In 1968, building on a legacy that began with the Palestine Potash Company, ICL was established by the State of Israel to harness the unique mineral resources of the Dead Sea. What started as a government-owned company has evolved into a leading global specialty minerals powerhouse, leveraging these exceptional natural assets to address humanity's most pressing sustainability challenges in food, agriculture, and industrial markets.
Today, with 12,000 employees driving innovation across the globe, ICL has become a critical player in the fight against hunger, supporting food security for nearly 5% of the world's population. The company combines cutting-edge technology with relentless innovation, creating impactful solutions that are seamlessly integrated into every aspect of life - from advanced fertilizers that enhance crop yields to specialty minerals that power industrial applications worldwide.