- June, 1961
- Jiro Inoue, the first CEO, established Inoue Machinery Co., Ltd.
- October, 1970
- Inoue Building is completed.
- November, 1978
- With global business expansion, the company is renamed Inoue Trading Co., Ltd.
- October, 1995
- Inoue Trading Co., Ltd. receives a commendation for the contribution in promoting imports by Director - General of Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry.
- July, 2009
- Inoue Trading Co., Ltd. receives a commendation for JETRO’s continuous membership award (20 years anniversary) by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).
- June, 2011
- The 50th anniversary since its establishment.
- October, 2013
- Yoshiro Inoue becomes the CEO.
- February, 2015
- EC business launched.
- September, 2015
- Export business of Japanese sake and other made in Japan products launched.
- August, 2016
- Inoue Trading Co., Ltd. is selected for a monitor of “container - logistics trial demonstration study at Hakata port”.