Akitakomachi Rice (Japan-grown)

Akitakomachi · Japan (Akita Prefecture)
Staples Rice Ambient Established export

A leading Japanese short-grain cultivar bred from Koshihikari lineage, valued for balanced texture and value relative to Koshihikari. One of Japan's three bestselling table-rice varieties alongside Koshihikari and Sasanishiki. Exported as genuine Japan-grown premium rice into Asian and North American premium-grocery channels; also widely imitated by overseas-grown 'Japanese-style' rice.

The supplierJA Akita and regional cooperatives represent Akita Prefecture's signature variety; large prefectural coop system with established export channels. Typical: B2B/English support via prefectural export promotion and licensed exporters.
Why it sells abroadSoft, fragrant, well-balanced short-grain prized for cooling/lunch-box use (holds texture cold); strong Akita provenance and value-premium positioning.

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CertificationsPhytosanitary + radiation certificates standard for Japan-origin rice exports (confirmed export requirement). HACCP / ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 common at export millers but plant-specific: not verified for a named maker. JAS Organic offered on select lots as a category (confirmed the scheme exists), not verified for a specific brand. Halal/Kosher: not publicly verified and not typically pursued for plain rice.
Pack formatsRetail 2kg / 5kg bags; export 5kg x4/case or 2kg x10/case; foodservice 10kg / 30kg bags.
Shelf life~12 months from milling for polished white rice; best within ~6 months.
StorageCool, dry, ambient; away from sunlight and odors.
Minimum orderTypical: importer 1–5 t; FCL 20ft ~18–20 t.
Lead timeTypical: 3–5 weeks incl. milling-to-order and inspection.
CapacityTypical: large prefectural output; one of Japan's higher-volume premium varieties.
Container loadTypical: 20ft ~18–20 t; 40ft ~24–26 t. FCL ambient.
PricingEstimate: USD 2.80–4.50/kg FOB; slightly below top-tier Koshihikari but premium Japan-origin.
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label (importer house-brand bagging) common for rice via JA Akita / licensed exporters. Generic-category confirmation.
Wholesale & MOQVia JFC/Wismettac/Mutual Trading; MOQ pallet/container
Key exporters & distributorsJFC International, Wismettac/Nishimoto, Mutual Trading
Export regulationPhytosanitary certificate; import tariffs/quotas; origin labeling
Market demandSolid demand in HK/SG/TW retail and US Japanese supermarkets; sushi-rice and onigiri/bento category growth.
How to source itJA Akita / licensed exporters; importers JFC, Wismettac/Nishimoto; JETRO, GFP; FOODEX.
Verified sourcesMAFF Japan rice export documentation requirements; JFC International (jfc.com)
MakerJA Akita / regional cooperatives
OriginJapan (Akita Prefecture)
CategoryStaples / Rice
Available inHong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, United States
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelPremium/Gift
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1006.30
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