Chemicals

The Chemicals industry is a foundational technology sector that researches, develops, and manufactures chemical products, providing materials to a wide range of industries. It produces diverse chemical products including basic chemicals, synthetic resins, synthetic fibers, paints, adhesives, cosmetics, and pesticides, supporting the development of various industries such as automotive, electronics, construction, and healthcare. This industry possesses advanced chemical technology and R&D capabilities, promoting the development of new materials and high-performance materials. It works toward realizing green chemistry through developing environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, introducing energy-saving technologies, and manufacturing biomass-derived chemicals. The industry has also established rigorous quality control and safety management systems to provide highly safe products. Furthermore, toward realizing a circular economy, the industry aims to build a sustainable chemical industry through developing recycling technologies, reducing waste, and contributing to carbon neutrality. Through innovation, it contributes to solving social issues and industrial development.

Stock Code Company Name Industry Prefecture Establishment Year Listing Year Market
4403 NOF Chemicals Tokyo 1949 1949 Prime Market
4406 New Japan Chemical Chemicals Osaka 1919 1949 Standard Market
4409 Toho Chemical Industry Chemicals Tokyo 1938 1962 Standard Market
4410 Harima Chemicals Group Chemicals Tokyo 1947 1985 Prime Market
4452 Kao Chemicals Tokyo 1940 1949 Prime Market
4461 Daiichi Kogyo Seiyaku Chemicals Kyoto 1918 1949 Prime Market
4462 Ishihara Chemical Chemicals Hyogo 1939 1991 Prime Market
4463 Nicca Chemical Chemicals Fukui 1941 1993 Standard Market
4464 Soft99 Corporation Chemicals Osaka 1954 2001 Standard Market
4465 Niitaka Chemicals Osaka 1963 2003 Standard Market