BASF signs investment agreement with Nanjing Jiangbei New Area to establish new electronic materials production site

• Expands BASF's manufacturing capabilities for semiconductor materials in China
• Supports growth of China's semiconductor industry through local production, technical expertise and customer collaboration
• Enhances supply chain resilience and strengthens customer support through a “local-for-local” approach

Nanjing, China – November 3, 2026 – BASF has signed an investment agreement with Nanjing Jiangbei New Area to establish a new electronic materials production site in Nanjing Jiangbei New Area Materials High-Tech Park. The investment reinforces BASF’s commitment to supporting the development of China’s growing semiconductor industry through local manufacturing, technical expertise and reliable supply. 

“Through this investment, we are strengthening our local manufacturing footprint to better support our customers and contribute to the continued development of China’s semiconductor industry,” said Jens Liebermann, Senior Vice President and head of BASF’s Global Electronic Materials business.

“The investment marks another important milestone in BASF’s ‘local-for-local’ strategy. Building on BASF’s existing strong presence in Nanjing will further strengthen the company’s manufacturing, supply chain and technical support network and will enable us to better serve customers in the region,” added Gops Pillay, President, Global Operating Division of BASF.

The facility, with start-up expected by the end of 2028, will also provide a platform for closer collaboration with customers and partners across the semiconductor value chain, accelerating the development of semiconductor technologies through local expertise and collaboration.

About BASF’s Electronic Materials business

BASF’s Electronic Materials business enables digital technologies through chemicals and formulated materials and process solutions for the semiconductor, display, and metal systems industries. As a trusted materials partner to the semiconductor industry, we leverage our deep chemical expertise and strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes to provide high-purity process chemicals and formulated solutions that support semiconductor technologies. Our innovative solutions help customers meet increasingly demanding requirements of performance, quality, and reliability. In addition, we provide functional materials and process chemicals for display applications, as well as specialized metal systems for industrial and consumer E&E applications. Through close collaboration with customers and strong R&D capabilities, we drive innovation across the electronics value chain. For more information: https://electronics-electric.basf.com/global/en/electronics

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 95,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of around €60 billion in 2025. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com