Japanese Materials Bank Account Beaters

Kobe Steel

Market Cap: JP¥896.7b

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

Oji Holdings

Market Cap: JP¥820.5b

Manufactures and sells pulp and paper products in Japan, China, rest of Asia, North and South America, Europe, Oceania, and internationally.

Tosoh

Market Cap: JP¥784.4b

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

Nissan Chemical

Market Cap: JP¥721.5b

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

Yamato Kogyo

Market Cap: JP¥696.2b

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

Kansai Paint

Market Cap: JP¥449.0b

Manufactures and sells paints and coatings in Japan, India, the United States, China, Asia, Africa, Europe, and internationally.

Daicel

Market Cap: JP¥382.1b

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

Zeon

Market Cap: JP¥369.0b

Engages in the elastomer materials, specialty materials, and other businesses in Japan, North America, Europe, and Asia.

Aica Kogyo Company

Market Cap: JP¥225.1b

Manufactures and sells chemical products in Japan, China, rest of Asia, Oceania, and internationally.

Kureha

Market Cap: JP¥168.2b

Manufactures and sells functional materials, specialty chemicals, and plastics in Japan and internationally.