Toyota Tsusho targets 30% of revenue from Africa by 2038
Nairobi — Toyota Tsusho Corporation’s African head wants the continent to deliver 30% of the Japanese conglomerate’s total revenue over the next 20 years, up from 10% now. The trading arm of Japan’s Toyota Group bought French distribution company CFAO in 2012, giving it access to businesses ranging from retail to healthcare across Africa. These businesses have now been integrated with Toyota Tshusho’s own operations, which were mainly involved with vehicle sales, and employ more than 15,000 people. "In the coming 20 years, we should increase from 10% to 30%," Richard Bielle, CFAO group chairman and CEO said, with reference to Africa’s contribution to Toyota Tsusho’s total annual revenue of $60bn. That goal was based on forecasts which show Africa’s population of 1-billion would account for a third of the world’s population by 2050, from about 17% now. The Africa division is investing €100m-€150m each year as it seeks to boost its food retail, production and consumer goods sales busi...
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