SHOEI FOODS CORPORATION
8079・Prime Market・Wholesale Trade
Japan Segment
The core segment of the Group responsible for the procurement, processing, and sale of domestic food raw materials
| Period | Current | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales (cumulative interim period) | ¥59,301 million | ¥56,049 million | ↑ |
| Segment profit (cumulative interim period) | ¥3,151 million | ¥2,720 million | ↑ |
| Segment profit margin (cumulative interim period) | 5.3% | 4.8% | ↑ |
| Sales (full year, prior year results) | ¥109,128 million | — | — |
| Segment profit (full year, prior year results) | ¥4,602 million | — | — |
Business Details
Comprises Shoei Foods Corporation (parent company) and domestic subsidiaries. Procures, processes, and sells Dairy Products & Fats/Oils, Confectionery Raw Materials, Dried Fruits & Canned Goods (nuts and dried fruit), and Confectionery & Retail Products from both domestic and overseas sources, primarily for the confectionery and bakery industries. It is the largest segment, accounting for approximately 84% of the Group's total sales. Its strength lies in combining trading company functions with manufacturer functions.
Recent Overview
Achieved higher sales and profit driven by price increases and increased volume of key items
For the interim period of FY2026 (ending March 2026) (November 2025 to April 2026), Japan Segment sales were ¥59,301 million (up 5.6% year on year), and segment profit was ¥3,151 million (up 15.8% year on year). In addition to raising selling prices in response to rising raw material costs, sales increased for processed chocolate products, baked confectionery goods, dessert ingredients for the food service industry, and small retail packs of nuts. Gross profit expanded due to price increases, and profit margin also improved.
Key Products
Growth Drivers
- Expansion of gross profit through appropriate pricing (price increases) in response to rising raw material costs
- Expanded sales of in-house processed products such as processed chocolate products, baked confectionery goods, and dessert ingredients for the food service industry
- Increased sales of consumer-facing products such as small retail packs of nuts
- Improved manufacturing cost efficiency through higher factory utilization rates at Group production subsidiaries
- Strengthened stable procurement systems and expanded product lineup through diversification of overseas suppliers
Risks
- Risk of rising raw material procurement costs and supply instability due to fluctuations in agricultural harvests and climate change
- Risk of rising import raw material procurement costs due to currency fluctuations (continued yen depreciation) and the time lag in passing costs on to selling prices
- Risk of rising costs for food packaging materials and energy due to geopolitical risks such as the situation in the Middle East
- Risk of limits on passing on price increases and declining demand due to consumers' cost-conscious spending
- Risk of labor shortages and rising labor costs due to the declining birthrate and aging population
Last updated: January 28, 2026