Chemicals & MaterialsJul 16, 2026

Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.

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Year Founded & Workforce

1940-12-31

4,161 Employees

Industry

Chemicals & Materials

Services

Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. Overview

Company Overview

Company Headquarters: Japan

Founded: 1941

Workforce: 4,161

Company Working: Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. is one of the leading specialty chemical companies in Japan. The company mainly manufactures and distributes industrial chemicals and catalysts across the globe. Its operations are carried out through three major business segments, namely, basic chemicals, functional chemicals, and environment and catalysts. The liquid argon is offered by the company under its ethylene oxide business. The product is applicable in the welding steel and metallurgical and electronic industries.

Strategy

Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. strives to uphold its long-standing group mission of “TechnoAmenity‘” which is determined to provide affluence and comfort to people and society with its unique technology.

Company Snapshot

$2.87M

Revenue

4,161

Employees

1940-12-31

Founded

Japan

Headquarters

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

High profit margin in the basic chemicals segment

Weaknesses

Declining sales for the functional chemicals segment

Opportunities

New product launches
Strengthening of the R&D section

Threats

The signs of weak or moderate consumption in the Japanese economy, wherein the company has a strong regional presence
Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates

Product Offering

Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.
- Ethylene oxide business

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Wantstats' research desk profiles Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. as part of our ongoing coverage of the Chemicals & Materials sector, drawing on public company data, filings, and market intelligence.

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Account and Business Manager, EFS-Holland BV

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Senior Retail Manager, LG Chem

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Mark Irwin

Management Consultant, Level 21

I am very pleased with how market segments have been defined in a relevant way for my purposes (such as "Portable Freezers & refrigerators" and "last-mile"). In general the report is well structured. Thanks very much for your efforts.

Rob Kooiker

Group Product Manager HVAC & Fire Protection GMA, Rockwool

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R&D Director, Seojin

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Akif Moroglu

Strategy & Business Development Director, Dogan Holding

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Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.

Company Overview Company Headquarters: Japan Founded: 1941 Workforce: 4,161 Company Working: Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. is one of the leading specialty chemical companies in Japan. The company mainly manufactures and distributes industrial chemicals and catalysts across the globe. Its operations are carried out through three major business segments, namely, basic chemicals, functional chemicals, and environment and catalysts. The liquid argon is offered by the company under its ethylene oxide business. The product is applicable in the welding steel and metallurgical and electronic industries.

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