Quick Explanation Kurita
To introduce Kurita's features using numbers and keywords.
Net Sales FY Ended March 31, 2026
Net sales by region
402
Billion yen
Consolidated Net Sales (FY March 2026)
- Japan 53%
- Asia 22%
- North & South America 14%
- EMEA 11%
Net sales by industry
402
Billion yen
Consolidated Net Sales (FY March 2026)
- General 57.4%
- Electronics 42.6%
About Kurita As of March 2026
Founding
Founded with a Water Treatment Chemicals business for boilers
1949
Number of employees
Number of Employees working for the Kurita Group
8,268people
（Including 843 employees related to discontinued operations）
Number of group companies
Number of Group Companies in Japan, Asia, North & South America, EMEA
64 companies
(Including 3 discontinued operations companies)
Research and Development As of March 2026
Research and development expenses
Japan, Germany, Singapore,
Collaboration between development bases in North America and elsewhere
8 billion yen
(Sales ratio 2.0%)
Number of patent applications
- Japan 157items
- Overseas 262items
Number of patent rights held
Top class domestic water treatment company
- Japan 1,320items
- Overseas 1,301items
Working Environment* As of March 2026
- These figures are for Kurita Water Industries alone.
Male to female ratio
- Male 82.9%
- Female 17.1%
Average number of paid vacation days taken
12.7 day
Childcare leave acquisition rate
- Male78.7%
- Female100%