ITOCHU Corporation
Wholesale Import and ExportTokio, Japan1001-5000 Employees
ITOCHU Corporation is a major wholesale import and export trading company, part of the sogo shosha sector, based in Kitaaoyama, Tokyo. Its history dates to 1858, when founder Chubei Itoh began linen trading, and the firm has since grown into a global network with bases in about 100 locations across 62 countries. The company conducts domestic trading, import/export, and overseas trading across sectors such as textiles, machinery, metals, minerals, energy, chemicals, food, general products, real estate, ICT, and finance, in addition to pursuing business investments in Japan and overseas. Its extensive international footprint supports a diverse set of business customers through cross-border sourcing and investment activity. In May 2026, Itochu announced expansion into the U.K. auto loan broker market and formed a capital and business alliance with CARMONEY Ltd.