BASF SE

BASF SE in Singapore is both a manufacturing entity (factory) and a trading/sales organization.

Company Introduction:

BASF SE is a global leader in the chemical industry, with a substantial and long-established presence in Singapore. The company operates extensive production facilities primarily located on Jurong Island. These facilities serve as key manufacturing hubs for a wide range of chemical products, including but not limited to acrylics, superabsorbent polymers, and automotive coatings. These manufacturing sites are integral to BASF's supply chain for the Asia Pacific region and beyond.

In addition to its significant manufacturing footprint, BASF Singapore also functions as a vital commercial and regional headquarters. It encompasses sales, marketing, and logistics operations, overseeing the distribution and commercial activities for its broad portfolio of products. This portfolio spans various segments such as chemicals, materials, industrial solutions, surface technologies, nutrition & care, and agricultural solutions. The company also engages in research and development activities within Singapore, contributing to innovation in the chemical sector.

Therefore, BASF's operations in Singapore are comprehensive, covering the entire value chain from production to market. It acts as a full-fledged chemical enterprise, playing a significant role in Singapore's chemical industry, employment, and economic growth.

BASF SE in Singapore produces and sells a diverse portfolio of chemical products and solutions across various industries. These include:

Chemicals

Petrochemicals (e.g., basic chemicals, monomers)

Intermediates (e.g., amines, polyalcohols, acids)

Materials

Performance Materials (e.g., engineering plastics, polyurethanes for automotive, construction, footwear)

Monomers (e.g., for plastics, coatings, adhesives)

Industrial Solutions

Dispersions and Pigments (e.g., for coatings, paints, adhesives, construction, printing, packaging)

Performance Chemicals (e.g., for textiles, leather, paper, water treatment)

Surface Technologies

Catalysts (e.g., for automotive emissions, chemical production)

Coatings (e.g., automotive OEM coatings, refinish coatings, industrial coatings)

Nutrition & Care

Care Chemicals (e.g., ingredients for personal care, home care, industrial & institutional cleaning)

Nutrition & Health (e.g., ingredients for human nutrition, animal nutrition, pharmaceutical excipients)

Agricultural Solutions

Crop Protection Products (e.g., fungicides, herbicides, insecticides)

Seeds and Traits