Leading global materials sector companies market capitalization 2023
As of April 2023, Sociedad Química Y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) exhibited the highest market capitalization of 23.3 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) with 7.9 billion U.S. dollars. SQM is engaged in the production of specialty fertilizers, iodine, and lithium, while CX produces and sells building materials. Other companies on this list are involved in the exploration and production of lithium, metals, and chemicals for various industrial applications.