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 want to create maximum value in the isocyanate and polyamide value chains.
Crash absorber made from alternative raw materials
Together with Mercedes-Benz AG, we have developed the crash absorber for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, a safety-relevant part, which combines alternative raw materials using the mass balance approach. Pyrolysis oil from used tires and biomethane from agricultural waste replace fossil raw materials is used here, without compromising on quality for our customers. We want to continue to drive forward circular solutions in the automotive industry and support our customers in achieving their sustainability goals. The Performance Materials division is aiming to increase the proportion of plastics based on alternative raw materials in its global sales to 20% by 2030.
Sales
€14,149 million
2022: €18,443 million
Segment cash flow
€1,369 million
2022: €2,363 million
EBIT before special items
€826 million
2022: €1,840 million
EBITDA before special items
€1,650 million
2022: €2,686 million
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Products |
Customer industries and applications |
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Performance Materials |
Engineering plastics, polyurethane systems, thermoplastic polyurethane, foam specialties, biodegradable plastics |
Transportation (including automotive, e-mobility), industrial (including electric and electronics), consumer goods (including footwear, sports and leisure, household appliances and furniture, medical devices), construction (including thermal insulation) |
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 |
Plastics, woodworking, furniture, packaging, textile, construction and automotive as well as other industries 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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1,370,000 |
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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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2,400,000 |
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Polyamides 6 and 6.6 |
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885,000 |
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Polyamide precursors |
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1,220,000 |
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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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