Momoi Netting Co.

What Momoi Netting Co. does

Momoi Netting Co. (桃井製網株式会社) is a Japanese manufacturer of fishing nets, fishing lines, and industrial netting products, founded in 1905 and incorporated in 1935. The company is headquartered in Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture, and is a privately held family-owned enterprise under the Momoi family. It serves commercial fisheries, individual sports anglers, agricultural operators, and construction/safety-net customers in more than 100 countries.

The company's product portfolio spans gill nets, purse seine nets, trawl nets, trap nets, salmon seines, gill-net twine, nylon/polyester/fluorocarbon fishing lines, monofilaments, ropes, and ancillary industrial netting. Proprietary technology anchors the offering, including the Triple Knot knotless-knot method and the Marlon high-performance polyethylene yarn, both protected by patents and supported by a 120-year brand heritage that includes IGFA world-record association. Manufacturing is vertically integrated from monofilament extrusion through finished net assembly and is distributed across three production hubs: the Ako, Japan headquarters; PT. Indoneptune in Indonesia; and PRONARESA in Mexico. In 2024, the company extended into regenerated-nylon products via the ECONYL line developed jointly with Itochu Corporation and Aquafil.

The business model is hybrid. Commercial fishing nets are sold via direct B2B contracts on a quote basis to fishery operators and government tender channels (notably in Indonesia), while sports-fishing lines flow through retail and distributor channels to individual anglers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is contract-driven for the B2B segment. Recent adjacency moves include the Mrico seafood sales business (2020) as a downstream vertical, a Seaside Golf Garden driving-range operation, and a 2025 digital push via four dedicated YouTube channels alongside participation in DanFish International 2025 to extend European visibility. The company employs approximately 75 staff in Japan and 1,400 overseas, for a total headcount of roughly 1,475, with no external funding events disclosed.

Name

Momoi Netting Co.

Legal name

桃井製網株式会社

Website

https://momoi.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Momoi Netting Co. is a 120-year-old Japanese manufacturer of fishing nets, lines, and industrial netting, producing from integrated facilities in Japan, Indonesia, and Mexico and serving commercial fisheries, anglers, and agricultural operators across more than 100 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fishing Nets and Lines

NAICS

Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills (314994)

SIC

Knitting Mills (2250)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Ropes, Cords, Twines & Netting (Mooring/Lifting/Fishing/Load Restraint) (IMAOADAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Agricultural & Horticultural Technical Textiles (Crop Covers/Shade Nets/Mulch Fabrics) (IMAOADAJ)

Keywords

• Fishing net manufacturing
• Commercial fishing lines
• Agricultural netting products
• Monofilament extrusion
• Knotless netting

Headquarters

HQ city

Nakahiro

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fishing Nets and Fishing Gear: Manufacturing and sales of knotted nets (single, double, triple knot), knotless nets, fishing equipment materials including ropes, floats, anchors, and fishing twine.
2. Fishing Lines: Production and sale of monofilament and braided fishing lines for commercial (tuna longline) and sports fishing applications.
3. Land and Agricultural Materials: Sales of anti-animal nets (boar, deer, monkey, bird repellent), agricultural nets (trellis, pepper nets), fertilizers, safety nets, and golf practice nets.
4. Other Businesses: Seaside Golf Garden golf driving range operation, Mrico seafood sales project, and organic fertilizer sales.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Momoi Netting Co. manufactures and globally sells synthetic-fiber fishing nets (knotted and knotless), monofilament and braided fishing lines for commercial and sports fishing, fishing gear materials (floats, ropes, anchors, cages), and agricultural protection nets. The company operates one of the world's few fully integrated production lines from nylon monofilament extrusion through spinning, knitting, dyeing and finishing, supported by wholly-owned factories in Japan, Indonesia, and Mexico and a direct sales network spanning 100+ countries.

Product overview

Momoi Netting Co. is a comprehensive fishing gear manufacturer offering a diversified product portfolio centered on fishing nets and fishing lines. Core products include knotted fishing nets (available in Single, Double, Z/K, and proprietary Triple Knot varieties) and knotless netting for purse seine/set net applications. The company produces monofilament lines for commercial tuna longline operations, braided lines, and sports fishing lines under the MOMOI FISHING LINE brand. Land-based products include agricultural protection nets (wild boar, deer, monkey, bird repellent nets) and agricultural support nets (vine nets, yam nets, pepper nets). The company has diversified into non-fishing businesses including the Seaside Golf Garden golf driving range, the Mrico seafood sales business, and organic fertilizer sales. Sustainability initiatives include ECONYL® chemical recycled nylon fishing nets produced in partnership with Aquafil and Itochu.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MOMOI FISHING LINE: Sports and commercial fishing lines, including monofilament and braided lines for tuna longline, sport fishing, and recreational use. Products are IGFA rule-compliant and have set multiple world records.
• Mrico
• シーサイドゴルフガーデン (Seaside Golf Garden)
• EcoLoop Project

