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Covestro, a major player in the European chemical industry, reported revenue of billion euros in 2024, marking a slight decrease from the previous year. This performance reflects the challenges faced by the chemical sector in Europe, which has been experiencing a gradual decline in global market share since 2010. Despite this trend, the European chemical industry remains a significant force, holding a **** percent share of the global market as of 2023.

Regional performance and market segments

In 2024, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America (excluding Mexico) were Covestro’s largest revenue-generating regions, contributing approximately *** billion euros. This was followed by the Asia-Pacific region, which generated *** billion euros. Among the company’s end-markets, the Sports, Leisure, Cosmetics, Health, and Diverse Industries segment led with ** percent of the total revenue. The Automotive & Transportation sector followed at ** percent, with the Construction sector close behind at ** percent of the company’s revenue. 

Covestro’s financial challenges and industry context

Despite generating substantial revenue in 2024, Covestro reported a net loss of approximately *** million euros. This financial setback came amidst intense competition in the European chemical industry, where other globally significant companies such as BASF, based in Germany, and LyondellBasell Industries, based in the Netherlands, hold dominant market positions. Alongside the net loss in 2024, Covestro also reported a decline in total assets compared to previous years, further highlighting the financial challenges the company faced.