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Japan’s Trading Houses Thrive in a World Scrambling for Resources

Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 10 November 2026, 12:04 UTC By Yusuke Maekawa 1 min read

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Japan’s Trading Houses Thrive in a World Scrambling for Resources The country’s sogo shosha are forecasting record profits as they plug gaps in the global supply chain. This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the economy. Today, Tokyo-based correspondent Yusuke Maekawa explores how Japan’s trading houses are poised for record profits as they navigate global supply disruptions. Japan’s trading houses spent decades securing resources around the world. In times of upheaval, that strategy is delivering a windfall.

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