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Agricultural Solutions
The Agricultural Solutions segment aims to further strengthen our market position as an integrated provider of crop protection products and seeds. Its portfolio comprises fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and biological crop protection products, as well as seeds and seed treatment products. We also offer farmers digital solutions combined with practical advice. Our main focus is on innovation-driven organic growth, targeted portfolio expansion as well as leveraging synergies from the acquired businesses.
Our innovative solutions help farmers to safeguard their harvest and increase their yield.
Sales 2018
Factors influencing sales
2018 versus 2017
EBIT before special items
Segment data Agricultural Solutions
| Million € | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales to third parties | 6,156 | 5,696 |
| Share of total BASF sales (%) | 10 | 9 |
| Income from operations before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) before special items | 1,128 | 1,300 |
| Income from operations before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) | 985 | 1,282 |
| EBITDA margin (%) | 16 | 23 |
| Income from operations (EBIT) before special items | 734 | 1,033 |
| EBIT before special items margin (%) | 12 | 18 |
| Income from operations (EBIT) | 591 | 1,015 |
| EBIT margin (%) | 10 | 18 |
| Return on capital employed (ROCE, %) | 5.1 | 12.0 |
Last Update June 17, 2019