Mitsui & Co. (OTCMKTS:MITSY), Ltd., founded in the late 19th century and reorganized as a modern trading company in 1947, is one of Japan’s oldest and largest sogo shosha (general trading companies). As a core member of the Mitsui keiretsu, the company has built a diversified portfolio of businesses that spans the globe, underpinning its reputation for facilitating complex cross-border trade and investment projects.
The firm operates across multiple business segments, including Energy; Metals; Machinery & Infrastructure; Chemicals; Food & Retail; and Logistics. In the Energy division, Mitsui & Co. engages in upstream oil and gas exploration, liquefied natural gas (LNG) development and trading. Its Metals arm handles everything from mining equity interests to steel product distribution. The Machinery & Infrastructure group takes on power generation, transportation systems and industrial plant construction, while the Chemicals segment manufactures and markets basic and specialty chemicals. Through its Food & Retail business, Mitsui & Co. sources agricultural commodities and develops consumer-facing food products, and its Logistics services integrate warehousing, shipping and supply chain optimization solutions for global clients.
With a network of over 135 offices in more than 60 countries, Mitsui & Co. maintains a strong presence in Asia, the Americas, Europe and Africa. It regularly forms joint ventures and strategic partnerships with regional players to secure resource access, drive local infrastructure development and enhance market reach. The company’s international footprint is supported by a robust risk management framework and a commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, which guide its investment and operational decisions.
Under the leadership of President and CEO Masami Iijima, Mitsui & Co. continues to pursue growth through digital innovation, sustainable resource management and diversification into emerging industries such as renewable energy, circular economy solutions and advanced materials. Its longstanding history, coupled with a forward-looking strategy, positions the company as a pivotal facilitator of global trade and industrial development.
