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Our way forward

BASF Corporate Strategy

Who we are

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world.

Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions.

BASF in Vietnam

BASF has been active in Vietnam since the establishment of its representative office in 1994 and celebrates its 30-year presence in the country this year. BASF Vietnam Limited was set up in 2009. The company maintains two sales offices in Hồ Chí Minh City and Hà Nội, offering solutions for Vietnam’s key industries, including Agriculture, Construction, Automotive, Footwear, Coatings, and Electronics. BASF Vietnam’s sales was approximately €238 million in 2023. BASF employed 110 people in Vietnam as of the year end.

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Financial Figures 2024
On February 28, 2025, BASF published its preliminary financial figures for the year 2024. The audited Report will be published on March 21, 2025.
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BASF 2024 at a glance

65.3Bn 

Euro turnover

235

Production sites worldwide

17.0

Tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions

Our stories

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Creating Chemistry Magazine
Insights into global challenges that move our world today and in the future.
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Change for the climate
The greatest challenge of the 21st century is here. So, to protect the climate, we’re changing – in ways that might surprise you…
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Chemistry that connects
Discover a company history which shows how chemistry enables new ideas and solutions.
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BASF's ChemCycling®
From plastic waste to virgin-grade products, learn more about our chemical recycling.