Marubeni (OTCMKTS:MARUY) Corporation is a Japanese sōgō shōsha, or general trading company, engaged in a broad range of global commerce and industrial activities. The company’s operations span energy and chemicals, food and consumer products, forestry and paper, fertilizers, and transportation and industrial machinery. Through its diversified portfolio, Marubeni facilitates the procurement, distribution and supply chain management of raw materials, finished goods and project-based services for clients across multiple industries.
In its energy and chemicals segment, Marubeni is involved in upstream and downstream activities including project development, financing and trading of oil, gas, petrochemicals and renewable energy. The food and consumer products division sources, processes and distributes agricultural commodities, seafood and consumer goods. Beyond trading, Marubeni’s industrial machinery operations include sales, leasing and after-sales support for construction, mining and agricultural equipment, as well as infrastructure project delivery.
Founded in 1949 following the restructuring of Japan’s pre-war trading houses, Marubeni traces its origins to mid-19th-century trading enterprises. Over the decades, it has expanded through joint ventures, strategic partnerships and targeted investments, diversifying from its textile roots into capital-intensive industries and emerging markets. The company is led by President & CEO Masumi Kakinoki, whose tenure emphasizes sustainable growth, digital transformation and strengthening Marubeni’s position in renewable energy and logistics.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Marubeni maintains a global footprint across Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Its integrated network of regional offices, production facilities and joint ventures enables localized service delivery and risk-balanced exposure. Marubeni continues to pursue growth opportunities in infrastructure, clean energy, agribusiness and technology, leveraging its trading expertise and project management capabilities to support customers and partners worldwide.
