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Japan Wholesaling
Supplying a wide range of products used by industry and by people in their daily lives.
In its Japan Wholesaling business, which comprises the group’s core business activities, Japan Pulp and Paper has earned acclaim for its strength in being able to procure from pulp and paper manufacturers in Japan and other countries, and for its ability to make unique proposals, and has been the recipient of unwavering trust from customers since its establishment in 1845.
Today, we are pursuing new possibilities in paper and peripheral fields. While we supply various materials, daily necessities, and industrial goods with a wide range of applications, we also handle paper products including more specialized functional materials for electronic components, ecofriendly films, and packaging materials.
The Group is utilizing its logistic network of warehouses, distributors and processing facilities across Japan to provide a stable supply of products to meet the diverse needs of its customers. We will continue to contribute to society through its role as a leading logistics company.
Japan Wholesaling Business Flow
Current Situation in the Japan Wholesaling Segment
Stable Supply of Paper and Paperboard & the Maintenance of Market Conditions
In the Japan Wholesaling segment, major events such as the Great East Japan Earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic have accelerated the shift from paper to digital media, which has had a significant negative impact on demand for paper. Under these circumstances, maintaining reproducible prices has become an important issue for this segment, and the emphasis is on profit and efficiency rather than sales volume and market share. On the other hand, the low environmental impact characteristics of paper are attracting attention due to the problem of marine plastic waste, and it is also true that the unique qualities and functionality of paper, such as its texture, are being valued more highly than those of digital media. New functions and new added value are being recognized for paper with the development of applications that take advantage of its characteristics in the fields of education, culture, and industry.
The group is rediscovering the functions of paper and continuing to take on the challenge of creating new value, while doing its utmost to ensure a stable supply of paper and the maintenance of market conditions.
Our Business
As a distributor for all paper manufacturers as well as manufacturers of other selected products, we procure products best suited to respond to market needs and also provide the market with a stable supply of publications, catalogues packaging and a wide range of other daily commodities and industrial goods.
