BASF Agricultural Solutions France

What BASF Agricultural Solutions France does

BASF Agricultural Solutions France is the French operating subsidiary of BASF SE, a German chemical conglomerate founded in 1865 and publicly listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under ticker BAS. The Group employs more than 110,000 people globally and operates integrated production Verbund sites coupled with a procurement organization that processes more than €30 billion in annual spend. In France, BASF is present at approximately 15 sites spanning production, research and development, and administrative functions, with the headquarters of BASF France SAS located at 176 rue Montmartre, 75002 Paris (SIREN 542 069 158 RCS Paris, share capital EUR 264,338,181).

The company provides agricultural solutions (crop protection chemicals, seeds, and digital farming technologies including the xarvio platform), alongside a broader chemical portfolio spanning automotive, coatings, construction, electronics, energy, nutrition, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and specialty chemicals. Proprietary technologies include synthesis gas direct conversion catalysts that can reduce olefin production carbon footprint by up to 50%, and Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol), the first new FDA-approved sunscreen active ingredient since 1999. Distribution is conducted through a direct enterprise field sales organization, complemented by digital self-service via myBASFWorld and the products.basf.com product finder. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated directly with enterprise customers; no public pricing tiers are disclosed.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of chemical and agricultural products, with a recurring subscription component for digital services such as xarvio. The French entity serves enterprise customers across nearly every industry, with recent notable collaborations including GM (2025 Supplier of the Year for Coatings), Citroën (co-developed all-electric concept car), Cromology (circular coatings), and Arva (US biofuel tax credit pathway). The Group operates under the "Winning Ways" strategy and is actively reshuffling its portfolio, having completed the Carlyle coatings transaction in July 2026.

Name

BASF Agricultural Solutions France

Legal name

BASF France

Website

https://basf.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1865

Operating status

Operating

Short description

BASF Agricultural Solutions France is the French subsidiary of BASF SE, providing crop protection products, seeds, digital farming tools (xarvio), and a broad chemical portfolio serving enterprise customers across agriculture, automotive, construction, electronics, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Chemicals

NAICS

Support Activities for Crop Production (11511), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Plant Tissue, Soil & Water Sampling Coordination (Agronomy-Focused) (AFACABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pesticide Residue & Agrochemical Screening Services (Soil/Plant/Water) (AFACAKAF), Biosecurity, Pest & Disease Control for CEA (IPM, Screening, Sanitation) (AFAAAHAK), Regulatory Compliance, Permitting & Audit Readiness (Food Safety, Environmental, Labor) (AFACAJAE)

Keywords

• Crop protection products
• Agricultural chemicals
• Digital farming
• Seed varieties
• Agronomic services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Chemical product sales: BASF generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of a wide range of chemical products across multiple industry segments including agriculture, automotive, coatings, construction, electronics, nutrition, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and more. Products range from crop protection chemicals and seeds to industrial chemicals, coatings, and advanced materials.
2. Seeds and crop protection (Agricultural Solutions): BASF's Agricultural Solutions division generates revenue through the sale of seeds, crop protection products (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides), and digital farming technologies (xarvio). The division is a core pillar of BASF's portfolio serving farmers and agricultural businesses globally.
3. Coatings and surface treatments: BASF Coatings supplies automotive and industrial coating solutions. Revenue is generated through direct sales to automotive OEMs (e.g., General Motors Supplier of the Year recognition) and industrial customers. The coatings business was subject of a transaction with Carlyle completed in 2026.
4. Digital and platform services: BASF generates revenue through digital platforms such as myBASFWorld (customer portal) and xarvio digital farming solutions, complementing its physical product sales.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

BASF Agricultural Solutions France provides crop protection products (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides), seed varieties, and digital farming solutions through the xarvio platform to French farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and agribusinesses. The entity also offers agronomic advisory services supporting yield optimization, pest management, and sustainable farming practices. Operations are supported by approximately 15 sites across France covering production, research and development, and administrative functions.

