BASF Expands Vitamin A Plant in Germany

Expansion of Vitamin A Production

BASF is expanding its vitamin A formulation capacities at its Ludwigshafen site. This state-of-the-art facility, integrated into the existing vitamin production, will enhance the production of high-quality vitamin A powder products for the animal nutrition industry. The start-up is planned for mid-2023, with a stepwise increase in formulation capacities aligned with the increased vitamin A acetate production capacity.

Increased Capacity

The expansion of the vitamin A acetate plant in Ludwigshafen was completed in 2021, boosting BASF’s total annual nameplate capacity for vitamin A acetate to 3,800 metric tons. The new formulation plant will further enhance BASF’s vitamin A production footprint, ensuring efficient use of resources and a best-in-class CO2 footprint.

Strategic Importance

This expansion supports BASF’s commitment to meeting market demands for vitamin A in the long term. The close integration of the powder plant facility into the BASF Verbund will ensure reliable, high-quality supply to customers, emphasizing the strategic role of vitamin A in the animal nutrition business.