Japan’s chemical manufacturing industry occupies a uniquely strategic position in the global industrial landscape, serving as a silent yet indispensable force behind some of the world’s most advanced technologies. From high-purity chemicals used in semiconductor fabrication to performance polymers that enhance electric vehicles, medical devices, and renewable energy systems, Japanese chemical companies operate at the intersection of science, precision, and industrial reliability.
Unlike commodity-driven markets, Japan’s chemical sector has evolved around specialty and high-value materials, where consistency, purity, and performance are non-negotiable. This focus has enabled leading players to become trusted partners to global manufacturers seeking...
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Asahi Kasei | Koshiro Kudo, President | Providing materials for various sectors like chemicals, electronics, healthcare, and housing, including fibers (cupra, polyurethane), petrochemicals (styrene, polyethylene), synthetic rubber, Li-ion battery separators, and more |
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Daikin Industries | Yasuhisa Hirao, General Manager - Chemicals Division | Providing advanced fluorochemicals, including fluoropolymers (like PTFE, FEP, PFA), fluoroelastomers, and specialty chemicals used in everything from semiconductors and automotive parts |
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DIC Corporation | Takashi Ikeda, President, CEO & Representative Director | A global chemical manufacturer specializing in printing inks, organic pigments, and synthetic resins, expanding into highperformance materials for electronics (like PPS compounds for auto parts, display materials), packaging, and more |
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Mitsubishi Chemical Group | Manabu Chikumoto, President & CEO | A global chemical manufacturer producing a vast range of advanced materials, from performance polymers and carbon fiber to petrochemicals, films, and semiconductor materials |
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Mitsui Chemicals | Hashimoto Osamu, President & CEO | The company manufactures a diverse range of chemical products, organized into key solutions like Mobility, ICT, Healthcare, and Basic & Green Materials, providing functional polymers, performance materials, petrochemicals, and more |
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Nippon Shokubai | Kazuhiro Noda, President, CEO & Representative Director | A global chemical manufacturer known for basic chemicals like acrylic acid, ethylene oxide, and their derivatives, particularly superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) used in diapers, and innovative materials |
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Sekisui Chemical | Keita Kato, President | Manufactures a vast range of chemical products across sectors like ICT & Mobility (semiconductor materials, battery components, sputtering targets), Essential & Green Materials (petrochemicals, synthetic resins like PE, PP, MMA, and more |
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Shin-Etsu Chemical | Yasuhiko Saitoh, President | Manufactures diverse materials, dominating in semiconductor silicon (wafers) and PVC, while also leading in silicones (fluids, resins, rubbers for automotive, electronics, personal care) and cellulose derivatives |
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Sumitomo Chemical | Nobuaki Mito, President & Representive Director | Manufactures a vast range of chemical products across sectors like ICT & Mobility (semiconductor materials, battery components, sputtering targets), Essential & Green Materials (petrochemicals, synthetic resins like PE, PP, MMA, and more |
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Toray Industries | Mitsuo Ohya, President | Offering a vast array of chemical products, from basic resins (nylon, PPS, ABS) and films to advanced electronic materials (display coatings, semiconductor materials, POF), specialty chemicals, and more |
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