Toyota|$17.94 (¥2,828)+1.25%▲ (in JPY terms)
Sony|$24.58 (¥3,875)+0.41%▲ (in JPY terms)
SoftBank|$30.61 (¥4,826)-9.81%▼ (in JPY terms)
MUFG|$21.67 (¥3,417)-1.87%▼ (in JPY terms)
Keyence|$491.89 (¥77,550)-3.46%▼ (in JPY terms)
Nintendo|$52.63 (¥8,297)+0.23%▲ (in JPY terms)
NTT|$1.10 (¥174)+0.75%▲ (in JPY terms)
Takeda|$38.87 (¥6,128)+4.06%▲ (in JPY terms)
Tokyo Electron|$66.63 (¥10,505)-6.54%▼ (in JPY terms)
Recruit|$114.27 (¥18,015)-1.56%▼ (in JPY terms)
ITOCHU|$14.05 (¥2,215)-0.78%▼ (in JPY terms)
Honda|$11.17 (¥1,762)-0.79%▼ (in JPY terms)
Shin-Etsu|$37.87 (¥5,970)-3.32%▼ (in JPY terms)
Tokio Marine|$3.42 (¥540)+2.04%▲ (in JPY terms)
Fast Retailing|$481.43 (¥75,900)+0.08%▲ (in JPY terms)
Toyota|$17.94 (¥2,828)+1.25%▲ (in JPY terms)
Sony|$24.58 (¥3,875)+0.41%▲ (in JPY terms)
SoftBank|$30.61 (¥4,826)-9.81%▼ (in JPY terms)
MUFG|$21.67 (¥3,417)-1.87%▼ (in JPY terms)
Keyence|$491.89 (¥77,550)-3.46%▼ (in JPY terms)
Nintendo|$52.63 (¥8,297)+0.23%▲ (in JPY terms)
NTT|$1.10 (¥174)+0.75%▲ (in JPY terms)
Takeda|$38.87 (¥6,128)+4.06%▲ (in JPY terms)
Tokyo Electron|$66.63 (¥10,505)-6.54%▼ (in JPY terms)
Recruit|$114.27 (¥18,015)-1.56%▼ (in JPY terms)
ITOCHU|$14.05 (¥2,215)-0.78%▼ (in JPY terms)
Honda|$11.17 (¥1,762)-0.79%▼ (in JPY terms)
Shin-Etsu|$37.87 (¥5,970)-3.32%▼ (in JPY terms)
Tokio Marine|$3.42 (¥540)+2.04%▲ (in JPY terms)
Fast Retailing|$481.43 (¥75,900)+0.08%▲ (in JPY terms)
Nikkei Industry Sector

Non-Ferrous Metals

Overview

Japan's nonferrous metals sector within the Nikkei 225 includes companies involved in copper, aluminum, zinc, and precious metals refining and processing, as well as producers of advanced metal alloys and electronic materials. Japanese nonferrous companies are particularly strong in high-purity metals and specialty alloys critical for electronics manufacturing.

Current Trend

Electrification is a powerful demand driver across multiple nonferrous metals—copper for EV wiring and charging infrastructure, aluminum for lightweight vehicle construction, and specialty metals for battery systems. Japanese nonferrous companies with exposure to these electrification materials are experiencing accelerating demand and favorable long-term pricing dynamics.

Companies in This Sector 8
DOWA HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. Fujikura Ltd. Furukawa Electric Co.,Ltd. Mitsubishi Materials Corporation Mitsui Mining and Smelting Company,Limited SUMCO CORPORATION Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. Sumitomo Metal Mining Co.,Ltd.
Today's Avg. Price Change
+0.50% 8 stocks

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

Updated: 2026-10-14 (JST)
Position in Japan

This sector serves as a critical materials backbone for Japan's electronics and automotive industries. Companies producing high-purity copper foil for circuit boards, specialized aluminum alloys for vehicle lightweighting, and advanced bonding wires for semiconductors occupy strategically important positions in the technology supply chain.

