Mineral & Metal Resources Business Unit

Ensuring a secure and stable supply of mineral and metal resources, while promoting a recycling business for a sustainable and circular economy.

• Development, processing and marketing of underground resources (iron ore, direct reduced iron, pig iron, metallurgical coal, copper, ferroalloys, nickel, aluminium, lithium, etc.)
• Recycling business (steel scrap, non-ferrous scrap, secondary batteries, etc.)

Iron & Steel Products Business Unit

Leveraging our diverse points of engagement with markets and industries, we build value chains through trading and business development activities, and advance businesses that support and underpin industrial infrastructure.

Manufacture and sale of iron and steel products

Manufacturing and trading of iron and steel products that contribute to low-carbon / de-carbonization (e.g. electric-arc furnaces), and provision of a digital trading platform

Steel product processing and parts manufacturing

Processing of iron products and provision of Just-in-Time (JIT) functions through service centers, and manufacture of automotive parts and other components

Maintenance

Provision of maintenance functions that contribute to the extension of the lifespan of structures and facilities and help todrive the Energy Transition

Recycling

Development of a closed-loop recycling model in collaboration with the Mineral & Metal Resources Business Unit

Global LNG Business Unit

A global player in the LNG business

• Development of liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects
• Trading and marketing of LNG

Integrated Energy Solutions Business Unit

Pursuing a stable supply of energy through a value chain business spanning upstream to downstream.
Advancing a unique, multifaceted, and flexible approach to develop and deliver industrial solutions for global climate change, bringing together the knowledge, business foundations, and customer and partner base of Mitsui & Co.’s diverse business fields

• Exploration, development and production of oil, natural gas and other energy resources
• Trading and marketing of oil, petroleum products, coal, uranium and other energy resources
• Next-generation energy (hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels, SAF, carbon solutions such as carbon credits and CO₂ utilization)
• New business that anticipates structural changes, joint initiatives with other Business Units, businesses that consider the global environment (development of low-carbon cities, decarbonization support, and exploration of new technologies and innovations, etc.)

Digital & Infrastructure Solutions Business Unit

Delivering solutions spanning electricity supply, digital infrastructure and related areas, as well as infrastructure businesses that are indispensable to daily life and digitalization globally.

Digital & Power Solutions

Power solutions (thermal power, renewable energy, electricity wholesale/retail/trading, energy storage, energy management services, etc).

Digital solutions (data centers, communication networks and related supply chains, etc.)

Gas Infrastructure

LNG import & export terminals, gas distribution, gas pipelines, energy plants, etc.

Offshore Infrastructure

FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading), drillships (seabed mining vessels), etc.

Logistics, Water & Social Infrastructure

Water & sewage businesses, desalination plants, port container & non-container terminals, air cargo terminals, etc.

Mobility Business Unit I

In the mobility sector, we embrace geopolitical risks and structural changes as opportunities, and leverage our overall strengths to fortify our existing businesses and create new value.

Automobile

Logistics, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, finance, leasing and rental of automobiles, parts, and related products.

Construction and mining machinery

Wholesale, retail, after-sales service, finance, and rental of construction and mining machinery.

Industrial machinery

Sales of industrial machinery, with a focus on machine tools.

Mobility Business Unit II

Promoting the development of transport infrastructure in the marine, aviation and aerospace fields in harmony with the global environment, utilizing new technologies and networks with global business partners

• Trade, ownership and operation of commercial ships; intermediary services for chartering vessels, sales of secondhand ships; ship equipment, DX and environment-related business
• Sale, purchase, leasing and financing of airplanes, helicopters and aircraft engines, and other aviation-related business
• Space-related business

Basic Materials Business Unit

Supporting the foundation of industry and the stable supply of materials, and using the power of chemistry to create value and help solve the challenges faced by society

• Gas chemicals
  Methanol, Ammonia
• Basic chemicals
  Olefins, EDC, VCM, Salt, HCL, Caustic Soda, Soda Ash, Aromatics, SM, PX/PTA/MEG/PET
• Performance monomers
  Coating materials, Acetone, Phenol, Bisphenol, MMA, High-performance resin materials, Specialty Bisphenols, High-Performance monomers of functional products
• Tank terminal business
  Storage of Petrochemicals and Petroleum products

Performance Materials Business Unit

Developing diversified businesses utilizing the functionality of materials to bring sustainable prosperity to people’s lives.

