Aoiumi Okinawa Sea Salt (Itoman, since 1973)

Aoiumi · Japan (Itoman, Okinawa)
Seasonings Koji & Salt Ambient Growing export

Okinawa's first salt manufacturer (1973), producing mineral-rich sea salt from seawater drawn 2,000m off Itoman. Positioned for global expansion from Okinawa.

The supplierFounded 1973; first salt maker in Okinawa; deep-seawater (2,000m offshore Itoman) mineral-rich sea salt; explicit Japan-to-world expansion vision.
Why it sells abroadDeep-seawater Okinawa sea salt; pioneer Okinawan salt brand with export ambition

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFood-grade; deep-seawater mineral profile (confirmed): Aoiumi (Itoman, Okinawa; first salt maker in Okinawa, since 1973) uses seawater collected ~2,000m offshore, slow open-pan evaporation, no additives, mineral/trace-element rich.
Pack formatsRetail pouches (40g / 500g) (confirmed); bulk for foodservice plausible
Shelf lifeIndefinite (salt); keep dry
StorageAmbient dry storage
Minimum orderTypical: case retail; bulk foodservice
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks ex-Japan
CapacityTypical: established Okinawa producer
Container loadTypical: FCL feasible; LCL for mixed
PricingMid-premium Okinawan sea salt
OEM / private labelPossible private label; not publicly verified
Wholesale & MOQYes (via importers/distributors)
Key exporters & distributorsAoiumi (direct/export agent), Japanese-food importers
Export regulationSalt; mineral profile; no major allergens
Market demandGrowing — Okinawan-origin and mineral-rich salts trending in gourmet channel
How to source itVia Japanese-food importers (MYCONBINI, JAPAN EXPRESS) or direct Aoiumi inquiry
Verified sourceshttps://www.amazon.com/AOIUMI-Okinawa-Sea-Salt-Sweetness/dp/B0DHC3W3TD; https://www.aoiumi.okinawa/aboutus.html
MakerAoiumi Co. (Okinawa)
OriginJapan (Itoman, Okinawa)
CategorySeasonings / Koji & Salt
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelPremium/Gift
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code250100
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