# BASF to build electronic materials production site in Nanjing, China

BASF has signed an investment agreement with Nanjing Jiangbei New Area to establish a new electronic materials production site in Nanjing, China, to support the semiconductor industry. The facility is expected to start up by the end of 2028.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-11-03
- Where: Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Status: announced
- Products: electronic materials for semiconductor manufacturing
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [BASF](https://endata.com/companies/298.md)

## Sources

- [basf.com](https://www.basf.com/cn/en/media/news-releases/asia-pacific/2026/11/apac-26-125), 2026-11-03: "Through this investment, we are strengthening our local manufacturing footprint to better support our customers and contribute to the continued development of China's semiconductor industry."
- [chemicalprocessing.com](https://www.chemicalprocessing.com/industrynews/news/55416411/basf-evonik-announce-separate-manufacturing-investments), 2026-11-03: "BASF said the project is part of its strategy to expand regional manufacturing and supply capabilities."
- [polymerupdate.com](https://www.polymerupdate.com/pressrelease/Listing), 2026-11-04: "Expands BASF's manufacturing capabilities for semiconductor materials in China"
- [globalflowcontrol.com](https://globalflowcontrol.com/newsroom/basf-plans-new-electronic-materials-plant-in-nanjing/), 2026-11-05: "The investment will expand BASF’s local manufacturing capabilities and strengthen its position in the country’s rapidly developing semiconductor industry."

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