Functional Materials

Synthetic polymers and rubbers (including recycled biomaterials), inorganic chemicals, hydrogen & industrial gases, etc.

Advanced Materials

Display materials & products, semiconductor & substrate materials, battery materials, EMS related businesses, dental related businesses, etc.

Specialty Chemicals

Green/bio-based raw materials, detergent raw materials, lubricant oils, cosmetic materials and related businesses, etc.

Living & Environmental Materials

Forest resources businesses, paper products, housing materials and tire related businesses, etc.

Nutrition & Agriculture Business Unit

Engaging in a wide range of businesses broadly covering the food and chemicals areas

Agriculture

Agrochemicals, Biostimulant, seeds and fertilizers (Resources, Raw materials and final products)

Animal Solution

Additives for feeds, genetics products and animal health products

Food Science

Functional materials and flavor/fragrance raw materials

Wellness

Preventative healthcare business (Traditional Chinese medicine and high-quality supplements)

Food Business Unit

Engaged across the food value chain spanning production, logistics, processing, and manufacturing, we are working to develop our global business base tailored to specific products and regional characteristics and provide safe and reliable foods to the world.

Trading

Trading of grains, oilseeds, feed ingredients, oils and fats, raw sugar, ethanol, and other commodities. Investment and operation of trading-related businesses in both production and consumption areas.

Protein

Investment in and operation of businesses across the livestock and fisheries value chain for animal protein.

Well-being

Business development of products that contribute to well-being—such as coffee, cocoa beans, tea, dairy products, refined sugar, and processed oils and fats—as well as investment in and operation of businesses across the value chain.

Retail Business Unit

We operate businesses focused on delivering better quality and convenience to consumers around the world.

Supply Chain

As a supply chain solutions partner for the retail and food service industries, we provide logistics capabilities including demand forecasting and inventory optimization, importing and exporting of foodstuffs and raw materials, operation of distribution centers, as well as sales and marketing functions.

Global Marketing

We build and expand overseas food distribution businesses together with local partners that possess strong product capabilities, brands, and customer bases. In addition, we drive global business initiatives with Japanese partners in markets around the world.

Lifestyle

We operate a comprehensive lifestyle business centered on brand management and manufacturing. Our operations include planning and production of apparel and accessories (OEM), sales of fiber and textile materials, and retailing including ecommerce (apparel, accessories and food).

Wellness Business Unit

Developing business with a focus on the Provider, Pharma, and Employee Experience fields, contributing to the enrichment of people's lives through high value-added services.

Provider: Supporting the improvement of people's physical health through the provision of Value Based Healthcare

Healthcare provider businesses including hospitals and clinics, and healthcare-related ancillary services

Pharma: Contributing to the health of people around the world through the development, sales and marketing support of pharmaceuticals

Healthcare data, pharmaceutical sales, marketing and development

Employee Experience: Supporting employees and consumers in leading more enriched and brighter lives through services such as food and uniform rentals

Contract food services, uniform rental, facility management, preventive care, HR development and employment agency services

IT & Communication Business Unit

Creating added value unique to Mitsui & Co. in every industry and business field by capturing trends in global ICT.

Professional service

IT services, cybersecurity, BPO, digital marketing

Consumer Platforms

Media commerce, IP platforms

Innovative Business

Digital platforms, Healthcare DX

Corporate Development Business Unit

Promoting financial business, real estate business, logistics business and strategic projects driving the continued evolution of Mitsui's business

Financial business

Real estate asset management (fund management for domestic and foreign real estate), financial asset management (real asset management using digital technology, etc.), insurance, capital solutions, private equity (buyout investment, venture investment) and commodity derivatives (commodity futures trading, crypto asset business with commodity-backed assets), etc.

Real estate business

Real estate development and leasing, property management, real estate brokerages and solutions and real estate-related businesses.

Logistics business

Worldwide distribution center (distribution processing for consumer goods including ecommerce fulfillment), global transportation (international multimodal transportation, etc.) and operation of warehouse automation business.