Sqm corporate presentation feb v 9_m12_v1feb

February 2013

Statements in this presentation concerning the Company’s business outlook or future economic performances, anticipated profitability, revenues, expenses, or other financial items, anticipated cost synergies and product or service line growth, together with other statements that are not historical facts, are “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined under Federal Securities Laws.

Any forward-looking statements are estimates, reflecting the best judgment of SQM based on currently available information and involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated in such statements.

Risks, uncertainties, and factors that could affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements are identified in the public filing made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and forward-looking statements should be considered in light of those factors.

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Important Notice

Overview

Fertilizers

Specialty Chemicals

Financial Information

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Agenda

Photo: Evaporation Pond - Salar de Atacama, from which we produce potassium & lithium products

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SQM at a Glance • World Leader in Specialty Businesses: Potassium Nitrate, Iodine, lithium & Solar Salts • Global Company: Based in Santiago, Chile with over 20 offices on 6 continents • Strong Financial Profile

2011 Revenue: US$ 2.1 Billion (+17%) 9M2012 EBITDA†: US$ 866 Million 9M2012 EBITDA Margin: > 47% Revenue growth: > 49 % since 2009

• Highest liquidity in Chile Listed on the Santiago Stock Exchange, and the NYSE since 1993 Most liquid Chilean ADR on the NYSE in 2011 One of the three largest companies traded in the Chilean Stock Market

• Responsible growth

Specialty Business World Leadership Growth Opportunities 4

† EBITDA: gross profit – SGA + depreciation & amortization

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SQM at a Glance

Specialty Business World Leadership Growth Opportunities

SQM: Proud to be the world’s largest producer of lithium, iodine, potassium nitrate and solar salts

Fertilizers Specialty Chemicals

Potassium

24%*

Specialty Plant Nutrients

22%*

Iodine

36%*

Lithium

10%*

Industrial Chemicals

8%*

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* Contribution to Gross Margin First 9 months of 2012 (9M2012)

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Unique Natural Resources

Caliche Ore Salar Brines

Nitrates

Iodine Iodine

Potassium

Lithium

Potassium

NaNO3 + KCl = KNO3 + NaCl (salt)

Sodium nitrate + Potassium chloride = Potassium nitrate + Sodium chloride


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Overview

Fertilizers

Specialty Chemicals


Agenda

Photo: Potassium Nitrate Plant in Coya Sur

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Potassium

9M2012 Revenues* US$457M (25%)

24% of total 9M2012 gross margin*

†Market share figures are based on 2011 SQM estimates.

*Figures are based on IFRS


Specialty Plant Nutrition

49% world market share KNO3†



Fertilizers: Uniquely Positioned

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Potassium Nitrate

Niche Market Demand Drivers

• Chlorine free

• Fully water soluble

• 100% Natural origin

• Fast absorption

• High cost of land

• Water scarcity

• Demand for premium crops

• North America and European vegetable and tomato markets

Modern Agricultural Techniques

Fertilizers: Specialty Plant Nutrition 22% of Total 9M2012 Gross Margin

Vegetables 41%

Fruits 22%

Industrial Crops 28%

Others 9%

Main uses: Premium crops*

*SQM estimates 2011


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Fertilizers: Specialty Plant Nutrition 22% of Total 9M2012 Gross Margin

SQM & SPN: World Leader • Completion of new potassium nitrate facility in Coya Sur (300,000 tons/year) • Developed distribution network: Proximity to customers allows for us to meet changing needs and new market tendencies • Largest Producer: 49% World Market Share Other producers: Haifa, Kemapco* • Prices are expected to decrease in 2013 as a result of the new potash price environment


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Fertilizers: Potassium 24% of Total 9M2012 Gross Margin

Potassium Chloride

Market Demand Drivers

• Commodity Fertilizer • ~50 million ton market (2012E) • Largest Global Producers:

• Potash Corp • Uralkali

• Global crop supply pressure should have a positive impact on fertilizer prices

• Contracts with China for

the first half of 2013 closed at $70 under prices seen in 2012

• Main Uses:

•Fruits/Vegetables •Corn •Rice

• Demand growth still being seen in Brazil

• Population Growth • Farmer economics &

yield optimization


*SQM estimates **Price as of December for respective years

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SQM & Potassium: Growth Opportunities • Expansion of potassium-based products:

• Installed capacity of approximately 2 million MT in 2012 • 2013 production volumes to be similar to 2012 • 2014 effective capacity expected to be between 2.2 – 2.3 million MT

• Three main sources of potassium that exist in market today: SQM is the only company that produces all three sources • Internal development of production technologies has allowed for a better utilization of natural resources and for higher yields through increased efficiencies

