Japanese Materials Dividend Powerhouses (3%+ Yield)

Nissan Chemical

Market Cap: JP¥578.2b

Engages in the chemicals, performance materials, agricultural chemicals, and pharmaceuticals businesses in Japan and internationally.

Daicel

Market Cap: JP¥318.0b

Engages in the materials, medical/healthcare, smart, safety, engineering plastics, and other businesses in Japan, China, and internationally.

Yamato Kogyo

Market Cap: JP¥536.1b

Through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of steel products in Japan, and internationally.

Chugoku Marine Paints

Market Cap: JP¥113.8b

Produces and sells functional coatings worldwide.

Mory Industries

Market Cap: JP¥32.6b

Manufactures and sells stainless steel and welded carbon steel products in Japan.

Shinagawa Refractories

Market Cap: JP¥75.6b

Manufactures and sells refractory products in Japan and internationally.

KurimotoLtd

Market Cap: JP¥69.7b

Manufactures and sells ductile iron pipes and accessories, valves, industrial equipment and materials, and construction materials in Japan and internationally.

Hokkan Holdings

Market Cap: JP¥23.4b

Through its subsidiaries, engages in the container, filling, and machinery production businesses in Taiwan.

Mitsui Mining & Smelting

Market Cap: JP¥274.2b

Engages in the manufacture and sale of nonferrous metal products in Japan and internationally.

Daido Steel

Market Cap: JP¥206.5b

Manufactures and sells steel products in Japan and internationally.

Araya Industrial

Market Cap: JP¥21.6b

Manufactures and sells steel products in Japan and internationally.

Aica Kogyo Company

Market Cap: JP¥227.7b

Develops, produces, and sells chemical products, and laminates and building materials in Japan and internationally.

Asahi Yukizai

Market Cap: JP¥74.8b

Engages in the piping and foundry materials, resins, and water treatment and natural resources exploitation businesses in Japan.

Nippon Fine Chemical

Market Cap: JP¥51.8b

Manufactures and sells fine chemical, cosmetic, and industrial chemical products in Japan and internationally.

Nicca ChemicalLtd

Market Cap: JP¥20.3b

Manufactures and sells surfactants for textile chemicals, metals, pulp and paper, paints, dyes, synthetic resins, and dry and professional cleaning agents in Japan and internationally.

Sakata INX

Market Cap: JP¥96.0b

Manufactures and sells various printing inks and auxiliary agents in Japan and internationally.

Kuriyama Holdings

Market Cap: JP¥29.6b

Manufactures and sells of various hoses, rubber, and plastics products in Japan, the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally.

Yamax

Market Cap: JP¥16.4b

Engages in the manufacture and sale of concrete and cement products for the construction and civil engineering projects in Japan.

Mitsubishi Steel Mfg

Market Cap: JP¥23.5b

Manufactures and sells steel products, construction machinery parts, automotive parts, and machinery and equipment.

Adeka

Market Cap: JP¥273.9b

Engages in chemicals, food products, and life science businesses.

Nippon Steel

Market Cap: JP¥2.9t

Engages in steelmaking and steel fabrication, engineering and construction, chemicals and materials, and system solutions businesses in Japan and internationally.

Tomoku

Market Cap: JP¥46.9b

Engages in corrugated container and display carton, housing, and transportation and logistics businesses in Japan and internationally.

Kyoei Steel

Market Cap: JP¥84.4b

Engages in the manufacture, processing, and sale of billets and steel products in Japan, Vietnam, North America, and internationally.

JFE Holdings

Market Cap: JP¥1.1t

Through its subsidiaries, engages in steel, engineering, and trading businesses in Japan and internationally.

OAT Agrio

Market Cap: JP¥20.0b

Researches, develops, manufactures, and sells agrochemicals and fertilizers in Japan.

Air Water

Market Cap: JP¥483.1b

Engages in the manufacturing and sale of products and services related to industrial gas, chemical, medical, energy, agriculture and food products, logistics, seawater, and other businesses in Japan.

Yushiro

Market Cap: JP¥27.1b

Engages in the manufacture and sale of metalworking oils and fluids, and chemicals for building maintenance worldwide.

Soken Chemical & Engineering

Market Cap: JP¥24.3b

Manufactures and sells acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives, functional polymers, organic fine particles, and adhesive tapes in Japan, China, and internationally.

Takasago International

Market Cap: JP¥141.7b

Manufactures and sells flavors, fragrances, aroma ingredients, and other fine chemicals.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company

Market Cap: JP¥434.2b

Manufactures and sells basic and fine chemicals, and functional materials in Japan.

Okura Industrial

Market Cap: JP¥48.7b

Manufactures and sells polyethylene and polypropylene products in Japan.

Yotai Refractories

Market Cap: JP¥32.0b

Engages in the manufacture and sale of refractories and new ceramics, as well as related engineering business in Japan.

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper

Market Cap: JP¥19.8b

Produces, process, and sells paper, pulp, and related by-products in Japan and internationally.

Topy Industries

Market Cap: JP¥48.5b

Engages in the steel, automotive, industrial machinery components, and other businesses in Japan.

Gun Ei Chemical Industry

Market Cap: JP¥18.9b

Manufactures and sells synthetic resins and fibers in Japan and internationally.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company

Market Cap: JP¥57.2b

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited.