What Yasuhara Chemical does

Yasuhara Chemical Co., Ltd. (ヤスハラケミカル株式会社) is a Japanese specialty chemical manufacturer founded in 1947 and headquartered in Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The company focuses on terpene chemistry, producing bio-based resins, chemical products, and functional compounds derived from renewable plant-based feedstocks including pine tree oil and orange oil. Its products serve industrial manufacturing customers, principally in adhesives, coatings, and adjacent specialty chemical applications.

The company operates three ISO 9001- and ISO 14001-certified production plants located in Niihama, Fukuyama, and Ukai, providing redundant manufacturing capacity and geographic diversification within Japan. Yasuhara sells primarily through a direct B2B model via its internal Sales Department and supplements this with international trade show participation (ASC, PSTC, ChemSpec Europe) to reach overseas customers in the adhesives and coatings value chains.

Yasuhara was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 4957 but delisted on March 5, 2025, transitioning to private ownership. For the fiscal year ending March 2026, the company reported revenue of ¥15,690M and ordinary profit of ¥2,234M, reflecting several years of steady top-line growth combined with significant profit expansion. The company employs between 101 and 250 people.

Name

Yasuhara Chemical

Legal name

Yasuhara Chemical Co., Ltd.

Website

https://yschem.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Yasuhara Chemical is a Japanese specialty terpene chemical manufacturer founded in 1947, producing bio-based terpene resins and functional compounds from renewable pine and orange oils for industrial adhesives and coatings customers across three ISO-certified plants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Bio-based & Biodegradable Polymer Resin Manufacturing (PLA, PHA, PBS, PBAT) (IMANANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bio-based & Biodegradable Polymer Resin Manufacturing (PLA, PHA, PBS, starch blends) (IMANAAAG), Bio-based Adhesives, Coatings & Sealants (lignin/tannin/soy-based) (IMAMALAG)

Keywords

• Terpene resins
• Bio-based chemicals
• Hot melt adhesives
• Specialty chemical manufacturing
• Terpene chemistry

Headquarters

HQ city

Fuchu

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Terpene Resins: Manufacturing and sales of terpene resin products - primary product category for industrial applications including adhesives and coatings
2. Chemical Products: Fine chemicals derived from terpene materials for various industrial applications
3. Functional Compounds: Specialty functional compound products developed to meet specific customer requirements and applications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Yasuhara Chemical manufactures and sells terpene-based chemical products — primarily terpene resins, fine chemicals, and functional compounds — produced by polymerizing natural terpene oils extracted from pine trees and oranges. These bio-based, carbon-neutral alternatives to petroleum-derived chemicals are supplied to industrial customers for use in adhesives, coatings, sealants, printing inks, and other advanced material applications. The company has specialized in terpene chemistry since its founding in 1947, operating three ISO-certified production plants in Japan.

Product overview

Yasuhara Chemical is a terpene chemistry manufacturer that produces three main product categories: Terpene Resins, Chemical Products, and Functional Compounds. The company processes renewable plant-based terpenes derived from natural sources such as pine trees and orange oils into high-performance industrial materials. Terpene Resins serve as the core bio-based resin offering for adhesives and coatings, while Chemical Products encompass fine chemicals and terpenoid compounds for various industrial uses, and Functional Compounds provide specialized performance characteristics for demanding applications. As a leading terpene chemical product manufacturer operating since 1947, the company focuses on sustainable, carbon-neutral alternatives to petroleum-derived chemicals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Terpene Resins (テルペン樹脂)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

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Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Eastman Chemical Company: Global specialty chemicals company that produces terpene-based resins (Eastman™ resins) for adhesives, coatings, and inks — directly competing with Yasuhara in the same product category with similar industrial customers and bio-based/petroleum-based hybrid positioning.
• Arakawa Chemical Industries: Japanese specialty chemical company that manufactures terpene resins and rosin esters for adhesives and inks. Most directly comparable to Yasuhara given shared Japanese market presence, similar product lines, and similar industrial customer base.
• Cray Valley (TotalEnergies): Producer of hydrocarbon and specialty resins including tackifier resins for adhesives and coatings. Broad incumbent in the same resin chemistries Yasuhara serves, though with a more petroleum-focused product mix.
• Kraton Corporation: Manufacturer of specialty polymers including terpene-based resins and styrenic block copolymers used in adhesives, coatings, and personal care. Competes directly with Yasuhara in industrial resin markets.
• Teckrez, Inc. Manufacturer of terpene resins and rosins for adhesives, inks, and rubber compounding applications. Smaller direct competitor in the same product category with similar industrial customer focus.
• Pinova (Symrise subsidiary): Specialty terpene and rosin derivatives producer serving flavors, fragrances, and adhesives markets. Competes with Yasuhara in terpene-derived chemical products for industrial applications.
• Lawter (Harima Chemicals Group): Subsidiary of Harima Chemicals producing terpene phenolic resins and tackifier resins for the adhesives industry. Direct competitor serving overlapping customer segments in hot-melt and pressure-sensitive adhesives.
• DRT (Les Dérivés Résiniques et Terpéniques): French terpene chemistry specialist producing terpene resins, rosins, and derivatives from pine feedstock. Direct competitor in the global terpene resin market with similar bio-based positioning and downstream applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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