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MonotaRO

Headquartered in Japan, MonotaRO is a leading eCommerce distributor of industrial and business supplies.

We are proud to be recognized by the industry for:

  • Hassle free procurement - High quality goods at a reasonable price
  • Fast Shipping - From Japan to your door
  • Powered by technology - A sophisticated product search engine powered by a smart algorithm

Product Range

We offer a wide selection of products at reasonable prices. You can find over 15 million items across categories like manufacturing, safety supplies, engineering, construction, R&D, electrical, office supplies, hardware, tools, automotive, kitchen equipment, and more.

Find what you are looking for by searching on MonotaRO here.

Fast Facts

  • Over 15 million items

    Over 15 Million products across 23 categories found easily using a sophisticated search function.

  • Over 2,300 suppliers

    Official distributor for over 2,300 suppliers.

  • 3 large distribution centers

    Large scale and efficient operations with 3 large distribution centres

Delivery from Japan to 18 countries

Australia
Australia
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Bhutan
Brunei
Brunei
Cambodia
Cambodia
Fiji
Fiji
Indonesia
Indonesia
Laos
Laos
Malaysia
Malaysia
Micronesia
Micronesia
Myanmar (Burma)
Myanmar (Burma)
New Zealand
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Philippines
Singapore
Singapore
Taiwan
Taiwan
Thailand
Thailand
Vietnam
Vietnam

Our Mission

“To Transform the Business Procurement Network”

MonotaRO was created with the vision of transforming the industrial goods supply chain. By using the power of technology we aspire to create a unique online store where it is possible to shop for all the things needed for a workplace in one shot.

As an authorized distributor of goods for more than 2,300 industry-leading suppliers, customers can be assured that the products they order are authentic and provided directly by the supplier.

Company Profile

Company Name MonotaRO Co.,Ltd.
Founded October 2000
President & CEO Masaya Suzuki
Capital 1.99 billion yen
Major shareholder GRAINGER GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
Headquarters Liber Bldg. 3F, 2-183 Takeyacho, Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan 660-0876
Employees 3,000 employees (part-time and temporary employees included)
Business E-commerce site selling indirect materials for businesses.

Our History

2000

Oct.

2001

Nov.
  • Began services nationwide.

2002

Mar.
  • Established Distribution Center in Higashi Osaka City.（1,320m2、extension to 3,300m2 in February 2003）

2004

Jul.
  • Launched private brand "MonontaRO"

2006

Feb.
  • Company Renamed (Sumisho Grainger Co., Ltd. → MonotaRO Co., Ltd).
Dec.
  • Listed on TSE Mothers (stock code: 3064).

2007

Jan.
  • Moved Distribution Center to Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture（24,000m2)

2008

Mar.
  • Moved headquarters to Amagasaki, Hyogo.
May.
  • Entered the automotive aftermarket industry.
Jul.
  • Opened Second Distribution Center in Suminoe, Osaka.（9,900m2、reduced to 6,600m2 to June 2009）

2009

Oct.
  • Started to publish construction supplies catalog
Dec.
  • Listed on the TSE First Section: (Stock code: 3064).

2010

Apr.
  • Started overseas export business.
May.
  • Launched private brand "Osaka Spirit"（Changed to national brand in August 2019）.

2011

Feb.
  • Expanded Distribution Center to 28,000m2 and integrated with the Distribution Center in Suminoe, Osaka.
May.
  • Established Distribution Center in Tagajyo, Miyagi Prefecture（8,300m2、closed in May 2017）

2012

Jan.
  • Launched private brand "Otokomae MonontaRO"（integrated with “MonotaRO” in August 2019）.

2013

Jan.
  • Expanded business to Korea.
Aug.
  • Included in Forbes Asia's list of "Top 200 Most Outstanding Companies Under $100 Billion in Annual Sales"

2014

May.
  • Started agricultural materials and kitchen equipment product sales business.
Jul.
  • Established Amagasaki Distribution Center in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture（44,000m2）.

2015

May.
  • Started Medical & nursing care equipment product sales business.

2016

Oct.
  • Expanded business to Indonesia.

2017

Mar.
  • Established Kasama Distribution Center in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture（56,200m2）
May.
  • Included in Forbes' list of "World's Most Innovative Growth Companies" (6th place)
Jul.
  • Established Hokkaido Distribution Center in Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture（990m2）

2018

Feb.
  • Expanded business to China.
Apr.
  • Established a physical shop in Saga Prefecture as a proof of concept.(closed in July 2021)

2020

Sep.
  • Expanded business to India.

2021

Feb.
  • Established Ibaraki Chuo Satellite Center in Higashi Ibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture（49,000m2）
（As of Aug.2021）