The company, which was founded in Munich in 1923, has its origins in the cooperative agricultural trade and is still guided by the cooperative idea and regional connection. BayWa is now the largest agricultural trader in Germany and one of the leading international suppliers of agricultural raw materials. The company has expanded strongly internationally in recent years and its Renewable Energies business segment has developed into a significant pillar. BayWa AG operates through three segments: Agriculture, Energy, and Building materials, offering a range of products and services sold globally.