Sumitomo Corporation established representative offices in the late 1960’s in each of 3 Andean countries (Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru) and has contributed to these countries by trading of goods, materials, equipment, etc. from/to Japan and investing in several industries in these countries developed various business till today now. We have been always trying to understand the market needs as well as pain points and find solution. Through our business activities, we intend to contribute to the sustainable growth of regional societies.

Each of these three countries in the Andean region is unique, and rich, with a variety of mineral resources and agricultural products as well as culture, climate, and people. Moreover, putting the three countries together, over 1 million people are living in the region, which is a huge market with a large potential and an abundant variety of business opportunities. Having said that, our resource is not unlimited and we are willing to explore such opportunities together with local partners who understand our corporate culture and philosophy. We are eager to explore such opportunities together with partners in those countries. 

Our mission is to discover, share and introduce such potential & opportunity with to the rest of the world, especially Japan, to bring our expertise and capabilities to materialize the business and through business to enrich lives of people in the region. All of our members at Sumitomo Corporation Andes are very excited to work in these countries together with you. with these opportunities!

Takahiko Ito
President
Sumitomo Corporation Andes SAS.