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Working at BASF around the world

At BASF, our impact goes far beyond borders. Our people work together across more than 50 countries. From innovation hubs to production sites, from the United States to China, every location adds its distinct cultural perspective, expertise and strengths to our global team.

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Discover the culture, people, job opportunities and what it is like to work at BASF in specific regions and countries. You can choose a location using the filters or explore locations by region below.

Locations by region

Americas

BASF operates a wide range of business, production and research activities across the Americas, with sites in North, Central and South America. The range of roles and responsibilities you'll find here are shaped by regional markets and site‑specific requirements. 

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Working in the U.S.
The United States is a key market for BASF and an important pillar of our presence in North America. We have major locations in Florham Park (New Jersey), Freeport (Texas), Geismar (Louisiana), and Wyandotte (Michigan).
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Working in Brazil
In Brazil, we operate across multiple locations with key sites in São Paulo, Camaçari, and Guaratinguetá. The country is a key part of BASF’s presence in South America, supporting a broad range of business and production activities connected to diverse industries and local markets.

Asia Pacific

The Asia-Pacific region is our most dynamic growth market. Across many countries, our production, research and office locations are shaping innovation and working closely with customers from a wide range of industries. Our teams in APAC bring together international collaboration and strong local expertise, playing a vital role in driving BASF’s global success.

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Working in China
Our presence in China includes major sites in Shanghai, Nanjing, Chongqing, and Zhanjiang - one of our most advanced and strategically important sites worldwide. In addition to large sites, we have built a competitive sales and innovation network across China that reflects the breadth of our activities.
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Working in India
India is one of our key growth markets in the Asia Pacific region. You will find production, research and office locations across the country. We're strengthening our presence further by establishing global business services and a digital hub in Hyderabad. These new hubs will support worldwide operations through integrated, technology-led services and digital capabilities.

Europe

Europe is a core region for BASF with our headquarters located in Ludwigshafen, Germany. You will find production sites, research and development centers, and offices across many European countries. We serve customers from a wide range of industries and play a central role in driving innovation and sustainable growth. Across our locations, our teams combine strong local expertise with close cross‑border collaboration, making an essential contribution to our global network.

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Working in Belgium
Belgium is home to the Verbund site in Antwerp, which is one of our most important integrated production sites. Alongside this site, offices and specialized facilities at nearby locations contribute to BASF’s strong presence in the region.
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Working in Germany
Germany is home to BASF’s global headquarter in Ludwigshafen. The Ludwigshafen Verbund site is the world’s largest integrated chemical complex and is supported by a broad network of production, research and office locations throughout Germany.
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Working in France
In France, we operate across multiple locations nationwide, with key sites in Paris, Lyon’s area, Chalampé, Pulnoy and Gravelines. Our teams bring together local expertise and cross‑border collaboration to support innovation and sustainable growth.
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Working in Spain
Our Spanish teams combine industrial and digital expertise, working across key locations including Tarragona and the Digital Hub in Madrid. Our teams contribute to innovation, digital transformation, and close collaboration across Europe and beyond.

Middle East & Africa

The Middle East and Africa are a diverse and dynamic region for BASF, encompassing a broad range of markets, industries and customer needs. We have business activities, offices and sites across multiple countries to support customers locally.

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