Fertilizers: Potassium 24% of Total 9M2012 Gross Margin

• MOP is potassium chloride (KCl), also known as potash • SOP is potassium sulfate (K2SO4)


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Overview

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Agenda

Photo: Salar de Atacama

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Specialty Chemicals: World Leadership

Iodine & Derivatives

37% world market share†



Lithium & Derivatives

35% world market share†⁰

9M2012 Revenues *US$165M (9%)


Industrial Chemicals

9M2012Revenues US$169M (9%)


†Market share figures are based on 2011 SQM estimates

⁰ Considering the lithium chemicals market, excluding concentrated minerals

*Figures are based on IFRS


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Specialty Chemicals: Iodine 36% of Total 9M2012 Gross Margin

* Market participation based on SQM 2012 estimates Market supply estimates for Japan include supply from traditional production and recycling in Japan

Iodine

Niche Market Main Uses

• SQM is the leading iodine producer in the world

• Global Demand: CAGR

2002-2012: 4% • Additional capacity from

Chilean competitors started production in 2012, aiming to reach projected capacity in 2013

• X-Ray Contrast Media • LCD • Pharmaceuticals • Iodophors

• Approximately 40% of uses related to human health and nutrition


SQM 34%

Japan 31%

Others Chile 23%

Others Recycling 5%

USA 4%

Others 3%

2012 Market Size Estimates: 31 KMT*

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Specialty Chemicals: Iodine 36% of Total 9M2012 Gross Margin

SQM & Iodine: World Leader • Current Capacity 12,500 MT • Future demand growth expected to

maintain a positive trend • Significant Price Growth 2010-2012


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SQM 35%

China 9%

Talsion 22%

Others Chile 19%

FMC 12%Others 3%

Lithium Chemical Market 2012: 125 MT*

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Specialty Chemicals: Lithium 10% of Total 9M2012 Gross Margin

*SQM estimates

Lithium chemicals market


Lithium

Market Main Uses

• SQM is the leading lithium chemical producer in the world

• Global demand: CAGR (2002-

2012): ~ 8% • Expected growth for 2012: ~

9% • Global lithium chemical

demand has increased over 25% between 2010-2012, with batteries being the primary demand driver

• Battery technology historically been the demand driver.

•Batteries (over 30%) • Glass • Lubricating Greases • Glazes/Frits

Li2CO3

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Lithium & SQM: Growth Opportunities • Current lithium carbonate plant capacity 48,000 MT/year • We believe SQM is one of the lowest cost producer in the world • New production capacity is expected from Australia & China during 2013

Lithium & Electric Cars: Outlook • Total production of e-cars (HEV-PHEV-EV) using lithium-ion batteries (LIB) is expected to reach 1.5-3.0 million (2015), 5.0-10.0 million (2020) • Total lithium demand is expected to reach 250- 300 KMT-LCE (2020)

Specialty Chemicals: Lithium 10% of Total 9M2012 Gross Margin

*SQM estimates

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Solar Salts: New demand for industrial nitrates for thermal energy storage in solar power plants means increasing our nitrate consumption

• Mixture of 60% sodium nitrate and 40% potassium nitrate

• Main projects: ACS Cobra-Sener, Aries, Rocketdyne, Abengoa, SAMCA, Solar Reserves

• 50 MW → ~30,000 MT of salts • 2012 solar salts are expected to reach ~ 180,000 MT . • 2013 sales expected to drop below

100,000 MT due to a delay of most projects until 2014 as a result of the financial situation in Europe

Specialty Chemicals: Industrial 8% of Total 9M2012 Gross Margin

Traditional Industrial Chemical applications include: metal treatment, water treatment, pyrotechnics, explosives, glass manufacturing, among others


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Overview

Fertilizers

Specialty Chemicals


Agenda

Photo: SQM offices in Santiago

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1. Capacity expansion for potassium-based products in the Salar de Atacama

2. Increased capacity in iodine and nitrates facilities in first region, with increased plant efficiencies and higher quality products

3. Optimization railroad system, other projects aimed at improving yields and reducing costs

Capital Expenditure Program Approximately US$450 million for 2012

*Approximately 70% of capital expenditures will be related to expansion projects


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Financial Performance

* 2008 figures prepared according to Chilean GAAP; 2009-2011 figures are based on IFRS numbers.


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Key Conclusions

Business flexibility according to market conditions

• Largest global producer, lowest cost producer, market growth.

• Specialty Plant Nutrition

• Iodine

• Lithium

• Solar Salts

• Growth opportunities and a low cost producer.

• Potassium

• Industrial Chemicals

• Solid financial position

• Focused on long-term growth

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