Mitsui & Co. (OTCMKTS:MITSY), Ltd. is a Japan-based global integrated trading and investment company. Established in 1947 with roots tracing back to the 17th‐century Mitsui family enterprises, the company has grown to become one of Japan’s leading “sogo shosha” or general trading houses. Headquartered in Tokyo, Mitsui & Co. leverages a broad network of subsidiaries and affiliates to facilitate international commerce and strategic investments across multiple industries.
The company’s core business activities encompass resource development, trading, and investment in areas such as energy, machinery, chemicals, and food. In the energy sector, Mitsui & Co. is involved in oil and gas exploration, liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, and renewable energy initiatives. Its machinery and infrastructure segment provides project financing, procurement, and construction services for industrial facilities, transportation systems, and urban development schemes. Through its chemicals division, Mitsui & Co. supplies basic and specialty chemicals to manufacturers worldwide, while its food business sources, processes, and markets agricultural products to meet global demand.
With a presence in over 60 countries across Asia‐Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Mitsui & Co. operates a network of offices that support trade flows and local investments. The company maintains equity interests in joint ventures and strategic partnerships, helping to expand its footprint in emerging markets and established economies alike. This global reach allows Mitsui & Co. to connect suppliers and buyers, manage cross-border supply chains, and identify new growth opportunities in sectors ranging from retail and consumer goods to infrastructure and digital innovation.
Mitsui & Co. is governed by a board of directors and led by an executive team based in Tokyo. The company emphasizes disciplined risk management, sustainability initiatives, and technological adoption to drive long-term shareholder value and contribute to global economic development. Through its diversified portfolio and strategic investments, Mitsui & Co. continues to play a central role in facilitating international trade and fostering industrial growth.