Segment Profile
The Materials segment comprises the Performance Materials and Monomers divisions. The segment’s portfolio includes advanced materials and their precursors for new applications and systems such as isocyanates, polyamides and inorganic basic products, as well as specialties for plastics and plastics processing industries. We differentiate ourselves through specific technology expertise, industry knowledge and customer proximity, and create maximum value in the isocyanate and polyamide value chains.
Fast-charging stations made from BASF plastics
Together with our partner Ebusbar®1 we have developed a fast-charging station for electric cars made of the BASF plastics Ultramid® PA, Ultramid® Advanced PPA, Ultradur® PBT and Elastollan® TPU. These high-performance materials are ideally suited for fast chargers as they exhibit excellent mechanical performance and high dimensional stability even under high current and elevated temperatures. To support the rapid growth of the global electromobility market, expansion of the charging infrastructure is essential. BASF expects growth in this segment to outpace the global electromobility market over the next five years and is targeting annual sales of more than €30 million for performance plastics from 2027 onward.
1 Ebusbar is headquartered in Shenzhen, China and specializes in high voltage connection system solutions for new energy vehicles.
Sales
€18,443 million
2021: €15,214 million
EBIT before special items
€1,840 million
2021: €2,418 million
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Products |
Customer industries and applications |
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Performance Materials |
Engineering plastics, biodegradable plastics, foam specialties, polyurethanes |
Automotive, electrical engineering, packaging, footwear, sports and leisure, furniture, household, mechanical engineering, construction, thermal insulation, agriculture, medical technology, renewable energies |
Monomers |
Isocyanates (MDI, TDI), ammonia, caprolactam, adipic acid, chlorine, urea, glues and impregnating resins, caustic soda, polyamides 6 and 6.6, standard alcoholates, sulfuric and nitric acid |
Industries such as plastics, woodworking, furniture, packaging, textile, construction and automotive Use in the BASF Verbund |
Product |
Europe |
North America |
Asia Pacific |
South America, Africa, Middle East |
Annual capacity (metric tons) |
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Ammonia |
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1,765,000 |
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Chlorine |
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595,000 |
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Urea |
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545,000 |
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Isocyanates |
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2,700,000 |
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Polyamides 6 and 6.6 |
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925,000 |
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Polyamide precursors |
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1,420,000 |
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Propylene oxide |
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675,000 |
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Sulfuric acid |
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920,000 |
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