-sensitive varieties including citrus fruits, grapes, and various vegetables. Its product portfolio features brands like KALISOP, KORN-KALI, PATENTKALI, ESTA KIESERIT, MAGNESIA-KAINIT, SOLUMOP, SOLUSOP, SOLUNOP, SOLUMAP, SOLUMKP, EPSO TOP, EPSO MICROTOP, EPSO COMBITOP, EPSO PROFITOP, and EPSO BORTOP. The Industry+ segment delivers potash, magnesium, and salt solutions specifically formulated for industrial applications. These products are supplied in varying degrees of purity and a range of grain sizes under brand names such as APISAL, AXAL, BÄCKERSTOLZ, KASA, k-DRILL, NUTRIKS, and SOLSEL.
K+S AG trades as SDF.DE on XETRA. The company is classified in Basic Materials / Agricultural Inputs and reports in EUR.
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Company website: https://www.kpluss.com
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