Product Offerings
Products:
Marine Products: Scallop, Yellowtail, Salmon, Octopus, Fish Roe, Crab, Squid, Mackerel, Trout, Saury, Shrimp, Sardines
Livestock Products: Pork, Chicken, Beef
Agricultural Products: Potatoes, Onions, Pumpkins
Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, Yokorei Co., Ltd. has established itself as one of Japan’s leading companies in the fields of refrigerated warehousing, cold chain logistics, and marine product trading. Over the decades, the company has strategically expanded its business operations to integrate logistics infrastructure with global food supply chains, becoming a vital link between producers and consumers across the world.
Core Business and Offerings
Yokorei Co., Ltd. primarily operates in two business domains:
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Refrigerated Warehousing & Logistics: With over 70 cold storage facilities across Japan and overseas, the company has built an expansive infrastructure that supports the safe, efficient, and hygienic storage and transportation of perishable products. It provides customized solutions including freezing, sorting, repacking, and cross-docking.
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Food Trading: Yokorei is a key player in the import, export, and domestic sales of marine products, livestock, and agricultural goods. Its product range includes:
- Marine Products: Scallop, yellowtail, salmon, octopus, fish roe, crab, squid, mackerel, trout, saury, shrimp, sardines
- Livestock Products: Pork, chicken, beef
- Agricultural Products: Potatoes, onions, pumpkins
These offerings cater to food processors, wholesalers, retailers, and restaurants across Japan and in global markets.
Specialization and USP
Yokorei’s unique strength lies in its integrated cold chain solutions and its robust global sourcing network. The company combines state-of-the-art freezing technologies with logistical expertise to ensure food safety, traceability, and efficiency. It has been instrumental in reducing food waste and carbon footprint by optimizing temperature-controlled logistics.
Its refrigerated logistics division is also known for implementing RFID traceability systems and automated cold storage facilities, ensuring high operational accuracy and food quality.
Financial Strength
Yokorei Co., Ltd. is a publicly traded company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE: 2874). According to its FY2023 financial disclosures:
- Consolidated Revenue: ¥149.6 billion (approx. USD 1.01 billion)
- Operating Profit: ¥5.89 billion (approx. USD 39.9 million)
- Total Assets: ¥197.3 billion (approx. USD 1.34 billion)
These financials reflect Yokorei’s strong market position and prudent investment in infrastructure and technology.
International Shipments and Trade Data
According to data from global trade platforms like Volza and ImportYeti:
- Yokorei has been involved in over 1,200 international shipments in the past 3 years.
- Key export markets include the United States, China, Thailand, Vietnam, and European countries.
- Frequent exports include frozen scallops, seafood mix packs, and processed fish fillets.
Their trading partners include both food service companies and bulk importers/distributors in Asia and North America.
Target Market
Yokorei serves a diversified client base:
- Wholesale food distributors
- Supermarket chains
- Restaurant and hotel chains
- Food manufacturers and processors
- International importers of seafood and meat products
Their presence across Japan, China, Thailand, and Vietnam allows them to respond to regional demand while maintaining consistent supply chains globally.
Capabilities and Infrastructure
- Cold Storage Capacity: Over 500,000 metric tons of freezing and refrigerated space
- Domestic Network: 60+ logistics centers strategically located near ports and metro cities
- Overseas Operations: Cold chain warehouses and trading offices in Thailand, Vietnam, and China
- Technology Adoption: RFID-based inventory tracking, AI-assisted sorting systems, and automated freezing units
Their scalable infrastructure allows them to support both bulk commodity movements and precision distribution for high-end clients.
Certifications and Compliance
Yokorei maintains strict compliance with domestic and international food safety standards. Certifications include:
- ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management System
- HACCP – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
- Customs AEO Program – Authorized Economic Operator for security and reliability in customs processes
These certifications reflect Yokorei's commitment to food safety, quality control, and international compliance.
Major Achievements
- Named in Nikkei’s Top 100 Logistics Innovators in Japan
- Successful deployment of Japan’s first AI-based sorting system for frozen seafood
- Expansion of eco-friendly warehouses with solar energy and ammonia refrigeration systems
- Consistent inclusion in Japan’s Top 5 Cold Storage Operators by capacity
Testimonials
“Yokorei has been a reliable partner in delivering high-quality seafood with traceable logistics. Their cold chain solutions are unparalleled in the region.”
— Managing Director, Seafood Importer, Los Angeles, USA
“We value Yokorei’s consistency, advanced technology, and their understanding of global food safety norms.”
— Procurement Head, Food Manufacturing Company, Thailand