Mitsui & Co. (OTCMKTS:MITSY), Ltd. is a Japanese general trading and investment company, commonly known as a sogo shosha. The company develops businesses, arranges the international trade of goods and services, and invests in projects and operating companies across a broad range of industries.
Its activities include mineral and metal resources, energy, infrastructure, mobility, machinery, chemicals, food and agriculture, healthcare, retail, information technology, and communications. Mitsui participates in areas such as natural gas and energy development, transportation and industrial equipment, logistics, digital services, and food distribution, often working with business partners and portfolio companies to build supply chains and operate projects.
Mitsui traces its modern corporate history to the establishment of Mitsui & Co. in 1947, building on the longer commercial heritage of the Mitsui business group. The company serves customers and partners through a global network spanning Japan and international markets, with operations and investments across Asia, North America, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Oceania.