Arrow Electronics Japan

What Arrow Electronics Japan does

Arrow Electronics Japan is the Japanese regional subsidiary of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW), a global electronic components distributor founded in 1935. The Japan entity, located in Minato, operates the Japanese-language version of arrow.com as its primary customer-facing platform and runs a multi-channel go-to-market combining direct enterprise field sales, inside sales, channel partners and resellers, and self-serve e-commerce. Its portfolio covers semiconductors, connectors, sensors, memory, relays, LEDs, amplifiers, development kits, and tools supplied through authorized franchises with suppliers including NVIDIA, Intel, Molex, Amphenol, TE Connectivity, Microchip Technology, Advanced Energy, NIC Components, and ECS Inc.

The company bundles distribution with adjacent service streams: supply chain and logistics, design engineering, and scalable manufacturing services. It also operates Arrow Sphere (cloud management and distribution platform), the Electronic Components API (programmatic catalog/inventory/pricing/ordering access), and Verical (secondary market sourcing platform). In November 2025, Arrow integrated Chip One Stop (チップワンストップ), a previously acquired Japanese electronic components distributor, into arrow.com, consolidating digital commerce and extending the global product lineup available to Japanese buyers.

Arrow Electronics Japan targets six primary verticals: Aerospace & Defense, Automotive & Transportation, Building Management, Energy Management, Factory Automation, and Healthcare & Medical. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers transact via quote-based and self-serve digital channels. Revenue mechanics combine transaction-fee distribution with professional and managed services revenue, with no Japan-specific revenue disclosure available — figures roll up to the publicly traded US parent.

Name

Arrow Electronics Japan

Legal name

Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Website

https://arrowjapan.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Arrow Electronics Japan is the Japanese subsidiary of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW), distributing semiconductors, connectors, sensors, and electronic components to enterprise and mid-market customers across aerospace, automotive, energy, factory automation, building, and healthcare verticals via arrow.com, Chip One Stop, and adjacent engineering and supply chain services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Components Distribution

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413), Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Semiconductors, ICs & Microcontrollers Retail (CRACAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Embedded, Maker Platforms & Development Kits Retail (CRACAKAI), RF, Antennas & Wireless Components Retail (CRACAKAM)

Keywords

• Electronic components distribution
• Semiconductor distribution
• Supply chain services
• Design engineering services
• Electronic components sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Minato

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Electronic Components Distribution: Global distribution of semiconductors, connectors, memory, sensors, and other electronic components to enterprise customers across multiple industries
2. Supply Chain & Logistics Services: Integrated logistics services helping customers optimize supply chain operations, procurement, ordering, and fulfillment
3. Design Engineering Services: Engineering and design expertise to accelerate customer innovation and product development
4. Manufacturing Services: Scalable manufacturing services for innovation and growth, supporting production needs

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arrow Electronics Japan distributes electronic components—semiconductors, connectors, sensors, memory, relays, LEDs, amplifiers, and development kits—through the arrow.com/ja e-commerce platform and direct enterprise sales. The company also provides integrated supply chain and logistics, design engineering, and scalable manufacturing services to enterprise customers in Japan and globally.

Product overview

Arrow Electronics Japan operates as a global electronic components distributor and B2B e-commerce platform (arrow.com/ja), offering an integrated portfolio of electronic components across categories including semiconductors, connectors, sensors, memory, wire and cable, relays, LEDs, amplifiers, development kits and tools. The platform is built around arrow.com as the primary customer-facing interface, supplemented by Arrow Sphere (cloud management platform), the Electronic Components API (programmatic access product), and Verical (secondary market sourcing platform). Services include supply chain and logistics, design engineering, and manufacturing. Arrow also integrated Chip One Stop's digital commerce capabilities into arrow.com, extending its global product lineup and digital procurement tools. The company serves industries including aerospace and defense, automotive and transportation, medical and healthcare, building controls, energy management, and factory automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arrow Sphere Arrow Electronics' cloud management and distribution platform that provides customers with tools for managing cloud infrastructure, procurement, and supply chain workflows in an integrated environment.
• Electronic Components API (電子部品API) Arrow Electronics' developer API enabling programmatic access to its electronic components catalog, inventory data, pricing, and order management capabilities for customers and partners building e-commerce or procurement integrations.
• Verical Arrow Electronics' secondary market platform for verified electronic components, providing access to a curated selection of parts for customers seeking alternative sourcing channels.
• Supply Chain & Logistics Services Integrated logistics services that help customers streamline supply chain operations, procurement, ordering, and fulfillment, supporting complex enterprise supply chain needs.
• Design Engineering Services Engineering and design expertise provided to customers to accelerate innovation and product development across multiple industry verticals.
• Manufacturing Services Scalable manufacturing services supporting customer production needs for innovation and growth across industries.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chip One StopcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2025Chip One Stop's reliable digital commerce has been integrated into arrow.com, combining their capabilities to provide customers with wider global product lineup, advanced digital tools, and seamless procurement, ordering, and fulfillment. The integration allows existing Chip One Stop users to sign in and continue using their accounts through Arrow's platform.
• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationArrow features NVIDIA Jetson Thor T3000 and T2000 modules - next-generation edge AI modules designed for humanoid robotics and autonomous systems, offering breakthrough performance, power efficiency, and scalability.
• Advanced EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced Energy's innovative medical power solutions feature high power density, ultra-low leakage current, superior EMI performance, and IEC 60601 compliance in compact designs for next-generation medical devices.
• Same SkyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSame Sky partnered with Arrow to deliver webinars on factory automation covering practical component selection strategies for robotics, motor drives, sensing, and thermal management systems.
• MolexcoreTechnology or IntegrationArrow offers Molex interconnects and antenna solutions including Multi-Hub antennas for IoT applications and FPGA development kits featuring Molex interconnect technology with Intel Agilex 5 E Series SoC FPGAs.
• AmphenolcoreTechnology or IntegrationAmphenol's energy storage solutions lead the path to a greener future with state-of-the-art solutions for both residential and commercial energy storage applications.
• NIC ComponentscoreTechnology or IntegrationArrow offers NIC Components' high-performance double-layer capacitor technology, exploring new double-layer capacitor innovations from NIC Components.
• TE ConnectivitycoreTechnology or IntegrationTE Connectivity provides future-ready AC and DC charging for EV infrastructure and AI machine visioning solutions for industrial automation and optimization, with Arrow distributing their products.
• Microchip TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrochip's latest embedded technologies for aerospace and defense applications are optimized for secure communications, radar/electronic warfare, and vehicle systems integration.
• ECS Inc InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationECS Inc MultiVolt Oscillators leverage innovative ASIC technology to improve performance while reducing current consumption and board space.
• IntelcoreTechnology or IntegrationArrow offers Intel Agilex 3 FPGAs with integrated AI capabilities and compact design, including the AXE5-Eagle FPGA development kit featuring Intel Agilex 5 E Series SoC FPGAs with Molex interconnects.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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