# Sony plans new image sensor plant in Kumamoto, Japan

Sony announced plans to build a new image sensor production plant in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, with construction expected to start in 2024 and production in 2025. The investment is part of Sony's JPY 1.6 trillion plan from fiscal 2021 to 2026.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-07-11
- Where: Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, Japan
- Starts operating: 2025
- Status: announced
- Products: CMOS image sensors
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Sony](https://endata.com/companies/2220.md)

## Sources

- [trendforce.com](https://www.trendforce.com/news/2024/07/11/news-take-a-closer-look-at-the-eight-japanese-firms-jpy-5-trillion-semiconductor-investment-plans/), 2024-07-11: "Sony also announced the plan to build a new image sensor production plant in Kumamoto Prefecture, matching the need to expand the Nagasaki plant to improve its supply system."

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