Sales
€65.3 billion
(2023: €68.9 billion)
Investors
BASF Group at a Glance
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees contribute to the BASF Group’s success worldwide. Our business comprises the Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions segments.
EBITDA before special items
€7.9 billion
(2023: €7.7 billion)
ROCE
5.1%
(2023: 4.5%)
Cash flows from operating activities
€6.9 billion
(2023: €8.1 billion)
Free cash flow
€0.7 billion
(2023: €2.7 billion)
Capital expenditures
(capex)
€6.0 billion
(2023: €5.2 billion)
EBITDA before special items by segmenta and Other
Million €
a Since January 1, 2025, the chemical and refining catalysts business has been reported as part of the Performance Chemicals division in the Industrial Solutions segment. It was previously part of the Catalysts division in the Surface Technologies segment. The reclassification has not been taken into account in this report unless otherwise indicated.
Sales and employees by region
By location of company; employees as of December 31, 2024
Greenhouse gas emissionsa
Million metric tons of CO2 equivalents
Research and development expenses
€2.1 billion
(2023: €2.1 billion)
Employees at year-end
111,822
(2023: 111,991)
Personnel expenses
€11.2 billion
(2023: €11.40 billion)
a Scope 1 and Scope 2 (excluding the sale of energy to third parties)
