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BASF Group Releases Preliminary Figures for 2Q 2021

Company increases forecast for full year 2021, with sales expected between €74 billion and €77 billion.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

BASF Group has released preliminary figures for the second quarter of 2021. Sales increased by 55.8% in the second quarter of 2021 to €19,753 million (Q2 2020: €12,680 million). This was driven by higher prices (+35%) and volumes (+28%); negative currency effects (–7%) had an offsetting effect. In the second quarter of 2021, the operating business of BASF Group has been able to maintain the strong momentum since the fourth quarter of 2020. EBIT before special items is expected to amount to €2,3...

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