Large
Marubeni's greatest advantages in this segment are its capabilities in providing chemical materials to a wide variety of industries and strong abilities in accessing the trends in these industries. Its main businesses are the trade of petrochemicals, vinyl alkali and materials for fertilizer manufacturing, the distribution of agricultural materials, including fertilizers and agricultural chemicals, the manufacture of inorganic materials, and the marketing of materials for the electronics industry and specialty chemicals. Focusing on these five fields: petrochemicals, agricultural chemicals, inorganic materials, electronic materials, and specialty chemicals, Marubeni will push ahead towards new business investments by utilizing its network with customers and business partners through beachheads worldwide. This segment also maximizes synergies between its trade and business operations.
Chemicals Division
For agricultural chemicals, Marubeni will cooperate with Gavilon to further enhance its value chain for fertilizers and expand its agricultural materials business in the United States and Europe. For petrochemicals and vinyl alkali, Marubeni will further strengthen its trading ability, which already has an advantage, and work toward participating in manufacturing businesses with further competitiveness.
[Main Products and Areas]
Petrochemicals, agricultural chemicals, inorganic materials, electronic materials, and specialty chemicals