South America

Explore BASF in South America

Sao Paulo, Brazil. June 18, 2009. Man harvesting coffee on the orchard of the Biological Institute, the oldest urban coffee plantation in the country, located in Vila Mariana, south of São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. June 18, 2009. Man harvesting coffee on the orchard of the Biological Institute, the oldest urban coffee plantation in the country, located in Vila Mariana, south of São Paulo

A continent in abundance of the extraordinary: The largest salt lake sea, the highest waterfalls, the longest mountain chain, the giant stream network of the Amazonas: All this is South America. In this region, Brazil and Argentina are two of the most important markets. BASF’s Coatings Division is particularly successful in the decorative paints sector with its Suvinil® brand in Brazil. In addition, BASF produces and distributes automotive coatings in South America.