What were Lotte Fine Chemical's Q1 sales and net profit growth rates year over year, and what was the primary driver?

Lotte Fine Chemical's Q1 sales rose 14.6% year over year to 510.7 billion South Korean won ($345 million), and its net profit surged 57.4% year over year to 44.7 billion won, driven primarily by higher sales volumes across key business segments.

Which business unit contributed the largest share of revenue in Q1, and how did performance vary across its key products?

The chemical business unit contributed 72% of total revenue in Q1; within it, caustic soda sales were flat (higher prices offset lower volume), epichlorohydrin sales grew due to favorable pricing and increased volumes, and ammonia sales benefited from improved selling prices.

Lotte Fine Chemical Posts Robust Growth on Strong Volumes Across Segments

May 1, 2026

Lotte Fine Chemical reported a 14.6% year-over-year sales increase to 510.7 billion won in Q1, with net profit surging 57.4%. Growth was driven by strong volumes in chemical segments like epichlorohydrin and green materials including cellulose ethers.

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