Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., trading on the OTC market under the symbol SOMMY, is a diversified chemical manufacturer rooted in Japan’s historic Sumitomo business group. Established in 1913, the company has grown from its origins in copper smelting and mineral processing to become a global leader in a wide range of chemical and materials businesses. With a focus on both commodity and specialty chemicals, Sumitomo Chemical combines a century of industrial expertise with an ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainability.
The firm’s core businesses span petrochemicals, energy and functional materials, IT-related chemicals, health and crop sciences, and pharmaceutical products. In petrochemicals, it produces key intermediates such as olefin and aromatics derivatives, while its energy and functional materials division develops advanced plastics, battery materials and performance chemicals for consumer electronics and automotive applications. The IT-related chemicals arm supplies photoresists and CMP slurries for semiconductor fabrication, and in health and crop sciences, Sumitomo Chemical offers crop protection solutions, fertilizers and animal health products aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship. Its pharmaceutical segment focuses on both in-house drug discovery and contract manufacturing services for global partners.
Sumitomo Chemical maintains a significant global presence, operating research laboratories and manufacturing facilities across Asia, Europe and the Americas. This network supports localized production and distribution, allowing the company to serve diverse markets from advanced industrial economies to emerging regions. Its international expansion is underpinned by strategic partnerships, joint ventures and acquisitions designed to strengthen technology portfolios and broaden access to growth markets.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Fumiaki Hayashi, Sumitomo Chemical has placed an emphasis on next-generation research, digital transformation and sustainable business practices. The company’s long-term strategy centers on developing environmentally responsible products, reducing carbon emissions throughout its operations and fostering open innovation with academic institutions and industry collaborators. Drawing on more than a century of heritage and a forward-looking approach to science and technology, Sumitomo Chemical continues to advance solutions that address global challenges in agriculture, healthcare, electronics and beyond.
