Aguni no Shio (Okinawa Bamboo-Branch Sea Salt)

Aguni no Shio · Japan (Aguni Island, Okinawa)
Seasonings Koji & Salt Ambient Growing export

Aguni Sea Salt is produced on remote Aguni Island northwest of Okinawa by trickling seawater down inverted bamboo branches to concentrate brine, then baking the crystallized concentrate in sun-greenhouses or simmering for two days -- a process taking over two months. The result is a mineral-rich, gently sweet sea salt with a soft crystal texture. It is sold in the US via Amazon and specialty channels. Artisanal, slow-made Okinawan salt for finishing and premium cooking.

The supplierAguni Island (Okinawa) artisanal sea-salt makers; bamboo-branch brine + slow bake/simmer
Why it sells abroadSlow two-month bamboo-branch Okinawan sea salt; mineral-rich finishing salt

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsTraditional-method artisanal (confirmed): Aguni no Shio (Aguni Island, Okinawa) hand-made in a small workshop using a tall 'vertical salt-field tower' where seawater trickles down branched bamboo to concentrate brine, then sun-dried/simmered; mineral-rich.
Pack formats250g pouches/bags (confirmed at retail; also 40g)
Shelf lifeIndefinite (salt); keep dry
StorageAmbient dry storage
Minimum orderTypical: case via importer
Lead timeTypical: US-stocked -> short lead
CapacityTypical: very small island production
Container loadTypical: LCL
PricingTypical: USD 10-18 retail per 250g
OEM / private labelBrand-led; limited OEM not publicly verified
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsAmazon US importers, gourmet salt retailers
Export regulationSea salt; no major allergens; mineral content; keep dry; declare origin
Market demandNiche-premium finishing-salt demand
How to source itAguni makers -> Amazon importers / Nishikidori (EU) / gourmet retailers -> US/UK consumers
Verified sourceshttps://www.amazon.com/Aguni-Sea-Salt/dp/B000FQKKRM; https://www.nishikidori.com/en/601-aguni-island-sea-salt-okinawa-aginu-no-shio.html
MakerAguni Island salt makers (Okinawa)
OriginJapan (Aguni Island, Okinawa)
CategorySeasonings / Koji & Salt
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelDTC/Online
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2501.00
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