BASF BASFY

ChemicalsMarket cap $45B2 connections

BASF is the world's largest chemical company by sales, headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany. It makes everything from basic chemicals and plastics to catalysts, crop protection and battery materials. High European energy costs have pushed it to cut capacity at home and invest in China. It competes with Dow, DuPont and other global chemical groups.

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DuPontChemicals · $35BSpecialty chemicals rivalry
Dow IncChemicals · $32BGlobal chemical rivalry

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