BASF
BASF is number 103 in the 311 Titans Index of the world's largest companies, with reported revenue of about $74.6bn in . It is headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany. In short: German chemical company with worldwide reach. 311 Future Exposure: medium (46/100), driven by technology change in energy & resources (61/100), led by 5G, Artificial Narrow Intelligence, Biometric Sensors; sensitivity to tariffs and export controls.
Part of the 311 Titans Index. Last updated .
R&D labs
BASF runs 1 research and innovation lab in the Global R&D Labs Directory: BASF Research.
311 Future Exposure: Medium
Score 46 out of 100: technology 61/100 and trends 30/100. What drives it:
- Technology change in energy & resources (61/100), led by 5G, Artificial Narrow Intelligence, Biometric Sensors
- Sensitivity to tariffs and export controls
Technology exposure uses the 311 Starburst: how strongly each emerging technology affects this industry, weighted by how soon it reaches widespread use. Trend exposure covers tariffs and export controls, international sanctions. Evidence on company-specific trends is being added. Explore the Starburst.
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Questions and answers
How big is BASF?
BASF reported revenue of about $74.6bn in , ranking number 103 in the 311 Titans Index.
Where is BASF headquartered?
BASF is headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
Does BASF run R&D labs?
Yes. The Global R&D Labs Directory lists 1 of its labs.
Source: Wikidata (company-reported figure).
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