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History of PT. Mitsui Indonesia: Transform and Grow

PT. Mitsui Indonesia has been contributing to Indonesia’s economic development by adapting our business models in response to growth trends and shifts in demand. With a focus on sustainability, we are committed to working with our partners to support Indonesia's continued growth in the future.

Elevating Quality of Life through Trade and Investments (1965-present)

From 1965 to 1990

Trading & Investment
The current Mitsui & Co. evolved together with changes in the business environment, expanding from export business into investments.

1965
Opened Jakarta Office
Trading in textiles, furniture, and lumber
1986
Invested in Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing
1990
Established PT. Mitsui Export Indonesia
From 1965 to 1990

From 1991 to 2009

Basic Infrastructure
The current Mitsui & Co. responded to growing energy demand in Indonesia, playing a pioneering role in the country’s energy sector by providing project management expertise.

1994
Established one of the largest Independent Power Producers operating in Indonesia (Divested in 2024)
1997
Invested in one of the largest Ammonia Production companies in Indonesia (Ownership transferred to Indonesian government in 2014)
2000
Changed name from PT. Mitsui Export Indonesia to PT. Mitsui Indonesia
2009
Started commercial operation of Tangguh LNG project in West Papua
From 1991 to 2009

From 2010 to Present

Quality of Life
The current Mitsui & Co. works as a solutions provider, contributing to Indonesia’s infrastructure development in collaboration with both government and enterprise.

2016
Started operation of New Priok Container Terminal 1 to improve Indonesia’s logistics chain
2019
Contributed to the development of the first MRT project in Indonesia
2023
Reopened PT. Mitsui Indonesia Surabaya Branch Office
(In 1972 opened a Surabaya office, which was closed in 2007 due to business decision. In 2023, anticipating the development of eastern Indonesia, reopened PT. Mitsui Indonesia’s Surabaya Branch Office.)
From 2010 to Present

Laying the Foundation - Pioneering Japanese Trading Companies in Indonesia's Early 20th Century (1901-1945)

Trading
The former Mitsui was the first Japanese trading company established in Indonesia, and traded in agricultural products such as sugar, rice, and cotton.

1901
Opened office in Surabaya*
1933
Established branches* in Jakarta, Surabaya, Semarang, Makassar, Medan, and Palembang

* Legally speaking, there has been no continuation between the former Mitsui and the current Mitsui & Co.

From 1901 to 1945