SOJITZ BUILDING MATERIALS

Sojitz Building Materials is a pioneer in the plywood business. We boast a long track record in the industry and have captured the leading position in terms of trading volume. Japan requires 8 million m3 of plywood each year, with 60% of this coming from overseas markets and the remainder sourced domestically. Sojitz Building Materials has built up high shares in both channels, handling around 25% of all imported plywood and about 20% of Japanese plywood. Aiming to capture an even greater share of the market, we plan to focus on selling more plywood made from plantation lumber rather than natural trees, and on working to encourage greater use of plywood made from domestic raw materials. One of our strengths as a company is our nationwide sales network stretching from Hokkaido to Kyushu. We have also won the trust of customers with a management approach committed to the stable supply of high-quality products regardless of market volatility. Consequently, Sojitz Building Materials boasts an established reputation in the industry as a reliable supplier founded on a steady market share of 20-30% in all regional markets.