Covestro AG Overview
Pro stress-test →Covestro is one of the world's largest polymer companies focused on manufacturing high-tech polymer materials and developing innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The company is a Bayer spin-off formed in fall 2015, formerly called Bayer MaterialScience.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company's primary activities involve development and manufacturing of raw materials for polyurethanes and their derivatives, coatings, adhesives, polycarbonates, and specialty chemicals. In December 2025, the acquisition by XRG (a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi's state-owned company formerly known as ADNOC International) was completed.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Main competitors include Lanxess Deutschland, OMNOVA Solutions, Entegris, ICL Group, and PPG Industries among 70 identified competitors. Covestro maintains a leading position in specialty polymers and polycarbonates serving automotive and construction sectors.
Industry Context
Covestro AG operates in Specialty Chemicals / Advanced Polymers.
Key facts
Founded: 2015 · Headquarters: Leverkusen, Germany · Employees: 17,542 · Revenue: $15B · Market cap: $13.4B