Sourcing from Japan

Export of Japanese tools and industrial products by KOUEI JAPAN TRADING CO., LTD.

Summary

KOUEI JAPAN TRADING CO., LTD. (株式会社恒栄トレーディング) is a trading company based in Kashiba, Nara, Japan, that exports products made by Japanese manufacturers to customers overseas.

KOUEI has no minimum order quantity and accepts very small orders.

KOUEI handles products from more than 350 manufacturers, most of them Japanese, and has 1,114 customer companies in 63 countries (as of November 2026).

Overseas buyers can request a quotation from KOUEI at www.kjt.co.jp/en/request-quotation.

KOUEI at a Glance

Company name
KOUEI JAPAN TRADING CO., LTD. (Japanese: 株式会社恒栄トレーディング)
Business
Export of products made by Japanese manufacturers; overseas procurement and manufacturing management of steel products; overseas sales agency for Japanese manufacturers (product promotion and sales expansion)
Founded
20 May 2016
Head office
1-13-35 No.02 Mamigaoka, Kashiba, Nara 639-0223, Japan
Overseas offices
Kouei Vietnam Trading Co., Ltd. (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam); Myanmar Branch Office (Yangon, Myanmar)
Employees
33 (more than 90% are local staff in Japan, Vietnam and Myanmar)
Manufacturers
350+ manufacturers, 145 of them with direct trading relationships
Products
45,000+ products listed on the product catalog site (https://koueitrading.com/global)
Customers
1,114 companies in 63 countries (as of November 2026)

Why Buy from Japan through KOUEI

Small orders and many different items

KOUEI is a trading company of 33 people that accepts small-quantity orders. You can list many different items from different manufacturers in one request. If a Japanese manufacturer does not sell overseas directly, you can ask KOUEI to source the product in Japan and export it to you. There is no minimum order quantity, and payment by PayPal and credit card (such as Visa, via Stripe) is available.

Relationships with 350+ manufacturers

KOUEI's Manufacturers page lists manufacturers in about 20 product categories. KOUEI has direct trading relationships with 145 of its manufacturers. More than 45,000 products are listed on KOUEI's product catalog site at https://koueitrading.com/global.

Steel products: procurement and manufacturing management

In addition to Japanese manufacturers' products, KOUEI handles the overseas procurement of steel products and the management of their manufacturing.

Offices in Vietnam and Myanmar

KOUEI has its head office in Nara, Japan, an office in Vietnam (Kouei Vietnam Trading Co., Ltd., Ho Chi Minh City) and a branch office in Yangon, Myanmar.

Local staff, English support

More than 90% of the KOUEI team are local staff in Japan, Vietnam and Myanmar. The quotation page lists WhatsApp and Zalo contacts by country. KOUEI communicates with overseas customers in English.

What We Supply

KOUEI exports the following types of products from Japan:

  • Hand tools and industrial tools
  • Measuring instruments
  • Hoisting & conveying equipment
  • Hydraulic, pneumatic & fluid equipment
  • Electrical equipment
  • Safety equipment
  • Cutting tools
  • Welding equipment
  • Painting equipment
  • Bolts & nuts
  • Bridge & civil engineering materials
  • Steel products

Examples of manufacturers we trade with

The following manufacturers are listed on KOUEI's Manufacturers page, and KOUEI trades with them directly. This list does not mean that KOUEI is an authorized distributor or agent of these manufacturers.

Hand Tools
Tone Co., Ltd., DAIA CORPORATION, Exen Corporation
Hoisting & Conveying Equipment
Eagle Clamp Co., Ltd., Kanetec Co., Ltd.
Measuring Instruments
Kett Electric Laboratory Co., Ltd., Shinagawa Sokki Mfg.Co.,Ltd.
Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Equipment
Yoshitake Inc.
Welding Equipment
Nissan Tanaka Corporation
Cutting Tools
Osakada Tool Corp.
Bolts & Nuts
Hardlock Industry Co., Ltd.
Bridge & Civil Engineering
Taiheiyo Materials Corporation

See the full list on the Manufacturers page. If the product you need is not listed, please send your request anyway.

How to Get a Quotation

  1. 1

    Send your request

    Send the product name, model or part number, quantity and destination country through the quotation form, by WhatsApp or Zalo (contacts are listed on the same page), or by email to kouei.contact@kjt.co.jp. The form accepts up to 5 files (PDF, JPG, PNG or Excel; 3 MB in total), such as photos, catalog pages or item lists.

  2. 2

    Receive a quotation

    KOUEI prepares a quotation for your request, usually quickly; the exact time depends on the manufacturer. Most quotations are on EXW terms, and CIF or CIP terms are also available on request.

  3. 3

    Place your order

    Confirm the quotation and place your order. Payment by PayPal and credit card (such as Visa, via Stripe) is available, and payment terms are agreed case by case.

  4. 4

    Export packing and shipment

    KOUEI arranges export packing to the customer's requirements and ships the goods from Japan by air or sea. The time to shipment depends on the manufacturer's stock and factory schedule.

What to include in your request

  • Product name and manufacturer (if known)
  • Model number or part number
  • Quantity
  • Destination country and port or city
  • Required delivery date (if any)

Where Our Customers Are

KOUEI has 1,114 customer companies in 63 countries across 9 regions (as of November 2026). The countries with the most KOUEI customers are:

  • Vietnam: 435 customers
  • UAE: 64 customers
  • Indonesia: 57 customers
  • Singapore: 50 customers
  • Myanmar: 44 customers
  • India: 41 customers
  • Malaysia: 41 customers
  • USA: 41 customers
  • Saudi Arabia: 31 customers
  • Philippines: 30 customers
  • Thailand: 29 customers
  • Australia: 20 customers
Southeast Asia (8 countries)
Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia
Middle East (7 countries)
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan
South Asia (5 countries)
India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal
East Asia (5 countries)
Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Mongolia
Central Asia & Caucasus (3 countries)
Georgia, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan
Oceania (3 countries)
Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea
Americas (7 countries)
USA, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Chile
Europe (18 countries)
France, UK, Germany, Turkey, Romania, Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Greece, Norway, Latvia, Italy, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Bulgaria, Belgium
Africa (7 countries)
Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Angola, Algeria

If your country is not listed, please still send your request. Past projects are shown on the Import & Export Track Record page.

Free Tools for Overseas Buyers

Request a Quotation from KOUEI

Send the product name, model number, quantity and destination. KOUEI will reply with a quotation.

Questions about ordering from Japan? See our FAQ.