Kyocera Nagasaki Isahaya Plant to Begin Operations in 2027

Kyocera Expands Semiconductor Production With New Nagasaki Plant

On September 1, Kyocera Corporation announced the opening of its Nagasaki Isahaya Plant in Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture, establishing a major production base for semiconductor-related businesses, including automotive applications. The six-story facility has a total floor area of approximately 80,000 square meters and is scheduled to enter full-scale operations in April 2027. Production will include ceramic components for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and semiconductor packages designed to protect integrated circuit (IC) chips while enabling external connections. The new facility strengthens Kyocera Corporation’s manufacturing capacity as demand for semiconductor components continues to increase across automotive and other electrified applications.

JPY 68 Billion Investment Targets Growing EV and ADAS Demand

Kyocera Corporation plans to invest JPY 68 billion in the Nagasaki Isahaya Plant by the fiscal year ending March 2029, responding to rapidly increasing semiconductor demand associated with the expanding adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and other electrified vehicles. The company targets an annual production scale of JPY 25 billion from fiscal 2030 onward. In the automotive sector, semiconductor demand is rising as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and EV technologies become more sophisticated. By establishing an operational foundation capable of responding quickly to these requirements, Kyocera aims to strengthen its competitiveness in the growing semiconductor market and support future automotive technology development.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will Kyocera’s Nagasaki Isahaya Plant begin full-scale operations?
The Nagasaki Isahaya Plant is scheduled to begin full-scale operations in April 2027, expanding Kyocera’s semiconductor-related manufacturing capacity. The facility will produce ceramic components for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and semiconductor packages used to protect integrated circuit chips and support external connections. Kyocera plans to invest JPY 68 billion by the fiscal year ending March 2029, with annual production targeted at JPY 25 billion from fiscal 2030 onward. The investment is intended to address rising semiconductor demand linked to electric vehicles, electrified vehicles, and advanced driver assistance systems.