Which country is the most advanced in the global chemical industry?

Germany
The most advanced country in the global chemical field is Germany. BASF, a German chemical company, is the world's largest chemical enterprise, founded in 1865. Its business covers multiple fields such as chemicals, materials, and industrial solutions. In 2023, BASF's sales reached 87.3 billion euros, with production bases and subsidiaries in over 80 countries worldwide, and more than 110000 employees. BASF has a global leading position in basic chemicals such as ethylene and propylene, as well as high-performance plastics such as polyurethane and engineering plastics, especially in the automotive industry, where its plastics and chemicals are widely used in automotive manufacturing.
In addition, Covestro from Germany is also a leading producer of high-performance polymer materials, formerly known as Bayer MaterialScience. It has multiple production bases and research and development centers worldwide, mainly producing high-performance polymer materials such as polycarbonate (PC) and isocyanates (TDI and MDI). These companies invest heavily in research and innovation, submitting a large number of patent applications every year and quickly transforming their research and development results into market products, maintaining their leading position in the global chemical market.