三井化学アグロ（株）

What 三井化学アグロ（株） does

Mitsui Chemicals Crop & Life Solutions, Inc. (三井化学クロップ＆ライフソリューション株式会社), formerly Mitsui Chemicals Agro, Inc., is a Tokyo-based specialty agricultural chemicals subsidiary of Mitsui Chemicals Co., Ltd. The company operates two integrated business divisions: a Crop Protection business that develops, manufactures, and sells pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides for agricultural production, and a Life Solutions business serving professional pest control operators with termite control agents and general pest management products. A third livestock product line is distributed through the dedicated LIVCARE platform. Its current product portfolio is anchored by three branded assets: Orizemate® (a pesticide franchise celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026), Saira® (a paddy rice herbicide that received the Japan Weed Science Society Technology Award in 2026), and Ribcare® FL (a varroa mite control agent for beekeeping launched in March 2025). The company also exited the hybrid rice seed business in December 2025 as part of portfolio rationalization.

The company serves three primary customer segments: agricultural producers (B2B crop protection), professional pest control operators (B2B termite and pest management), and livestock/beekeeping industry participants. Distribution is conducted through dedicated product websites (Pesticide Products Site, Life Solutions Products Site, LIVCARE) and a channel partnership with Shiroari.net for termite control products. The company operates domestically in Japan and maintains overseas operations for global market reach, functioning as the dedicated agricultural chemicals and life solutions unit within the Mitsui Chemicals Group. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through direct sales contact.

The revenue model is based on one-time product sales with no subscription or licensing components evident. The company has a small operational headcount of 19 employees, leveraging the broader Mitsui Chemicals Group's R&D, manufacturing, and corporate infrastructure rather than maintaining standalone scale. Sales occur predominantly through enterprise/B2B channels including direct sales, dedicated product sites, and professional pest control distributors. The company is privately held as a subsidiary of the publicly listed Mitsui Chemicals Co., Ltd.

Name

三井化学アグロ（株）

Legal name

Mitsui Chemicals Crop & Life Solutions, Inc. (三井化学クロップ＆ライフソリューション株式会社)

Website

https://mitsui-agro.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mitsui Chemicals Crop & Life Solutions is a Tokyo-based agricultural chemicals subsidiary of Mitsui Chemicals Co., Ltd., operating crop protection, professional pest control, and livestock product businesses across Japan and overseas markets. The company develops pesticides, herbicides, and termite control agents under branded franchises including Orizemate®, Saira®, and Ribcare® FL.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Chemicals / Crop Protection

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Crop Protection Chemicals (Herbicides/Insecticides/Fungicides) (IMAEAEAI)

Keywords

• Crop protection chemicals
• Agricultural pesticides
• Professional pest control
• Livestock health products
• Herbicide formulations

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 農薬事業 (Crop Protection Products): Development, manufacturing and sales of agricultural chemicals including herbicides, insecticides and fungicides for crop protection
2. ライフソリューション事業 (Life Solutions): Professional products including termite control agents (防蟻剤), pest control products (防疫剤) for professional use
3. 畜産用製品 (Livestock Products): Products for livestock industry through LIVCARE platform

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mitsui Chemicals Crop & Life Solutions develops, manufactures, and sells agricultural chemicals (herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides) for crop protection, and professional pest control products (termite control agents, pest control agents) for residential and commercial use. The company also markets livestock industry products through the LIVCARE platform, serving agricultural producers, professional pest control operators, and livestock businesses.

Product overview

Mitsui Chemicals Crop & Life Solutions operates as a crop protection and life solutions provider, offering agricultural chemicals (pesticides, herbicides) through its domestic crop solutions business and professional pest control products (anti-termite agents, pest control agents) through its life solutions business. The product portfolio includes オリゼメートル® (Orize Mate) celebrating 50 years, サイラ® (Saira) herbicide for rice paddies, and リブケア®FL (LivCare FL) for mite control. The company also previously operated a hybrid rice seed business (exited in December 2025).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LIVCARE: Livestock product sales site for professional products.
• シロアリネット (Siroari.net)

Products and services

• オリゼメート® (Orizemate®) A flagship pesticide product celebrating its 50th anniversary in the company's agricultural chemical portfolio, used for crop protection in agricultural production.
• サイラ® (Saira®) A herbicide specifically formulated for paddy rice cultivation, recognized with the Japan Weed Science Society Award (Technology Award) for precision and innovation in weed control.
• リブケア®FL (LivCare® FL / Ribcare® FL) A new generation mite pest control agent for beekeeping and agricultural use, representing innovative pest management technology with a novel method architecture launched in March 2025.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 三井化学株式会社 (Mitsui Chemicals Co., Ltd.)coreOthersParent company of Mitsui Chemicals Crop & Life Solutions, Inc. The company operates as part of the Mitsui Chemicals Group, handling the agricultural chemicals business unit.
• シロアリネット (Shiroari.net)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner platform for termite prevention and residential environment improvement services, distributing professional pest control products to end consumers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Bayer AG (Crop Science Division): Global crop protection and seed major with deep herbicide and insecticide franchises. A broad incumbent against which Mitsui Chemicals Crop & Life Solutions competes for grower attention and regulatory positioning, especially in Asia.
• Corteva Agriscience: Global crop protection and seed company with a strong herbicide portfolio. A broad incumbent operating in the same product categories as Mitsui Chemicals Crop & Life Solutions, with comparable rice and row-crop applications.
• Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. Major Japanese diversified chemical conglomerate with a large crop protection division operating globally. A broader incumbent competitor with significantly larger scale but overlapping product lines in Japanese and Asian crop protection markets.
• Syngenta Group: Global crop protection company (now owned by Sinochem) with strong presence in Asian rice markets. A broad incumbent with overlapping paddy rice herbicide portfolio and similar farmer customer base in Asia.
• BASF SE (Agricultural Solutions): Global leader in agricultural chemicals with broad herbicide, insecticide, and fungicide portfolio. A broad incumbent competitor operating across the same product categories but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. Mid-sized Japanese crop protection and fine chemical company with a portfolio overlapping Mitsui Chemicals Crop & Life Solutions in rice herbicides and insecticides. A relevant comparable for Japan-anchored agrochemical operations.
• Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. Japanese crop protection chemical manufacturer focused on herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, with strong presence in rice paddy herbicides — directly comparable to Mitsui Chemicals Crop & Life Solutions' core crop solutions business.
• FMC Corporation: Global crop protection specialist focused on insecticides, herbicides, and acaricides, with acaricide expertise comparable to Mitsui Chemicals Crop & Life Solutions' LivCare® varroa mite franchise.
• Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd. Japan's largest specialized crop protection company, manufacturing and selling insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides for domestic and overseas markets. Directly comparable as a Japan-based agrochemical formulator with similar customer base (Japanese rice and row-crop growers) and overlapping product categories.
• Nissan Chemical Corporation: Diversified Japanese chemical company with a substantial agricultural chemicals division producing herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. A direct peer in Japanese crop protection chemistry with overlapping R&D infrastructure and distribution channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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