Itochu

ITOCHU Corp. engages in business of product trading and business investment activities. It operates through the following segments: Fiber, Machine, Metal, Energy and Chemical Products, Food, Housing Life, Insurance and Finance, and Others. The Fiber segment engages in the production, trading, and distribution of textiles, apparel, and fashion-related products. The Machine segment engages in the trading, investment, and development of machinery, automobiles, aerospace, and infrastructure-related businesses. The Metal segment engages in the sourcing, trading, and investment of steel products, iron ore, coal, and non-ferrous metals. The Energy and Chemical Products segment engages in the trading and investment of energy resources, petroleum, natural gas, chemicals, and related products. The Food segment engages in the production, processing, distribution, and trading of food products and agricultural commodities. The Housing Life segment engages in real estate development, construction materials, consumer goods, and lifestyle-related businesses. The Insurance and Finance segment engages in providing insurance services and financial services. The Others segment engages in various business activities, investments, and services that are not included within the company's principal operating segments. The company was founded by Chubei Itoh in 1858 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.