Japanese Materials Too Big To Fail

Asahi Kasei

Market Cap: JP¥1.7t

Engages in material, homes, healthcare businesses.

Kobe Steel

Market Cap: JP¥748.7b

Engages in the materials, machinery, and electric power businesses worldwide.

Tosoh

Market Cap: JP¥714.7b

Manufactures and sells basic chemicals, petrochemicals, specialty products, and fine chemicals.

Nissan Chemical

Market Cap: JP¥694.5b

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

Mitsui Chemicals

Market Cap: JP¥671.4b

Engages in the mobility, life and health care, basic and green materials, ICT, and other businesses worldwide.

Yamato Kogyo

Market Cap: JP¥592.7b

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