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Fishery Businesses for Sale & Business Succession

Search Japanese fishery businesses for sale — fishing rights, vessels and processing facilities, plus succession deals from owners without successors.

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Market Insight

Fishery M&A market trends

Japan’s fishing industry is aging fast — roughly 40% of workers are 65 or older — while new entrants remain scarce. Operations range from coastal and offshore fishing to set-net and aquaculture businesses, each governed by its own fishing-rights and licensing regime. Where owners once simply closed down for lack of a successor, more are now passing on fishing rights, operational know-how and sales channels through M&A. Key diligence points include whether fishing rights can be transferred, the condition of vessels and equipment, the relationship with the local fishery cooperative, and the continuity of catch records and customer contracts. MANDA supports matching that takes account of the sector’s regulations and local customs.

Latest Deals

Latest Fishery M&A deals

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speed-ma.com
30+ days ago

[Annual Revenue ¥150M] Purse Seine Fishing Business with Nearly 10 Vessels and a Large Workforce — Business Succession / M&A

ShikokuFishery
Employees
10–49
Asking pricefrom ¥67M
MANDA
30+ days ago

Fish Farming Business with Ties to Major Retail Chains

KyushuFishery
Asking price¥120M
MANDA
30+ days ago

Premium Seafood Wholesaler & Direct Retailer in Hawaii

OverseasFishery
Asking priceNegotiable
masouken.com
30+ days ago

[Chugoku-Shikoku Region / Primary Industry] Long-Established Fishery with 60+ Years in Business

中国・四国Trading Companies
Employees
100以下
Asking priceNegotiable
masouken.com
30+ days ago

[Fishing Gear Wholesaler @ Tohoku Area / Owns Warehouse with Over 1,200 sq m of Floor Space]

東北Trading Companies
Employees
10以下
Asking priceNegotiable
M&A CLOUD
30+ days ago

[Partner Advisor] Kansai Sport Fishing Boat Operation (Charter Fishing) / Leisure Business

近畿Leisure / Amusement
Employees
–5
Revenue
¥30M–¥50M
Asking priceNegotiable
speed-ma.com
30+ days ago

Kansai — Operation of a Sport-Fishing Charter Boat (Fishing Boat) & Leisure Business — Business Succession & M&A

関西漁業娯楽
Employees
10–49
Asking pricefrom ¥19.5M
M&A CLOUD
30+ days ago

[Partner Advisor] Fishery Company in the Shikoku Region Holding Rare Purse Seine Fishing Rights

四国Food
Employees
10–30
Revenue
¥100M–¥300M
Asking priceNegotiable
BizMa
30+ days ago

[Business for Sale] Agricultural Corporation in Central Hokkaido

HokkaidoAgriculture & Forestry
Asking priceUndisclosed
BizMa
30+ days ago

Checked by the Bizma Operations Office on 11/22 [Share Transfer] Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation, Processing & Sales

中部・北陸Agriculture & Forestry
Asking price¥50M–¥100M
BizMa
30+ days ago

[Seeking strategic partner] Seafood paste (kamaboko) manufacturer in Fukushima with large production capacity. *Sale also possible depending on price

東北Agriculture & Forestry
Asking price対象外

Who is it for

Who uses MANDA

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Owners considering business succession

For owners without a successor who want to pass on a healthy business. MANDA helps you find the right partner among buyer candidates nationwide.

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Buyers looking to grow

For companies seeking scale by acquiring strong businesses in the same industry. Advisors with sector expertise match you with the right deals.

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Companies entering new markets

For companies exploring entry into a new industry. Many deals let you acquire an existing business together with its people and customer base.

How it works

The M&A / business succession process

  1. STEP 01

    Consult an advisor

    An advisor with industry expertise hears your goals and requirements.

  2. STEP 02

    Deal matching

    Shortlist candidates anonymously and align intentions with the other party.

  3. STEP 03

    Due diligence

    Detailed financial, legal, and business review, with terms negotiated in parallel.

  4. STEP 04

    Agreement → Closing

    Sign the letter of intent and the definitive agreement, then close.

FAQ

FAQ

QWhat matters most in a fishery acquisition?⌄
Whether fishing rights and licenses can be transferred, the condition and renewal timing of vessels, gear and processing equipment, the handover of cooperative membership, the stability of past catches and earnings, customer contracts, and how crew skills will be passed on. Fishing rights in particular require approval from the local cooperative, so early confirmation is essential.
QWhen should a fishery succession start?⌄
Typical triggers are the owner reaching their 60s and feeling the physical strain, or a major vessel or equipment renewal looming. Plan around fishing-license renewals (usually every 5–10 years) and cooperative-membership matters, leaving enough time to transfer skills to the successor.
QHow are fishery businesses priced?⌄
A benchmark of two to five times annual operating profit is adjusted for the book and market value of vessels and equipment, the economic value of fishing rights, the quality of the fishing grounds and customer relationships. Small coastal operations may sell for a few million yen, while aquaculture and set-net businesses can fetch tens of millions or more.

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