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Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.: Business Overview, Financials & Competitive Analysis

Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. scores 6/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Solid). Established chemical leader with strong market position in synthetic rubbers, diversifying into specialty chemicals and electronics, though recent profitability challenges warrant monitoring. Revenue grew 13.2% in 2024 to $5.2B, but net income declined 22% with a net profit margin contracting 31.1%. Strong market position in synthetic rubbers offset.

What is Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.'s industry? Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (kkpc.co.kr) operates in Petrochemicals & Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing. AskCyborg classifies Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. under Petrochemicals & Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing in its company registry.

Kumho Petrochemical manufactures synthetic rubbers, synthetic resins, and rubber chemicals, with products including styrene butadiene, acrylonitrile butadiene, polystyrene, and antioxidants. As of 2012, the company wa...

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Established chemical leader with strong market position in synthetic rubbers, diversifying into specialty chemicals and...

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Industry Petrochemicals & Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing
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Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. Overview

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Kumho Petrochemical manufactures synthetic rubbers, synthetic resins, and rubber chemicals, with products including styrene butadiene, acrylonitrile butadiene, polystyrene, and antioxidants. As of 2012, the company was the largest manufacturer of synthetic rubbers with the world's largest production capacity based on styrene-butadiene rubber. The company serves global tire makers and diversified end-markets including automotive, construction, and semiconductor industries.

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Kumho has created synergy effects through vertical integration of synthetic rubbers and specialty chemicals businesses. The company is expanding into electronic chemicals, combined heat and power plants, and carbon-nano-tube materials, producing raw electronic materials for semiconductors and displays. World's top-tier tire makers are its long-term customers.

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Kumho has the world's second largest production capacity of 6PPD antioxidant products for industrial rubbers. Its BPA subsidiary is the 5th global BPA maker, while its polychem division holds 4th largest EPDM production capacity globally. Key competitors include Sibur (Russia), Goodyear, and Lanxess in synthetic rubber; Styrolution and LG Chem in resins.

Industry Context

Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. operates in Petrochemicals & Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing.

Key facts

Founded: 1970 · Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea · Employees: 1,281 · Revenue: $5.2B · Market cap: $2.7B

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  • Market leader in synthetic rubber production with 40+ years of expertise and world-class customer base of major tire manufacturers
  • Diversified product portfolio spanning synthetic rubbers, resins, specialty chemicals, carbon nanotubes, and energy solutions reduces single-product risk
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  • 2025Financial results show revenue growth of 13.2% YoY but net income declined 22% with compressed margins
  • 2025Continued expansion in specialty chemicals and electronic materials segments as growth drivers
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Synthetic Rubber (SBR, BR)Russian synthetic rubber producer, major global competitor→Synthetic Resin (ABS, PS)Global styrenics manufacturer competing in polystyrene markets→Specialty ChemicalsGerman specialty chemicals and synthetics rubber provider→General PlasticsSouth Korean conglomerate with extensive plastics portfolio→

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What does Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. do?+
Kumho Petrochemical manufactures synthetic rubbers, synthetic resins, and rubber chemicals, with products including styrene butadiene, acrylonitrile butadiene, polystyrene, and antioxidants. As of 2012, the company wa...
What is Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.'s Cyborg Score?+
Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. has a Cyborg Score of 6/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Synthetic Rubber (SBR, BR), Synthetic Resin (ABS, PS), Specialty Chemicals, General Plastics. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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