Toyota|$19.09 (¥3,042)+0.40%▲ (in JPY terms)
Sony|$21.61 (¥3,444)-0.20%▼ (in JPY terms)
SoftBank|$47.01 (¥7,491)+5.14%▲ (in JPY terms)
MUFG|$18.82 (¥2,999)+0.57%▲ (in JPY terms)
Keyence|$502.76 (¥80,110)+6.56%▲ (in JPY terms)
Nintendo|$44.86 (¥7,148)+2.52%▲ (in JPY terms)
NTT|$0.94 (¥150)-0.40%▼ (in JPY terms)
Takeda|$32.12 (¥5,118)-0.04%▼ (in JPY terms)
Tokyo Electron|$328.98 (¥52,420)+0.19%▲ (in JPY terms)
Recruit|$66.34 (¥10,570)+3.78%▲ (in JPY terms)
ITOCHU|$12.15 (¥1,936)+0.28%▲ (in JPY terms)
Honda|$9.12 (¥1,453)+0.76%▲ (in JPY terms)
Shin-Etsu|$48.69 (¥7,758)+5.64%▲ (in JPY terms)
Tokio Marine|$44.63 (¥7,111)-1.08%▼ (in JPY terms)
Fast Retailing|$516.69 (¥82,330)+5.04%▲ (in JPY terms)
Toyota|$19.09 (¥3,042)+0.40%▲ (in JPY terms)
Sony|$21.61 (¥3,444)-0.20%▼ (in JPY terms)
SoftBank|$47.01 (¥7,491)+5.14%▲ (in JPY terms)
MUFG|$18.82 (¥2,999)+0.57%▲ (in JPY terms)
Keyence|$502.76 (¥80,110)+6.56%▲ (in JPY terms)
Nintendo|$44.86 (¥7,148)+2.52%▲ (in JPY terms)
NTT|$0.94 (¥150)-0.40%▼ (in JPY terms)
Takeda|$32.12 (¥5,118)-0.04%▼ (in JPY terms)
Tokyo Electron|$328.98 (¥52,420)+0.19%▲ (in JPY terms)
Recruit|$66.34 (¥10,570)+3.78%▲ (in JPY terms)
ITOCHU|$12.15 (¥1,936)+0.28%▲ (in JPY terms)
Honda|$9.12 (¥1,453)+0.76%▲ (in JPY terms)
Shin-Etsu|$48.69 (¥7,758)+5.64%▲ (in JPY terms)
Tokio Marine|$44.63 (¥7,111)-1.08%▼ (in JPY terms)
Fast Retailing|$516.69 (¥82,330)+5.04%▲ (in JPY terms)
Nikkei Industry Sector

Ceramics

Overview

Japan's ceramics sector includes producers of specialty glass for displays and semiconductors, fine ceramics for electronic components, and industrial ceramic materials. Japanese companies in this sector are recognized for their mastery of ultra-precision material science applied to cutting-edge technology applications, particularly in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing.

Current Trend

Multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs)—tiny but essential components in virtually every electronic device—are experiencing structural demand growth from electronics miniaturization and automotive electrification. Fine ceramic components for advanced semiconductors are also seeing accelerating demand as chipmakers pursue ever-smaller process nodes.

Companies in This Sector 6
AGC Inc. NGK INSULATORS,LTD. Nippon Electric Glass Co.,Ltd. TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION TOKAI CARBON CO.,LTD. TOTO LTD.
Today's Avg. Price Change
+2.89% 6 stocks

Simple average of constituent stock price changes vs. previous close. Not a sector index.

Updated: 2026-05-29 (JST)
Position in Japan

While commodity ceramics face commoditization pressure, Japan's strength in specialty glass and electronic ceramics creates durable competitive advantages. Companies supplying glass substrates for OLED displays and semiconductor-grade ceramic components benefit from demanding technical specifications and high switching costs that few global competitors can overcome.

