Mitsubishi Chemical

Bioplastic Producer
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Headquarters
📍 Tokyo, Japan
Stock
📈 TSE:4188
Employees
👥 36,000+
Annual Turnover
💰 $60.8B
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🧬 Primary Materials

BioPBS (bio-based polybutylene succinate), DURABIO (bio-based engineering plastic from plant-derived isosorbide)

🎯 Market Segments

Packaging, consumer goods, automotive, electronics, medical, and other industries requiring durable and sustainable plastic materials

⚙️ Production Capacity by Biopolymer

BioPBS

Capacity: 30,000 tons/year

Location: Yokkaichi, Japan (main production)

BioPBS

Capacity: 10,000 tons/year

Location: PTT MCC Biochem, Thailand (joint venture)

Overview

Produces BioPBS (polybutylene succinate) biodegradable polyester. Offers bio-based and compostable solutions for packaging, agricultural, and industrial applications.

Primary Materials

BioPBS (bio-based polybutylene succinate), DURABIO (bio-based engineering plastic from plant-derived isosorbide)

Market Segments

Packaging, consumer goods, automotive, electronics, medical, and other industries requiring durable and sustainable plastic materials


Last updated: January 02, 2026

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