BASF Shanshan Battery Materials Co., Ltd. (BSBM) is a China-based joint venture formed in 2021 by BASF SE and Ningbo Shanshan Co., Ltd. The company focuses on the development, production, and supply of cathode active materials (CAM) and their precursors (PCAM) for lithium‑ion batteries.
Headquartered in Changsha, BSBM operates multiple manufacturing and R&D sites in China, including locations in Hunan and Ningxia. Its product portfolio centers on nickel-rich NCM and NCA chemistries used in electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and consumer electronics. BSBM serves battery cell manufacturers and related industries in China and internationally, leveraging BASF’s global materials expertise and Shanshan’s established manufacturing footprint in the domestic battery supply chain.