The Chemicals Group has three divisions: the Commodity Chemicals Division, which handles products close to their material state; the Functional Chemicals Division, which expands into the downstream product area including such products as plastics and electronic materials; and the Advanced Sciences & Technologies Division, which promotes the commercialization of cutting-edge technologies and advancement into new industries.

Principal markets cover numerous industries, including: petrochemicals, chemical products, energy, automobiles, construction, paint and adhesives, agriculture and livestock, food and foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and medical care. Through our involvement in these diverse fields, we are helping to enrich society.

By anticipating change and taking advantage of our trading prowess and innovative thinking, the Chemicals Group continues to strengthen core businesses while creating wholly new businesses as well. At the same time, we benefit both MC and our customers by providing the most pertinent and up-to-date information. Our diverse activities are what help us to do this, as many consumer-related fields such as clothing, food and housing are associated with the chemicals industry. In both these capacities, the aim of our business group is to further develop our activities and achieve dramatic growth.