Product overview

BASF Agricultural Solutions France operates as part of the global BASF group, offering agricultural solutions alongside the company's broader chemical portfolio. The agricultural division provides digital farming technology through xarvio CONNECT for precision agriculture, along with seed products like InVigor Gold canola varieties. The company also offers personal care ingredients including Tinosorb S UV filters. A Product Finder tool enables customers to search the full product catalog across all BASF segments including agriculture, automotive, chemicals, coatings, construction, electronics, energy, nutrition, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and more.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BASF Agricultural Solutions: Agricultural solutions division of BASF operating in France
• BASF Beauty Care Solutions France

Products and services

• xarvio CONNECT Digital farming platform that simplifies machine data exchange and boosts efficiency of farm operations through connected agriculture technology for farmers and agribusinesses.
• InVigor Gold Canola Seeds Canola seed variety developed for the North American market, introduced for the 2027 growing season, offering improved agronomic performance for canola growers.
• Crop Protection Products (Herbicides, Fungicides, Insecticides)

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% reduction in carbon footprint of olefin production through synthesis gas direct conversion technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• CarlylecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026BASF and Carlyle completed a transaction related to the coatings sector in July 2026. This strategic transaction involved the sale or restructuring of BASF's coatings business with Carlyle, representing a significant strategic realignment of BASF's portfolio.
• ArvacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026BASF and Arva announced a strategic collaboration in May 2026 to create a pathway for farmers and biofuel producers to benefit from the 45Z biofuel tax credit in the United States. This partnership connects agricultural supply chains with the renewable fuels economy.
• CromologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026BASF and Cromology partnered on circular coatings, specifically transforming end-of-life tires into new resources for wall paint production. This project advances circular economy objectives and sustainable coating solutions in the construction materials sector.
• Cisco Systems (WebEx)coreTechnology or IntegrationBASF uses Cisco WebEx as its primary digital conference and video conferencing platform for internal and external events. Data processing occurs on servers in EU data centers. BASF uses order processing agreements under GDPR Art. 28 to ensure data protection compliance.
• Microsoft (Office 365 / Teams)coreTechnology or IntegrationBASF uses Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Teams for productivity, collaboration, and video conferencing. Microsoft Copilot is used for meeting transcription and summarization. Customer Lockbox functionality is implemented for enhanced data control. Data processing occurs in EU data centers (Ireland and Netherlands).
• CitroënmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBASF and Citroën collaborated to unveil a new all-electric concept car, showcasing the application of BASF's advanced chemical materials and sustainable solutions in automotive design and manufacturing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Syngenta: Global agrochemical and seed company providing crop protection products and digital agriculture solutions, a direct head-to-head competitor to BASF in France and Europe.
• Bayer Crop Science: Division of Bayer AG offering crop protection chemicals, seeds, and digital farming tools directly competing with BASF Agricultural Solutions across herbicides, fungicides, and agronomic advisory.
• Corteva Agriscience: US-based crop protection and seed company with European operations, directly overlapping with BASF Agricultural Solutions in herbicides, insecticides, and seed traits.
• FMC Corporation: Specialty crop protection chemicals company focused on insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, competing with BASF across European row-crop and specialty-crop segments.
• ADAMA: Global off-patent crop protection company offering herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides; competes with BASF primarily on price in the French generics and post-patent market.
• Nufarm: Australia-based crop protection and seed company with significant European presence, directly comparable to BASF Agricultural Solutions in crop protection chemistry distribution.

Broad incumbents

• UPL Limited: India-based global agrochemical major with broad crop protection, seed, and digital farming offerings; a broader incumbent competing with BASF across multiple crop protection categories.
• Sumitomo Chemical: Japanese diversified chemical company with a sizeable agroSolutions division; competes with BASF in crop protection chemistry while operating across broader chemical segments.

Emerging players

• KWS SAAT: European seed company specializing in sugar beet, corn, and cereals; overlaps with BASF's seed business (e.g., InVigor canola) and complements the broader Agricultural Solutions offering.
• Yara International: Global crop nutrition company producing fertilizers and digital farming tools; adjacent to BASF Agricultural Solutions with overlap in digital agronomy and farm-management advisory services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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