Yokohama Gyorui

Basic Information

Stock Code
7443
Industry
Wholesale
Category Detail
Food Wholesalers
Prefecture
Kanagawa Prefecture
Establishment Year
December 1947
Listing Year
April 1995
Official Website
http://www.yokohamagyorui.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Yokohama Gyorui specializes in seafood wholesale and processing, founded in 1947. It is a core company in the food wholesale industry based in the Yokohama and Kawasaki markets.

Current Situation

Yokohama Gyorui has sales of 40.6 billion yen and mainly engages in the wholesale and processing of fresh fish at Kanagawa Prefecture's central wholesale market. As a member of the Nippon Suisan Group, it possesses a stable capital base and owns seafood processing subsidiaries. Financially, it maintains solid management with a net profit of 28 million yen and net assets exceeding 2 billion yen. It is advancing regional expansion by strengthening operations at the Kawasaki Northern Market and establishing a southern branch, flexibly responding to client needs. It has also implemented a shareholder benefits program to strengthen relations with shareholders. Moving forward, it aims to enhance frozen processing technology and improve distribution efficiency, focusing on maintaining competitiveness in the regional seafood industry. It is also promoting initiatives to reduce food loss and environmental considerations. It appropriately addresses risks such as market price fluctuations and unstable catch volumes, striving to establish a sustainable supply system.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Historic company supporting Kanagawa area's seafood wholesale markets since founding.
  • Established unique position as one of Nippon Suisan Group's core wholesalers.
  • Occupies a significant share of seafood wholesale in central wholesale markets.
  • Subsidiary Maru Hama Fresh supports processing technology and contributes to product diversification.
  • Provides seafood as shareholder benefits, gaining support from local shareholders.
  • Logistics network specialized and efficiently deployed within Kanagawa Prefecture.
  • Holds top-class regional evaluation in frozen processed product technology.
  • Balanced revenue structure with fresh fish and frozen processing each accounting for nearly half.
  • Actively participates in local food education events.
  • Contributes to market revitalization and regional economy.
  • Has framework to address common industry challenges through collaboration with multiple companies.
  • Offers regionally limited brands and products in collaboration with local fishermen.
  • Holds patents for seafood quality retention technology in frozen products.
  • Established company with over 70 years of history.
  • Has flexibly adapted to market changes and shifted business models.

Hidden Connections

  • Capital alliance with Nippon Suisan serves as key to stable supply within the industry.
  • Strategic history of absorbing and merging Kawasaki Fish Market to strengthen market dominance.
  • Rapid reflection of market voices through close trading relationships with local restaurants and retailers.
  • Shareholder benefit seafood also utilized to promote regional product development.
  • Deepens regional exchange through food education activities in collaboration with local government.
  • Enhances logistics efficiency and customer response by establishing multiple branches within the market.
  • Advances differentiation through seasonal limited product development in collaboration with affiliates.
  • Commonly referred to by the industry term 'Hama Fish'.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Deepening of regionally integrated wholesale services
  • Promotion of high-value-added seafood processed product development
  • Active utilization of digital channels such as EC
  • Expansion of sustainability-oriented products
  • 対応 to increasing seafood demand domestically and internationally
  • Logistics efficiency and supply system strengthening
  • Development of new markets and customer segments
  • Product strengthening through collaboration with regional brands
  • Advancement and labor-saving of processing technology
  • Reflection of consumer health and safety orientations
  • Enhancement of investor対応 such as shareholder benefits
  • Synergy creation through collaborations and alliances

Strategic Goals

  • Market share expansion in Kanagawa Prefecture central markets
  • Sustainable sales growth and strengthened earnings base
  • Realization of sustainable management through reduced environmental impact
  • Brand value improvement through strengthened local community ties
  • Business efficiency and customer satisfaction improvement via digital technology
  • Differentiation promotion through new product and service development
  • Construction of sustainable supply chain with fishery resource management
  • Promotion of employee skill development and comfortable workplace creation
  • Gradual expansion into overseas markets and new channels
  • Strengthened disaster risk management and BCP framework

Business Segments

Central Wholesale Market Wholesale

Overview
Engages in seafood wholesale business at Yokohama and Kawasaki central wholesale markets.
Competitiveness
Stable supply system closely integrated with local markets.
Customers
  • Retailers
  • Restaurants
  • Intermediate wholesalers
  • Hotels
  • Hospital meals
  • School lunch centers
  • Food processors
  • Restaurant chains
  • Food service industry
  • Mail order businesses
  • Commercial wholesalers
  • School lunches
Products
  • Fresh fish wholesale
  • Frozen seafood wholesale
  • Processed seafood wholesale
  • Kelp-wrapped products
  • Dried fish
  • Fillet products
  • Commercial fish species
  • Live fish
  • Simmered fish ingredients
  • Pickled fish products
  • Seafood additives
  • Fresh fish sets

