International trade and sourcing, to and from anywhere
FOCUS connects buyers and suppliers across borders: exports from Japan, imports into Japan and trade between other countries. Send us the product, specification, quantity and destination; we find suitable suppliers, compare quotations and coordinate documents and shipping.
What we trade
These are areas of active work, not a stock list. Availability, specifications and prices are confirmed for each request. We welcome enquiries from buyers and suppliers in any country.
Chemicals & solvents
Industrial solvents and chemicals for manufacturing, coatings and processing, in virgin or recycled grades.
- Virgin and recycled solvents
- Process and industrial chemicals
- Grade checked against COA and SDS
Minerals & raw materials
Industrial minerals for refractory, foundry, glass, ceramics and chemical uses.
- Raw and calcined bauxite
- Chromite
- Colemanite
Pigments & industrial chemicals
Pigments and additives for construction materials, coatings and dry-mix products.
- Iron-oxide pigments
- Redispersible polymer powder
- Related additives on request
Equipment, components & electronics
Industrial equipment, components and selected electronics, including requests for a specific model or part number.
- Industrial equipment
- Components and spare parts
- Buyer-led enquiries by model or part number
Medical equipment
New and refurbished devices, spare parts and consumables, checked against model, voltage and the destination's import rules.
What we checkVehicles & auto parts
Used vehicles, trucks and auto parts, with condition checks, export paperwork and RoRo or container shipping.
What we checkStationery & consumer goods
Stationery, office supplies and household goods in wholesale quantities, with MOQs and labelling confirmed.
What we checkFabrics & textiles
Fabrics, yarns and technical textiles, with swatches, minimum lots and lead times confirmed.
What we checkIndustrial materials & parts
Steel, machine parts and industrial supplies, sourced to a part number, standard or drawing.
What we check
What we do
Clarify the requirement
We confirm grade, specification, quantity, packaging and documents before approaching suppliers, so the quotations you receive are comparable.
Find and compare suppliers
We identify suppliers in suitable markets, request quotations and compare them on product, packaging, freight and terms.
Coordinate to shipment
We coordinate specifications, samples where available, documents and shipping arrangements with both sides, in English or Japanese.
How we work
Depending on the order, we arrange the transaction between you and the supplier on commission, or purchase and resell to you under terms agreed in writing. We are not a manufacturer, mine owner or stockist. FOCUS is a small company founded in Osaka in 2023: every request is checked individually, and if we cannot find a reliable source we tell you early.
Company detailsWhat to send us
- Product and grade, or the specification you need (purity, particle size, mesh, colour, model or part number)
- Quantity per shipment and expected annual volume
- Destination country and port, and your preferred Incoterm
- Packaging and documents you need, such as a COA, SDS or certificate of origin
- Target delivery date
How a sourcing request works
Send your requirement
Product, specification, quantity, destination and target date. A short message is fine to start.
We confirm the fit
Within one to two business days we tell you whether we can pursue it, and what else we need.
Supplier search and quotation
We approach suitable suppliers and return quotations you can compare, with product, packaging, freight and terms shown separately. Usually one to three weeks.
Order, documents and shipping
Payment, delivery and inspection terms are agreed in writing before any order. We then coordinate the order, documents and shipment.
Based in Japan, trading worldwide
FOCUS is registered and based in Osaka. Japan is one of the markets we buy from and sell into: overseas buyers can source Japanese vehicles, parts, fabrics, stationery and equipment through us, and Japanese companies can source from overseas or reach buyers abroad. We also handle trade that does not pass through Japan.
Manufacturers, producers and suppliers
If you produce or supply products in any of these areas and want to reach new buyers, send us your product range, specifications and the markets you serve. Japanese manufacturers who want to export without handling English enquiries or export paperwork can also work with us.
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