Latest Press Releases
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May
TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION JP3449020001
2026-05-29 TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION “Notice of Convocation of the 28th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders and Shareholder Meeting Materials (Summary Version).”
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May
TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION JP3449020001
2026-05-29 TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION “Notice of Convocation of the 28th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders and Materials for the General Meeting of Shareholders.”
30
May
AGC Inc. JP3112000009
2026-05-29 AGC Inc. “Third-party verification of the fluorine raw materials in AFLAS®FFKM has been completed in accordance with UL 2809.”
29
May
Nippon Electric Glass Co.,Ltd. JP3733400000
2026-05-28 Nippon Electric Glass Co.,Ltd. “Product Information (May 28, 2026): Trinity's nanoWave™ micro-texture technology is first adopted in its iPad glass screen protectors.”
28
May
TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION JP3449020001
2026-05-27 TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION “[Announcement] Materials from the business overview briefing session have been posted.”
28
May
Nippon Electric Glass Co.,Ltd. JP3733400000
2026-05-27 Nippon Electric Glass Co.,Ltd. “We posted the IR information ESG Data Book 2025 on May 27, 2026.”
27
May
AGC Inc. JP3112000009
2026-05-26 AGC Inc. “AGC Biologics has launched a project for process development and contract manufacturing of bispecific antibodies.”
26
May
TOTO LTD. JP3596200000
2026-05-25 TOTO LTD. “On May 25, 2026, the company was selected for the "Leaderboard," the highest rating in CDP's "Supplier Engagement Assessment," for the fourth consecutive year. (Company Information Sustainability)”
26
May
AGC Inc. JP3112000009
2026-05-25 AGC Inc. “The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad has opened an "Innovation Hub" to cultivate DX talent and foster industry-academia collaboration.”
22
May
TOTO LTD. JP3596200000
2026-05-21 TOTO LTD. “Company information for overseas housing equipment business: Exhibiting at "Kitchen & Bath China 2026," Asia's largest international trade fair, to be held in Shanghai on May 21, 2026.”
21
May
TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION JP3449020001
2026-05-20 TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION “Explanation and Q&A session at the FY2025 financial results briefing.”
21
May
Nippon Electric Glass Co.,Ltd. JP3733400000
2026-05-20 Nippon Electric Glass Co.,Ltd. “May 20, 2026 Product Information: Launch of "Starveil," a product brand for ultra-thin cover glass for space applications.”
20
May
TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION JP3449020001
2026-05-19 TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION “Notice regarding changes in executives and other personnel.”
20
May
TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION JP3449020001
2026-05-19 TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION “Notice regarding the distribution of surplus funds.”
20
May
TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION JP3449020001
2026-05-19 TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION “(Correction/Correction of numerical data) Regarding the partial correction of the "Financial Results Summary for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 [Japanese Standards] (Consolidated)".”
20
May
AGC Inc. JP3112000009
2026-05-19 AGC Inc. “AGC's fluorine-based electrolyte polymer solution "FORBLUE™i series" has been adopted as an electrode material for Toyota Motor Corporation and Chiyoda Corporation's PEM-type water electrolysis demonstration unit.”
19
May
TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION JP3449020001
2026-05-18 TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION “Selected as a component stock of the "Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index," a leading indicator of ESG investing.”
15
May
TOKAI CARBON CO.,LTD. JP3560800009
2026-05-14 TOKAI CARBON CO.,LTD. “Notice Regarding the Results and Completion of Acquisitions through Off-Exchange Share Repurchase Transactions (ToSTNeT-3) (120KB).”
13
May
TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION JP3449020001
2026-05-12 TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION “Regarding price revisions for cement and cement-based solidifying agents.”
13
May
TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION JP3449020001
2026-05-12 TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION “Notice Regarding Decisions on Matters Concerning the Acquisition of Treasury Stock and the Acquisition of Treasury Stock Through Off-Exchange Transactions for Treasury Stock (ToSTNeT-3).”
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