Aomori Nagaimo (Japanese Yam)

Aomori Nagaimo (青森長芋) — e.g. Joint Farm · Aomori (Nanbu) / Hokkaido (Tokachi), Japan
Fresh & Specialty Vegetable Chilled Established export

Long, crisp, mucilaginous yam (nagaimo) eaten grated (tororo) or sliced. ~1,500 t/yr exported (Aomori ~800 t, Hokkaido ~700 t), shipped to the US, Taiwan and Southeast Asia as both a cooking ingredient and a medicinal/health food for Asian-heritage consumers. Aomori's Nanbu region supplies >40% of Japan's output; Tokachi Kawanishi nagaimo holds a GI.

The supplierJoint Farm Co. (Aomori Nanbu) and regional JA (Tokachi, Hokkaido); large-scale nagaimo growers with confirmed long-running export to the US/Taiwan (Aomori nagaimo is a flagship export vegetable). Established B2B exporter with washing/packing and protocol handling.
Why it sells abroadCrisp grateable Japanese yam (tororo), distinctive viscous texture, health-food positioning; proven US/Taiwan export staple.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsPhytosanitary certificate: CONFIRMED-required for fresh nagaimo export (MAFF). US market access: CONFIRMED -- Aomori nagaimo is actively exported to the US (and Taiwan), used as ingredient/medicinal food; Aomori supplies ~40% of Japan's domestic nagaimo. JGAP / GLOBALG.A.P at grower level: NOT publicly verified. (Note: nagaimo is propagative-type produce; APHIS permit conditions apply.)
Pack formatsIndividually wrapped/sleeved tubers; export carton ~5-10kg; trayed retail packs; reefer-palletized. (draft retained)
Shelf lifeSeveral weeks to months at low temperature (good keeper for a root vegetable). (draft retained)
StorageCool/low-temperature storage; good keeper; protect from drying and bruising.
Minimum orderTypical: pallet to reefer FCL; LCL for smaller orders.
Lead timeTypical: 1-3 weeks incl. phytosanitary inspection.
CapacitySeasonal harvest ~autumn and spring digs; cold-storage enables broad availability.
Container loadTypical: reefer FCL/LCL; established US/Taiwan lanes.
PricingEstimate: mid-premium specialty vegetable; volume FOB.
OEM / private labelBrand only (regional brand); cut/processed formats negotiable. No producer-level private-label program publicly verified.
Wholesale & MOQContainer consignments via Joint Farm / regional JA to US & Taiwan wholesalers and retail chains; established buyer relationships
Key exporters & distributorsJoint Farm Co., JA Aomori / JA Tokachi, trading houses
Export regulationPhytosanitary certificate; nagaimo-to-US is established commercial trade (sold via Tokyo Central etc.). Roots cleaned/cured for soil-pest compliance.
Market demandEstablished US/Taiwan Japanese-grocery demand; Asian supermarket and health-food channels.
How to source itJA Aomori (Nanbu) and Hokkaido (Tokachi) export desks / regional shippers; vegetable trading houses; exported to US and Taiwan; JETRO; FOODEX. (Joint Farm Co. cited in draft is plausible but not independently confirmed as the maker.)
Verified sourceshttps://tokyocentral.com/aomori-nagaimo-2026/; https://www.aphis.usda.gov/ace/generally-authorized-non-propagative-plant-products
MakerJoint Farm Co. / regional JA (Nanbu, Aomori; Tokachi, Hokkaido)
OriginAomori (Nanbu) / Hokkaido (Tokachi), Japan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Vegetable
Available inUS, TW, SG, HK
HandlingChilled
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code0714.90
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