Under its banner as a diversified chemical manufacturer, SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY,LIMITED is expanding its range of pest-control products, including materials for combating tropical infectious diseases such as mosquito nets. In the fiscal year ending March 2026, revenue from its Agro & Life Solutions segment was approximately ¥519.2 billion and segment profit was approximately ¥56.3 billion, providing a stable source of profit within the overall business.
SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY,LIMITED, a diversified chemical manufacturer, is moving beyond its traditional image as a petrochemicals-focused company and produces long-lasting materials for combating tropical infectious diseases, including mosquito nets.
Long-lasting insecticidal mosquito nets are designed to maintain their insect-repellent effect over an extended period. Together with indoor residual spraying agents and larval-control products, they are intended to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne infections.
The company is also developing measures to control mosquito breeding sites and new space-spraying agents, in addition to mosquito nets, establishing a pest-control system that covers the mosquito’s entire life cycle.
Agro & Life Solutions generated revenue of ¥519.2 billion in the fiscal year ending March 2026, accounting for 22.3% of the total. Segment profit was ¥56.3 billion and the profit margin was 10.8%. Research and development expenses were ¥31.6 billion, and the company is also expanding the use of naturally derived ingredients.