Factbook

Monomers


The Monomers division supplies a broad portfolio of large-volume monomers, basic polymers and inorganic chemicals. Major products include MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate), TDI (toluene diisocyanate), propylene oxide, caprolactam, adipic acid, hexamethylenediamine, ammonia, polyamide 6 and 6.6, nitric acid, sulfur and chlorine products, inorganic salts, urea, glues and impregnating resins. The products are used in a broad spectrum of industries, such as automotive, furniture, construction, woodworking, food, pharmaceuticals, feed, solar, packaging and textiles. The division is in a key position to drive the sustainable transformation of these industries. It is therefore expanding its portfolio of products with a lower CO2 footprint and is committed to providing a circular or a low product carbon footprint (PCF) option in every major product line by 2025.

Sales by region 2023 (location of customer)

Sales by direct customer industry 2023

Portfolio

BASF’s market position and main competitors

Focus of research and development

Key capabilities of BASF
  • World-scale plants based on leading process technology
  • Competitive raw material sourcing and/or backward integration
  • Operational, logistical as well as commercial excellence
  • Strong market position with regional setup

Acquisitions/JVs/investments

Divestitures/shutdowns

Major nameplate capacities of BASF1

Innovation example

Last UpdateMay 27, 2024