Business Fields

The Kao Group develops its consumer products business in four of its fields of business: Hygiene Living Care, Health Beauty Care, Cosmetics, and Business Connected. In our Chemical Business, we develop a wide range of products that meet the various needs of industry.
The Kao Group believes that through these businesses we can contribute to creating a sustainable world where all life can coexist and flourish.

Consolidated net sales

A Pie chart illustrates distribution of consolidated net sales for fiscal year 2024, totaling 1,628.4 billion yen. The breakdown is as follows: Hygiene Living Care Business occupies 33.5%, Health Beauty Care Business occupies 26.0%, Cosmetics Business occupies 15.0%, Business Connected Business occupies 2.4%, Chemical Business occupies 23.1% of the total sales. Share of net sales is calculated based on sales to customers. Consolidated financial results for FY 2024 have been related according to the new segments.

A Pie chart illustrates distribution of consolidated net sales for fiscal year 2024, totaling 1,628.4 billion yen. The breakdown is as follows: Hygiene Living Care Business occupies 33.5%, Health Beauty Care Business occupies 26.0%, Cosmetics Business occupies 15.0%, Business Connected Business occupies 2.4%, Chemical Business occupies 23.1% of the total sales. Share of net sales is calculated based on sales to customers. Consolidated financial results for FY 2024 have been related according to the new segments.

A Pie chart illustrates distribution of consolidated net sales for fiscal year 2024, totaling 1,628.4 billion yen. The breakdown is as follows: Hygiene Living Care Business occupies 33.5%, Health Beauty Care Business occupies 26.0%, Cosmetics Business occupies 15.0%, Business Connected Business occupies 2.4%, Chemical Business occupies 23.1% of the total sales. Share of net sales is calculated based on sales to customers. Consolidated financial results for FY 2024 have been related according to the new segments.

Hygiene Living Care Business

We contribute to a fulfilling daily life by creating clean and safe living environments and delivering products and services that enable everyone to enjoy their lives comfortably and authentically.

Health Beauty Care Business

Through daily hygiene practices and selfcare for physical and mental well-being that all people can maintain without difficulty, we contribute to realizing truly healthy lives, where people can express their individuality.

Cosmetics Business

Through the outstandingly distinctive identity of each of our brands, we are committed to the “beauty” and “individuality” of each person. We deliver hope and Kirei with solid science and our abundant sense.

Business Connected Business

We create new business models through co-creation with internal teams, external partners, and consumers, including providing solutions that address the professional hygiene needs of companies and organizations, along with various other initiatives.

Chemical Business

We strive to solve environmental and social issues through co-creation by integrating Kao’s various strengths with those of its customers and partners. In this way, we help create new value in the industry and realize social impact.
We contribute to initiatives for customers, industries and society to make a shift toward decarbonization and a circular economy by refining our sustainable materials and proposing new ecological solutions.

Business Domain, Leading Products

Oleo Chemicals

Leading Products

  • Oleochemicals
  • Fat and oil derivatives
  • Surfactants
  • Fragrance

Performance Chemicals

Leading Products

  • Water-reducing admixture for concrete
  • Casting sand binders
  • Plastics additives
  • Process chemicals for various industries

Information Materials

Leading Products

  • Toners/Toner binders
  • Inkjet ink colorants, Ink
  • Fine polishing agents and cleaner for hard disk
  • Materials and process chemicals for semiconductor

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