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BASF
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
BASF

BASF

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BASF is a German chemical company that produces chemicals, materials, and agricultural solutions for industrial customers worldwide.

HQ
Ludwigshafen, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE
Founded
1865
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BASF SE is a German chemical company headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and one of the largest chemical producers in the world by revenue. Founded in 1865, it develops products for industries including agriculture, automotive, construction, electronics, and personal care.

The company operates across six business segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care, and Agricultural Solutions. BASF is publicly listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as a DAX index component, with commercial operations in more than 80 countries.

BASF - M & A Snapshot

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  • Alsachimie

    Acquired by BASF • Undisclosed • Jul 1, 2025

BASF - Products & Services

  • BASF Chemicals logo

    BASF Chemicals

    Petrochemicals and intermediates supplier serving the chemical and plastics industries globally.

    Competing Products

    Aramco logo
  • BASF Agricultural Solutions logo

    BASF Agricultural Solutions

    Crop protection products, seeds, and digital farming tools serving farmers and growers worldwide.

  • BASF Nutrition & Care logo

    BASF Nutrition & Care

    Vitamins, aroma ingredients, and personal care chemicals for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries.

  • BASF Surface Technologies logo

    BASF Surface Technologies

    Automotive coatings, mobile emissions catalysts, battery materials, and metal services for automotive and industrial customers.

  • BASF Industrial Solutions logo

    BASF Industrial Solutions

    Polymer dispersions, resins, additives, and performance chemicals for coatings, adhesives, and industrial applications.

  • BASF Materials logo

    BASF Materials

    Engineering plastics, polyurethanes, and isocyanate monomers for automotive, construction, and electronics industries.

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BASF - Quick Facts

Who are BASF's competitors?

Companies similar to BASF include LANXESS, Bayer, Covestro and Solvay.

When was BASF founded?

BASF was founded in 1865.

Where is BASF's headquarters located?

BASF's headquarters is located in Ludwigshafen, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE.

How many employees does BASF have?

BASF has 111,822 employees as of Dec 31, 2024.

BASF - Classification

Industry
  • Chemical Companies
Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Enterprise Software
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Manufacturer
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
  • Enterprise
Tags
  • Conglomerate
NAICS
  • 320000Manufacturing
  • 325000Chemical Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2890Miscellaneous Chemical Products
  • 2899Chemicals And Chemical Preparations, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 2800Chemicals And Allied Products
ISIC
  • 2029Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.
  • 2100Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products
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NAICS
  • 325100Basic Chemical Manufacturing
  • 325110Petrochemical Manufacturing
  • 325300Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
  • 325320Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 335000Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2860Industrial Organic Chemicals
  • 2869Industrial Organic Chemicals, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 2870Agricultural Chemicals
  • 2879Pesticides And Agricultural Chemicals, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 3600Electronic And Other Electrical Equipment And Components, Except Computer
  • 3900Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries