Regarding Aikawa Group’s Asian Market Strategy

1. Aikawa Co.,Ltd.

The Trading Department handles procurement of food ingredients (room temperature, frozen), equipment, and miscellaneous goods in Japan, and mainly exports to China.
In the future, we aim to establish a commercial and logistics network on an Asian scale by selling imported products to the Japanese domestic market, collaborating with our Hong Kong subsidiary which started operations in May 2024, and in the next step, establishing and collaborating with subsidiaries under consideration in Southeast Asia.

2. Aikawa(Guangzhou)Trade.Co.,Ltd.

Aikawa(Guangzhou)Trade handles [procurement of products manufactured in China (room temperature, refrigerated, frozen, ultra-low temperature (below -60°C))] [import of Japanese and overseas products] [center storage (four temperature zones) and store delivery]. We continue to expand, focusing on collaborations with Japanese companies active in China.

3. Aikawa(HK)Co.,Ltd.
Operations started in May 2024. We aim to create synergy effects with the expanding Aikawa (Guangzhou) Trading, and plan to expand sales of Japanese products, mainly from Toyama.

1. Aikawa Co.,Ltd Trading Department

Our Trading Department and Chinese subsidiary Aikawa (Guangzhou) Trading Co., Ltd. are central to developing trade between Japan and China and wholesale business within China.

[Procurement Scheme]

  • The Trading Department handles procurement of food ingredients (room temperature, frozen), equipment, and miscellaneous goods in Japan, and mainly exports to China.
  • Aikawa(Guangzhou)Trade handles [procurement of products manufactured in China (room temperature, refrigerated, frozen)] [import of Japanese and overseas products] [center storage (three temperature zones) and store delivery]. As imported products are strictly regulated by the Chinese government, we provide comprehensive services from ordering to store delivery, including preparation of necessary documents and input into government systems, while maintaining close communication with customers and suppliers to ensure stable delivery.

[Export of Japan-originated Food Ingredients]
We handle discussions with customers and suppliers about product details, confirmation of import possibility to China, verification of other registration information, and support for Single Window registration.

[Export Confirmation Process]

  1. Information Gathering
    Obtain product information such as product specification sheets
    Obtain detailed component data and raw material information
  2. Verification Work
    Confirm factory facility registration (for marine products), necessary qualifications, etc.
    Confirm import possibility to China based on origin, raw materials, components, etc.
    Create Chinese label information, determine HS codes
    Support Single Window (SW) registration, etc.
  3. Export Arrangement
    Create Chinese label information
    Confirm delivery date and quantity
    Handle export procedures

Aikawa(Guangzhou)Trade.Co.,Ltd.

Aikawa(Guangzhou)Trade’s sales locations, sales staff, and logistics center deployment

[Logistics Centers]
Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing, Qingdao, Shanghai, Wuhan, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing

[Main Logistics Routes
(Regular Low-Temperature Service)]

  • Shanghai ⇔ Guangzhou
  • Shanghai ⇒ Wuhan
  • Wuhan ⇒ Chengdu
  • Shanghai ⇔ Qingdao
  • Qingdao ⇒ Beijing
  • Qingdao ⇒ Chengdu
    *Room temperature shipping between all centers

[Transport Vehicles]

Temperature Range: Room temperature/Refrigerated/Frozen
Vehicle Sizes: 1.5t to 20t vehicles
Tracking: GPS, temperature tracing

[Wholesale Function]
We have established storage and delivery functions covering major cities across China. Through our one-stop service, our business partners can receive comprehensive services including product ordering, storage and management, and delivery, without worrying about areas or products.

AIKAWA(HK)Co.,Ltd.

[Announcement of Hong Kong Office Establishment]
 To enhance our trade and wholesale services in the China region, we established a Hong Kong corporation in January 2024.
 - Import of products from Japan, mainland China, and overseas, and regional supply (wholesale)
 - Supply of products to China or other countries through triangular trade originating from China

Company name (Chinese)相川貿易(香港)有限公司
Company name (English)AIKAWA(HK)CO.,LIMITED
Business descriptionTRADE&LOGISTICS
AddressW18, 13F Liberal Factory Building, No.3 Wing Ming Street, Cheung Sha Wan,Hong Kong
CapitalHK1 million Hong Kong Dollars
InvestorAikawa Co., Ltd. 100%
Company establishment
(registration date)
January 5, 2024
Start of operationsMay 2024