Seafood Processing Business

Overview
Manufactures and sells seafood processed products centered on subsidiary Maru Hama Fresh.
Competitiveness
Freshness management and high-quality processing technology.
Customers
  • Retail stores
  • Supermarkets
  • Convenience stores
  • Restaurants
  • Deli manufacturers
  • Food retailers
  • Processors
  • Frozen food manufacturers
  • Mail order operators
  • Food service companies
Products
  • One-night dried products
  • Simmered fish sets
  • Frozen sashimi packs
  • Deli sets
  • Frozen fish fillets
  • Fish meat processed products
  • Seafood deli
  • Miso simmer products
  • Grilled fish products
  • Seafood burgers

Logistics and Delivery Business

Overview
Provides efficient seafood logistics services to maintain freshness.
Competitiveness
Logistics network directly connected to markets and rapid delivery system.
Customers
  • Intra-market intermediate wholesalers
  • Retail stores
  • Restaurants
  • Mail order businesses
  • Delivery companies
  • Frozen warehouses
  • Restaurant chains
  • Logistics companies
  • Processing plants
  • Food manufacturers
Products
  • Refrigerated delivery
  • Frozen delivery
  • Logistics management
  • Fresh fish delivery
  • Constant temperature transport
  • Intra-market transport
  • Warehouse storage
  • Logistics services
  • Delivery planning
  • Delivery systems

B2B Product Development Support

Overview
Provides support for seafood product development tailored to client company needs.
Competitiveness
Practical proposal capabilities leveraging market information.
Customers
  • Retail businesses
  • Restaurant chains
  • Processed food companies
  • Wholesalers
  • OEM manufacturers
  • Food service industry
  • Commercial trading companies
  • Planning companies
  • Food development companies
  • Food wholesalers
Products
  • Product planning support
  • Market research
  • Prototype development
  • Processing technology provision
  • Packaging proposals
  • Logistics support
  • Quality management support
  • Technology improvement proposals
  • Promotion support
  • Traceability provision

Direct from Origin Service

Overview
Provides exceptionally fresh seafood direct from fishing ports.
Competitiveness
Fresh seafood routes closely tied to the region.
Customers
  • Restaurants
  • Retail stores
  • Mail order operators
  • Chefs
  • High-end stores
  • Ingredient specialty stores
  • Processors
  • Hotels
  • Ryokans
  • Department stores
Products
  • Local fish sales
  • Fishing port direct fresh fish
  • Premium ingredients
  • Seasonal seafood
  • Live fish delivery
  • Premium fish species
  • Regional specialties
  • Freshness guaranteed products
  • Limited edition products
  • Gift-oriented products

Export Business

Overview
Engages in seafood export operations targeting overseas demand.
Competitiveness
Stable overseas trading network.
Customers
  • Overseas food importers
  • Overseas restaurants
  • International wholesalers
  • Export agents
  • Overseas retail
  • Food trading companies
  • International logistics companies
  • Overseas processing plants
  • International markets
  • Export-related companies
Products
  • Frozen fresh fish
  • Processed seafood
  • One-night dried products
  • Frozen fish fillets
  • Seafood deli
  • Seafood raw materials
  • Fresh fish sets
  • Seafood processed products
  • Frozen shrimp
  • Fresh fish processed products

OEM Manufacturing Contract

Overview
Undertakes manufacturing of other companies' branded seafood processed products.
Competitiveness
High-quality and diverse processing capabilities.
Customers
  • Food manufacturers
  • Processed food companies
  • PB product planning
  • Distribution operators
  • Wholesalers
  • Manufacturers
  • Retail companies
  • Restaurants
  • Mail order companies
  • Factories
Products
  • Seafood processed product manufacturing
  • Frozen food manufacturing
  • Processed deli production
  • Original product manufacturing
  • Branded products
  • PB products
  • Contract manufacturing
  • Pre-cooked products
  • Preparation processing
  • Packaging processing

Supply Business for Restaurants

Overview
Stable supply of seafood specialized for the restaurant industry.
Competitiveness
Custom response capabilities emphasizing quality.
Customers
  • Sushi restaurants
  • Japanese restaurants
  • Izakaya chains
  • Restaurants
  • In-hotel dining
  • Food service companies
  • Catering
  • Fast food
  • High-end Japanese restaurants
  • Specialty stores
Products
  • High-freshness fresh fish
  • Commercial processed products
  • Seasonal fish supply
  • Sashimi ingredients
  • Seafood ingredients
  • Frozen materials
  • Seafood deli
  • Pre-processed ingredients
  • Live fish delivery
  • Custom processed products