Latest Press Releases
15
Oct
Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. JP3407400005
2026-10-14 Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. “Sumitomo Electric's research project on grid stability evaluation and next-generation control technologies/business models under renewable energy introduction in Samoa has been selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's FY2025 Supplementary Budget Global South Future-Oriented Co-creation Project Subsidy (Small-Scale Demonstration/FS Project) – aiming to achieve both stabilization of remote island power grids and expansion of renewable energy introduction.”
14
Oct
Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. JP3407400005
2026-10-13 Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. “We have obtained certification for the "SBTi" 1.5°C target in our greenhouse gas reduction target.”
10
Oct
Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. JP3407400005
2026-10-09 Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. “Announcement of the results of the NIKKEI Corporate Character Popularity Contest 2026.”
10
Oct
Mitsui Mining and Smelting Company,Limited JP3888400003
2026-10-09 Mitsui Mining and Smelting Company,Limited “Mitsui Mining & Smelting's inorganic materials technology opens up new possibilities for cancer treatment.”
09
Oct
Fujikura Ltd. JP3811000003
2026-10-08 Fujikura Ltd. “On October 8, 2026, we invested in "Helical Fusion," a company developing helical-type fusion energy.”
07
Oct
Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. JP3407400005
2026-10-06 Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. “Responding to the need for replacement with replaceable-tip tools, the high-precision corner milling cutter "SEC-Wavemill® WEZ type" will be expanded with a small diameter 06 size compatible with ø8mm, and sales will begin in November 2026.”
03
Oct
Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. JP3407400005
2026-10-02 Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. “Publication of the "Integrated Report 2026" and "CSR Book 2026," and publication of "Information Disclosure Based on TCFD/TNFD Recommendations."”
03
Oct
Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. JP3407400005
2026-10-02 Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. “A new research building, Research Building No. 6 "PRISM Lab.", has been opened at the Yokohama Plant, incorporating state-of-the-art equipment and strengthening the research and development system for optical communication technology.”
02
Oct
DOWA HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. JP3638600001
2026-10-01 DOWA HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. “Metal production plan for the second half of fiscal year 2026.”
02
Oct
Mitsui Mining and Smelting Company,Limited JP3888400003
2026-10-01 Mitsui Mining and Smelting Company,Limited “Metal production plan for the second half of fiscal year 2026.”
01
Oct
Fujikura Ltd. JP3811000003
2026-09-30 Fujikura Ltd. “On September 30, 2026, we signed a long-term supply contract with CFS Corporation for the largest-ever supply of high-temperature superconducting wires – total supply exceeding 10,000 km – to accelerate the development of the ARC power plant.”
01
Oct
Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. JP3407400005
2026-09-30 Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. “Organizational changes and personnel transfers (0.4 MB).”
01
Oct
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co.,Ltd. JP3402600005
2026-09-30 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co.,Ltd. “Notice to Shareholders and Investors Regarding Receipt of Dividends from Consolidated Subsidiaries, effective September 30, 2026.”
30
Sep
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co.,Ltd. JP3402600005
2026-09-29 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co.,Ltd. “September 29, 2026 Business & Product Information: Mass production of nano-copper powder for power semiconductor materials begins. Launched under the new brand "CuALL".”
29
Sep
Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. JP3407400005
2026-09-28 Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. “World's first successful early detection of anomalies in a 600km-class high-voltage DC submarine cable; received the Best Paper Award at CIGRE2026 Paris Conference.”
29
Sep
DOWA HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. JP3638600001
2026-09-28 DOWA HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. “We launched the circular material brand "KUROCONEX" to realize a sustainable society by creating new value through resource recycling.”
26
Sep
Fujikura Ltd. JP3811000003
2026-09-25 Fujikura Ltd. “Regarding support for those affected by the heavy rains in Chiba Prefecture in August 2026 (September 25, 2026).”
26
Sep
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co.,Ltd. JP3402600005
2026-09-25 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co.,Ltd. “On September 25, 2026, the "JEES/Sumitomo Metal Mining Regional Contribution Scholarship" 2nd Cohort Achievement Report Meeting was held.”
26
Sep
Mitsui Mining and Smelting Company,Limited JP3888400003
2026-09-25 Mitsui Mining and Smelting Company,Limited “We have developed a thin-film TaC coating technology for graphite components using iconos™.”
23
Sep
Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. JP3407400005
2026-09-22 Sumitomo Electric Industries,Ltd. “Meta, NEC, and Sumitomo Electric collaborate to build "Petal," the world's first commercial petabit-class optical submarine cable system, which will achieve high-capacity transmission using multi-core fiber technology to meet the communication needs of the AI era.”
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