Products and services

• Knotted Fishing Nets (有結節網) Synthetic-fiber fishing nets with knots used for gillnets, available in Single (S/K), Double (D/K), Z/K, and proprietary Triple Knot (T/K) varieties; the Triple Knot is Momoi's patented design that prevents fatal mesh misalignment.
• Knotless Netting (無結節網) Knotless nets for purse seine and set net fishing featuring minimal fish damage, fast sinking, and reduced bulk; includes Russell Netting, Japanese Knotless Netting, and Moji Netting variants.
• Long Line Monofilament (Commercial) Commercial monofilament fishing line for tuna longline fishing with over 50 years of manufacturing history and stable quality for distant-water fisheries.
• Long Line Braid (Commercial) Braided main line for commercial longline fishing offering superior flexibility versus monofilament of similar size while maintaining equivalent strength.
• ECONYL Chemical-Recycled Nylon Fishing Nets Sustainable fishing nets produced from 100% chemical-recycled ECONYL nylon resin using Aquafil's depolymerization technology; achieves equivalent quality to virgin nylon with up to 90% CO2 emission reduction.
• Sports Fishing Lines (MOMOI FISHING LINE brand) Leisure fishing lines under the globally recognized MOMOI FISHING LINE brand, including monofilament and braided lines; the brand has set multiple world records in IGFA and JGFA tournaments.
• Fishing Gear Materials (漁具資材) Comprehensive range of fishing gear including floats, float lines, sinker codes, anchors, loop codes, aquaculture lines, squid and octopus lines, crab and shrimp cages, ropes (3-strand, twine, cross, danline), fishing twine, and anti-algae agents.
• Wild Boar Repellent Nets (猪よけ網) Agricultural protection nets preventing wild boar intrusion; available in standard and strong (stainless-steel reinforced) types for enhanced durability.
• Deer Repellent Nets (鹿よけ網) Deer protection nets made from non-salty material to prevent chewing; available in standard 20m and strong 50m long variants.
• Monkey Repellent Nets (猿よけ網) Nylon monofilament nets designed in a lace-curtain pattern that closes when touched, leveraging monkeys' aversion to entanglement.
• Bird Repellent Nets / King Line Series (鳥よけ網) Super-strong polyethylene nets with 20mm mesh suitable for bird and small-animal repellent applications, available in three sizes.
• Agricultural Nets (農業用資材) Vine nets for morning glory, cucumber, and peas; custom yam nets; pepper nets with reinforced selvage; and complementary fertilizer products including Super Soil.
• Seaside Golf Garden (シーサイドゴルフガーデン) Largest golf driving range in the western Harima region, operated as a subsidiary (桃井ネクサス株式会社).
• Mrico Seafood Sales (Mrico project) Seafood wholesale business started in 2020, sourcing fresh marine products from fishermen in Hokkaido and Ako for sale to restaurants.
• Organic Fertilizer Sales (肥料販売) Organic fertilizer sales as part of environment-friendly agriculture initiatives supporting the EcoLoop Project.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% CO2 emission reduction with ECONYL recycled nylon compared to petroleum-based nylon
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Aquafil S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2024Italian chemical company providing ECONYL brand chemical recycled nylon technology. Momoi uses Aquafil's depolymerization process to convert waste nylon back to raw materials for producing new fishing nets with equivalent quality to virgin materials. This partnership enables 90% CO2 reduction compared to petroleum-based nylon production.
• Itochu Corporation (伊藤忠商事株式会社)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2024Major Japanese trading company that has worked with Aquafil to expand nylon recycling business. Itochu collaborates with Momoi to collect waste nylon from various regions worldwide, particularly focusing on discarded fishing nets. The partnership aims to establish a circular economy model for fishing nets globally.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves22 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Toyobo Co., Ltd. Diversified Japanese fiber, film and industrial materials producer with a long history in synthetic yarn and netting — historical joint venture partner in PT. Indoneptune. Comparable on raw material side rather than finished fishing gear.
• Bridon-Bekaert (Bekaert Ropes Group): Global steel and synthetic rope/cordage manufacturer serving marine, mining, oil & gas and industrial markets; overlaps with Momoi in marine rope and heavy-duty cordage.
• Globeride, Inc. (Daiwa): Japanese fishing tackle conglomerate (Daiwa brand) producing rods, reels, lines and lures; partial overlap with Momoi's sports fishing line business but with a much broader tackle portfolio.
• Shimano Inc. Global leader in fishing tackle, cycling and rowing equipment; overlaps with Momoi only in the recreational fishing line and accessory category but at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Sunline Co., Ltd. Japanese fishing line specialist producing nylon, fluorocarbon and PE braided lines; competes head-to-head with Momoi in the domestic and Asian sports fishing line market.
• Sefar Group: Swiss precision fabric and netting manufacturer for industrial filtration, food/processing and technical applications; overlaps with Momoi in synthetic monofilament fabrics and engineered nets.
• Fitec International: Singapore-based fishing net and aquaculture equipment manufacturer serving the Asian and global longline/tuna market; competes with Momoi in commercial fishing twine and netting.
• Garware Technical Fibres Ltd. India-listed manufacturer of fishing nets, aquaculture nets, sports nets and technical textiles with global distribution. Closest publicly traded pure-play comparable to Momoi's core fishing net business.
• Y.G.K. Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of fluorocarbon, nylon and braided fishing lines under the YGK brand; directly comparable to Momoi's MOMOI FISHING LINE business in both commercial and sport segments.

Others

• Aquafil S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of ECONYL chemical-recycled nylon and a strategic partner of Momoi (since 2024); not a competitor but an upstream supplier and ecosystem participant in Momoi's sustainability roadmap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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