René Muschter
Research Expert covering Industry & Mobility
BASF - statistics & facts
With its extensive global network of production sites and subsidiaries, the German based BASF chemical company has a profound impact on various aspects of our daily lives, from plastics and coatings to crop technology and performance chemicals. Alongside their global manufacturing influence, BASF also invests heavily in research and development. This commitment to innovation has led to breakthroughs in materials science, sustainable solutions, and advanced chemical processes. Whether it’s developing new materials or improving existing products and manufacturing processes, BASF remains at the forefront of scientific advancements.
BASF, an acronym that stands for Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik is a German chemical company headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Rhineland-Palatinate. It consistently holds the title of the world's largest chemical company in terms of revenue and employs 111,822 people globally as of 2024. Although the company's revenue of 65.26 billion euros in 2024 marked a decrease from the previous year, its net income saw a rise to a value of 1,298 million euros.
