Japanese Materials Dividend Powerhouses (3%+ Yield)

Nippon Denko

Market Cap: JP¥40.8b

Engages in the ferroalloys, functional materials, incineration ash recycling, aqua solutions, and electric power businesses in Japan.

Hokkan Holdings

Market Cap: JP¥27.9b

Through its subsidiaries, engages in the container, filling, and machinery production, and other businesses in Japan and internationally.

Araya Industrial

Market Cap: JP¥22.4b

Manufactures and sells steel products in Japan and internationally.

Nicca ChemicalLtd

Market Cap: JP¥23.7b

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.

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg

Market Cap: JP¥66.5b

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd.

Nippon Shokubai

Market Cap: JP¥268.9b

Engages in the manufacture and sale of chemical products in Japan and internationally.

Kuraray

Market Cap: JP¥490.5b

Engages in the production and sale of resins, chemicals, fibers, activated carbon, and high-performance membranes and systems worldwide.

JSP

Market Cap: JP¥55.9b

Manufactures and sells expanded polymers worldwide.

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company

Market Cap: JP¥141.5b

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd.

Nippon Steel

Market Cap: JP¥3.3t

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

JFE Holdings

Market Cap: JP¥1.2t

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

Yodoko

Market Cap: JP¥181.7b

Engages in the manufacture and sales of steel products for industrial and consumer products in Japan.

Nippon Soda

Market Cap: JP¥188.8b

Provides agri-business, pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, eco chemicals, and chlor-alkali products in Japan and internationally.

Taiyo Holdings

Market Cap: JP¥486.4b

Engages in the electronics materials business internationally.

Tokyo Rope Mfg

Market Cap: JP¥22.9b

Manufactures and sells wire ropes, steel cords, and carbon fiber composite cables (CFCCs) in Japan and internationally.

Air Water

Market Cap: JP¥515.4b

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

Toyo Seikan Group Holdings

Market Cap: JP¥543.6b

Manufactures and sells packaging containers in Japan, rest of Asia, and internationally.

Valqua

Market Cap: JP¥68.1b

Designs, manufactures, processes, and sells fiber, fluorocarbon resin, rubber, and other materials in Japan and internationally.

Neturen

Market Cap: JP¥39.7b

Manufactures and sells steel bars in Japan and internationally.

Nihon Yamamura Glass

Market Cap: JP¥28.1b

Produces and sells glass bottles and plastic caps in Japan and internationally.

Okura Industrial

Market Cap: JP¥59.0b

Manufactures and sells polyethylene and polypropylene products in Japan.

TYK

Market Cap: JP¥25.1b

Engages in the manufacture and sale of functional refractories and ceramics worldwide.

Yotai Refractories

Market Cap: JP¥31.7b

Manufactures and sells refractories and ceramics in Japan and internationally.

Kaneka

Market Cap: JP¥260.4b

Engages in the manufacture and sale of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), crosslinked PVC, PVC-PVAc polymers, paste PVC, acryl grafted-vinyl chloride copolymer, and chlorinated PVC in Japan and internationally.

Ishihara Sangyo KaishaLtd

Market Cap: JP¥101.5b

Manufactures and sells organic and inorganic chemicals in Japan, Asia, the United States, Europe, and internationally.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group

Market Cap: JP¥1.2t

Provides performance products, industrial materials, industrial gases, and others in Japan and internationally.

Mitsubishi Materials

Market Cap: JP¥407.1b

Engages in the manufacture and sale of processed copper products and electronic materials, cemented carbide products, and businesses related to renewable energy in Japan.

Riken Technos

Market Cap: JP¥65.6b

Engages in compound, film, and food packaging businesses in Japan and internationally.

Asia Pile Holdings

Market Cap: JP¥51.3b

Through its subsidiaries, engages in the foundation construction business in Japan and Vietnam.