Processing Technology Services

Overview
Provides support for introducing the latest seafood processing technologies.
Competitiveness
Proposals based on specialized knowledge and on-site experience.
Customers
  • Processors
  • Food research labs
  • Development companies
  • Small and medium manufacturers
  • Major food companies
  • Restaurant companies
  • Manufacturing plants
  • New technology adopting companies
  • Quality management departments
  • R&D departments
Products
  • Processing technology provision
  • Product development support
  • Quality improvement
  • New technology implementation
  • Equipment introduction support
  • Processing method improvements
  • Productivity enhancement
  • Manufacturing process improvements
  • Inspection technology support
  • Traceability construction

Food Education and Market Tour Services

Overview
Contributes to regional revitalization through market tours and food education.
Competitiveness
Long track record of regional integration.
Customers
  • Schools
  • Companies
  • Local groups
  • General consumers
  • Children's associations
  • Government
  • Regional revitalization groups
  • Tour operators
  • Food education promotion groups
  • Cultural groups
Products
  • Market tour
  • Food education lectures
  • Fresh fish cooking experience
  • Local food culture introduction
  • Environmental education
  • Regional exchange events
  • Fish consumption promotion activities
  • Health seminars
  • Cooking classes
  • Sustainability education

Collaborative Business with Related Companies

Overview
Collaborates with related companies to improve operational efficiency and product strength.
Competitiveness
Strong partnerships.
Customers
  • Group companies
  • Related processors
  • Logistics operators
  • Sales companies
  • External sales agents
  • Local wholesale markets
  • Cooperating agriculture and fisheries operators
  • Marketing companies
  • Information providers
  • Insurance companies
Products
  • Logistics collaboration
  • Joint product development
  • Sales promotion support
  • Information sharing
  • Joint purchasing
  • Technical cooperation
  • Market information provision
  • Quality management collaboration
  • Incident response collaboration
  • Risk management

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Strong base in central markets within Kanagawa Prefecture
  • Support and capital strength from Nippon Suisan Group
  • Business展開 in both seafood wholesale and processing
  • Diverse product lineup and high-quality processing technology
  • Logistics network closely tied to the region
  • Stable asset base and secured net assets
  • Skilled employees' technology and experience
  • Rapid supply response to market needs
  • Ongoing shareholder benefits program to strengthen shareholder relations
  • Long-term good relations with local community

Competitive Advantages

  • Strong trading relationships and trust in local central wholesale market
  • Integrated system for seafood processing and wholesale including subsidiaries
  • Utilization of Nippon Suisan Group's know-how and resources
  • Superior processing technology and vacuum packing for maintaining seafood quality
  • Increased orders through broad coverage in Kanagawa area
  • Regionally integrated customer service and rapid delivery system
  • Stable financial position and fundraising capabilities within the industry
  • 対応 to wide market needs through diverse product range
  • Building good relations with investors through shareholder benefits
  • Employees' specialized skills and long-term market experience

Threats

  • Unstable catch volumes due to climate change
  • Price competition from increased imports of overseas seafood
  • Decline in fishery resources and strengthened environmental regulations
  • Rising logistics costs and fuel price fluctuation risks
  • Fluctuations in market demand and changes in consumer preferences
  • Intensified price competition from competitors
  • Potential stagnation in seafood consumption due to health trends
  • Changes in fishing regulations due to policy shifts
  • Impacts from novel infectious diseases and other social changes
  • Uncertainty in international trade friction and tariffs

Innovations

2023: Enhanced Freshness Retention through Frozen Technology Improvements

Overview
Advanced temperature control in frozen processing to minimize degradation in freshness and flavor.
Impact
Improved product quality and increased customer satisfaction

2022: Introduction of IT Systems for Logistics Efficiency

Overview
Digitalized delivery and inventory management to reduce logistics costs and improve delivery speed.
Impact
Efficiency in logistics operations and cost reduction effects

2024: Introduction of Environmentally Friendly Packaging

Overview
Eco-packaging using renewable materials to reduce environmental impact.
Impact
Reduced environmental burden and improved brand image

2021: Development of Processing Technology for New Fish Species

Overview
Developed processing methods for regional specialty fish species to expand product lineup.
Impact
New market development and sales growth

2023: Online Sales Enhancement Project Launch

Overview
Revamped EC platform to strengthen direct consumer sales.
Impact
Expansion of sales channels and customer base

Sustainability

  • Support for sustainable fishing to protect fishery resources
  • Adoption of eco-packaging to reduce plastics
  • Collaboration with local community on environmental conservation activities
  • Strengthened efforts to reduce food loss
  • Introduction of energy-saving equipment and efficiency improvements
  • Promotion of long-term partnerships with local fishermen
  • Thorough waste recycling
  • Promotion of employee environmental education
  • CO2 reduction through expansion of local production for local consumption
  • Strengthened safety and hygiene management