Covestro at a glance

Although independent as recently as September 2015, Covestro has already proven itself a major player in the polymer materials field. Find key data on our setup and performance here.

Shortly after independence, Covestro was listed on the stock exchange. Since then, we have proven to our customers and investors that we have what it takes: a strong and efficient product base combined with the flexibility and sense of purpose of a start-up, fueled by 80 years of experience.

The backbone of our organization’s success are our 16,500 employees, who work at around 33 sites across the globe – from smaller technical centers and innovation hubs to large-scale production plants. Our activities are coordinated from our corporate headquarters in Leverkusen, Germany.

Thanks to the sound setup of our company and its innovative power, we have achieved a reliable course of growth and consolidated our standing in the global markets. In fiscal 2020, Covestro achieved-Group sales of EUR 10.7 billion. Covestro generated EBITDA of EUR 1.5 billion, 8,2% below the 2019 figure. Core volumes sold were down by 5,6%, while free operating cash flow increased to EUR 530 million.

Further information on business development and key data from Covestro can be found in the Annual Report 2021.

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