The Mosaic Co. Stock

Description Mosaic

Mosaic Company (MOS) is a publicly-traded American company that produces and markets concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. The company operates in two business segments: Phosphates and Potash.

Mosaic's Phosphate segment mines phosphate rock and processes it into fertilizer products, animal feed ingredients, and industrial products. The Potash segment extracts potash ore, which is primarily used as fertilizer, but also has other industrial applications.

Mosaic operates in various countries, including the United States, Brazil, Canada, and India, serving customers in North America, South America, and Asia.

Mosaic's stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and is included in the S 500 index.

Competitors of Mosaic

Mosaic is a company that specializes in the production and marketing of phosphate and potash crop nutrients, as well as animal feed ingredients. Its main competitors operating in the same or similar industries include:

1. Nutrien Ltd. (NTR): Nutrien is a Canadian company and world's largest fertilizer producer, operating in 14 countries. It is a direct competitor of Mosaic in the production and distribution of potash and phosphate fertilizers.

2. Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (POT): This Canadian-based company is also one the largest manufacturers of potash and phosphate fertilizers, and operates in the production, sale, and distribution of crop nutrients. It is a direct competitor of Mosaic in the global fertilizer market.

3. Yara International ASA (YARIY): Yara is a Norwegian-based company that specializes in the production, marketing, and distribution of nitrogen fertilizers and industrial gases. Its operations also include the production of phosphate fertilizers, making it a direct competitor of Mosaic.

4. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF): CF Industries is a US-based company that primarily produces nitrogen fertilizers and also produces and distributes phosphate fertilizers. It is also a major competitor of Mosaic and operates in the same industry.

5. Compass Minerals International Inc. (CMP): Compass Minerals is a US-based company that produces and distributes salt, fertilizer products, and magnesium chloride. It is a direct competitor of Mosaic in the production and distribution of specialty fertilizers.

These companies are Mosaic's main competitors and operate in the same industries, offering similar products and services that can affect Mosaic's market share and revenue growth.

Suppliers of Mosaic

Mosaic (Symbol MOS) is a global producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. As such, its main suppliers are the companies that provide the raw materials used to manufacture these nutrients.

For phosphate crop nutrients, the company sources phosphate rock from a variety of locations globally, including from mines in Florida and Wyoming. These mines are operated by third-party mining companies such as Nutrien, OCP Group, and Ma'aden Phosphate Company.

The primary suppliers of potash crop nutrients to Mosaic are Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (PotashCorp), Uralkali, and Belaruskali. These companies extract potash from mines located in the western Canadian province of Saskatchewan, as well as in Russia and Belarus, respectively.

Other key suppliers to Mosaic include companies that provide energy sources, transportation and logistics services, and a range of equipment and machinery used in its operations. These suppliers include Union Pacific Railroad, CN Railway, BNSF Railway, and various energy providers such as ConocoPhillips and ExxonMobil.

Overall, Mosaic works with a diverse range of suppliers both domestically and internationally to sustain its operations and ensure the ongoing supply of raw materials and infrastructure required to produce its crop nutrient products.