Under the main theme of "protecting and fostering life and nature," the Kumiai Chemical Group contributes to the realization of a sustainable society through a wide range of businesses, including construction, printing, logistics, and information services,
in addition to developing and providing innovative agricultural production technologies,
mainly agrochemicals that support global agricultural production and various fine chemicals that enrich daily life.
We continue to take on the challenge of becoming a flexible corporate group with a strong presence that contributes to the sustainable development of society in harmony with nature, while supporting affluent lifestyles with our unique technologies.
What is Kumiai Chemical Industry?
We have introduced numerous products to the world, including agrochemical products, agrochemical-related products for corporations, chemical products, and more. We support people's prosperous lives across a wide range of fields, including contributing to food issues, which is a common challenge across the globe.
Kumiai’s Strengths in Numbers
Here are some of Kumiai's strengths along with figures.
75 years of history and development
Year of establishment
Since its establishment, the company has been committed to the agrochemical business. Since 2017, the fine chemicals business has been positioned as the second core of our business, strengthening our growth potential.
Sales (Consolidated)
Sales have continuously increased since 2010. The business integration has broadened our scope as a company, and we have achieved steady growth and development.
Total number of employees
The number of Kumiai Chemical Group employees is 2,124. Their average age is 39.9 years old (non-consolidated).
※As of October 31, 2023
Kumiai’s capabilities in development
Research & development expenses (Plan)
Since providing the first domestically produced agrochemical to the market, the company has made great strides as a research and development-oriented company. We will spare no effort in investing in and striving to develop new technologies. (Total between FY2024 and 2026)
Number of active ingredients developed in-house
Owning our proprietary active ingredients allows us to take the initiative in product development, thus further expanding the possibilities of our business strategy.
（Excluding biopesticides）
Development probability for a new agricultural chemical
The development probability for a new agricultural chemical from evaluation compounds will be 1 in 160,000 generally. However, we have been able to develop new agricultural chemicals at an extremely high probability of 1 in 7,500.
Ability to expand overseas
Overseas sales ratio
We are actively expanding overseas and have built a solid track record as a truly global company. (Consolidated sales for fiscal year ending October 31, 2023)
Global expansion: number of countries where sales are taking place
Kumiai Chemical Industry sells its products in more than 50 countries. We have locations in major overseas markets and have established research & development, manufacturing, and sales networks with the global market in mind.
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Japanese and global crop protection market and Kumiai’s initiatives
The global agrochemical market is on a growth trend with the background of population growth and is expected to continue to expand in the future. In contrast, the domestic agrochemical market has remained unchanged at around 340 billion yen.
As food production has become a common global issue, sustainability and environmentally-friendly policies are being promoted in countries around the world, and in Japan, the "Strategy for Sustainable Food Systems, MeaDRI" was formulated in 2021.
Kumiai Chemical Industry will contribute to solving various social issues including agricultural production through the development of new agrochemicals and agricultural production technologies with an eye on the global market.
Kumiai products delivered across Japan and around the world
AXEEV
AXEEV® is a field crop herbicide and our main product. AXEEV® is applicable to major crops such as soybeans, corn, wheat, and sugarcane in the world, and is effective on a wide range of weeds including grasses and small-seeded broadleaf weeds at much lower use rate than conventional herbicides. In addition to the excellent herbicidal efficacy that meets the needs of growers, AXEEV® has a low impact on the environment and has been registered as an agricultural chemical in 21 countries（As of January,2023）, contributing to resolving social issues related to food insecurity and the global environment.
One-shot rice herbicide
The company has the No. 1 share* in Japan for one-shot rice herbicides. In addition to being effective against many weeds, one-shot rice herbicides have a long-term residual efficacy, contributing to labor savings in agricultural work. Our products are used by many farmers and contribute to rice cultivation in Japan.
*Calculated by the company based on material published by the Japan Association for Advancement of Phyto-Regulators in 2021.
Bismaleimide monomers
We are the No. 2 supplier in Japan and No. 5 in the world for bismaleimide monomers, the raw material for resins with strength and heat resistance. Bismaleimide monomers support our daily lives by being transformed into various products such as electronic substrates and aircraft components.
Organochlorine compound
The Kumiai Chemical Group operates one of the leading organochlorine compound businesses in Japan. We are Japan's largest supplier of terephthaloyl chloride and isophthaloyl chloride, raw materials for aramid fibers, which are highly functional materials, and we also supply them to overseas manufacturers.
Creping control agents
We have the largest share for the delivery of creping control agents in the domestic market, used for the manufacture of household paper (tissue, toilet rolls, and paper towels). Creping control agents play an important role in the quality and production efficiency of household paper and are indispensable agents for household paper production.