Toyota Tsusho Corporation, a member of the Toyota Group, is a global trading and investment specialist headquartered in Nagoya, Japan. As one of Japan’s leading sōgō shōsha (general trading companies), it engages in a wide range of activities spanning automotive distribution, metals and mineral resources, machinery, energy, chemicals, and food and consumer products. The company leverages deep industry expertise and supply‐chain management capabilities to coordinate international trade and logistics solutions for clients worldwide.
Through its automotive division, Toyota Tsusho supports vehicle manufacturers with components sourcing, parts procurement and aftermarket operations. Its metals and minerals segment handles the procurement, processing and trading of raw materials such as steel, aluminum and copper, serving industries from automotive and aerospace to construction. The energy and chemicals arm invests in oil and gas exploration, renewable energy projects and chemical manufacturing, while the food and consumer products unit manages agricultural commodity procurement, food processing and packaging services across Asia and other key markets.
Founded in 1948 and renamed Toyota Tsusho in 1956, the company has expanded from its original Japanese operations into a multinational network with offices and subsidiaries in more than 120 countries. It has established strategic partnerships and joint ventures across Asia, the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, driving sustainable growth through innovation, digital transformation and green technology initiatives. Toyota Tsusho continues to emphasize environmental stewardship and social responsibility as it supports the global transition to low-carbon energy and more efficient resource utilization.
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