Nissan Chemical
日産化学 is a company that operates in three business areas: functional materials (electronic, non-chemical, chemical), life sciences (agricultural, pharmaceutical), and chemicals. They provide global products and services, continuously innovating their core technologies to meet the needs of society.
Profile
Nissan Chemical Corporation is a Japanese chemical company founded in 1887 as the country’s first chemical fertilizer manufacturer. Headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, it is a publicly traded entity listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code: 4021). As of March 2026, the company employs 3,411 people on a consolidated basis and reported annual consolidated sales of 279.6 billion yen with an operating profit of 63.6 billion yen.
The company operates across six segments: Chemicals, Performance Materials, Agricultural Chemicals, Healthcare, Trading, and Others. Its core business relies on five fundamental technologies: ultrafine particle control, functional polymer design, biological evaluation, fine organic synthesis, and optical control. Key products include semiconductor materials (e.g., bottom anti-reflective coatings), display materials, agrochemicals (e.g., Roundup, Gracia, and Verdad), and veterinary pharmaceuticals like Fluralaner.
Nissan Chemical remains active and is currently executing the second stage of its Vista2027 medium-term management plan (FY2025–FY2027). Strategic priorities include expanding semiconductor material capacity, developing new agrochemical products such as the upcoming RYZONIC herbicide, and investing in biological pesticides and hydrogen energy materials.
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- Consolidated Financial Results for the Year Ended March 31, 2026 (JPGAAP)
- Consolidated Financial Results for the Year Ended March 31, 2025 (JPGAAP)
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- Industry
- Crop protection, Feed, Industrial chemistry, Veterinary
- Topics
- Crop protection chemicals & fertilizers, Insect protein (BSF, crickets, silkworm)
- Role
- Producer — “…s first chemical fertilizer manufacturer. Headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, it is a publicly traded entity list…”
Bio-solutions it supplies 0
Not yet cited as a supplier in a graded solution.
What they offer
Subsidiaries: Nissan Chemical America Corporation (NCA) · Nissan Chemical Europe S.A.S. (NCE) · NCK Co., Ltd. (NCK) · Nissan Bharat Rasayan PVT. LTD. (NBR) · Nissan Chemical Agro Korea Ltd. (NAK) · Taiwan Nissan Chemical Corporation (NCT) · Nissan Chemical (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (NCS) · Nissan Chemical Materials Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (NSU) · Nissan Chemical Do Brasil (NCB) · Nissan Chemical Agro Singapore Pte. Ltd. (NAS) · Nissan Agro Tech India PVT. LTD. (NAI) · Nissei Corporation
News & status 6
- 2026-08 Latest status: The company held its 156th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on June 25, 2026, and resolved to dispose of treasury shares in August 2026. ↗ ↗ ↗
- Status review: active — Listed; AGM June 2026.
- 2026-07-22 日産化学株、年初から5割高 半導体「ニッチ材料」に脚光 - 日本経済新聞Nissan Chemical is gaining investor attention as a top performer in AI/semiconductor-related bets, with its stock up nearly 50% this year due to expectations that its anti-reflective coating used in semiconductor exposure steps—though a niche material—will …
- 2026-09-02 Nissan Chemical records improved profit on robust demand across segmentsNissan Chemical posted improved profit in Q1 (fiscal year ending June 30) due to strong demand and high utilization across its segments, including anti-reflective coatings and multilayer process materials. The results reflect robust customer demand driving …
- 2026-10-01 Nissan Chemical reports record first-quarter profit: what it means for Nissan Chemical stockNissan Chemical reported a record high for Q1 FY2026/27 with sales of JPY 78.792 billion and operating profit of JPY 21.907 billion, up notably from a year earlier, driven by a strong rise in semiconductor materials. The company maintained its full-year 66.8 …
- 2026-06-25 【Nissan Chemical】Policy on Reducing Investment Unit | June 25, 2026 | Japan IRNissan Chemical is considering reducing its investment unit (currently over 500,000 yen) to broaden the investor base and improve market liquidity, but the timing and scope are undecided and will be disclosed per Tokyo Stock Exchange regulations after thorough …
- 2026-07-02 Nissan Chemical Share Buyback Status Published | June 2026 | Japan IRNissan Chemical Corporation conducted a market-purchase share buyback in June 2026, acquiring 425,000 shares for 3.24 billion yen, with cumulative purchases to date totaling 625,000 shares and 4.71 billion yen. The buyback is conducted under an upper-limit …
- 2026-09-21 Corporate Visit | Nissan Chemical｜宮野宏樹Nissan Chemical has evolved from Japan’s early fertilizer origin to focus on high-value, non-scale-driven segments, now deriving about 60% of profits from Functional Materials while maintaining strong Semiconductor-related materials; the company consistently …
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Ownership & investors 18
| subsidiary | Nissan Chemical America Corporation |
| subsidiary | Nissan Chemical Europe S.A.S |
| subsidiary | NCK Co., Ltd |
| subsidiary | Nissan Bharat Rasayan PVT. LTD |
| subsidiary | Nissan Chemical Agro Korea Ltd |
| subsidiary | Taiwan Nissan Chemical Corporation |
| subsidiary | Nissan Chemical |
| subsidiary | Nissan Chemical Materials Technology |
| subsidiary | Nissan Chemical Do Brasil |
| subsidiary | Nissan Chemical Agro Singapore Pte. Ltd |
| subsidiary | Nissan Agro Tech India PVT. LTD |
| subsidiary | Nissei Corporation |
| subsidiary | Nissan Logistics Co., Ltd |
| subsidiary | Nissan Green Co., Ltd |
| subsidiary | Nissan Engineering Ltd |
| subsidiary | NC Tokyo Bay Co., Ltd |
| subsidiary | NC Agro Hakodate Co., Ltd |
| subsidiary | Nihon Hiryo Co., Ltd |
Partners & deals 2
| manufacturing partner | Healthcare …rmaceuticals, aimed at environmentally friendly and sustainable farming.
- Healthcare and contract manufacturing: Pharmaceuticals and medical materials, including healthcare products and custom chemi… |
| manufacturing partner | Nissan Chemical Corporation focuses on innovative chemical pro …onductor materials, agriculture, and healthcare, including under-development programs and contract manufacturing capabilities.
- ** ** — Nissan Chemical Corporation focuses on innovative chemical pro… |
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