Asahi Slat Canned Chu-Hi (export-spec)

Asahi Slat (Asahi) · Japan (export-spec production)
Alcohol RTD Alcohol Growing export

Asahi exports canned chu-hi style RTDs under its Slat and related sub-brands, capitalizing on global demand for Japanese-style fruit highballs. The category is booming in Australia, North America and the UK, and Asahi's distribution scale supports volume programs. Bright fruit flavors and clean, low-bitterness profiles drive trial. These RTDs ship in export-spec formats.

The supplierAsahi Breweries, part of Asahi Group Holdings, produces a portfolio of canned chu-hi RTDs and exports export-spec formats leveraging its large-scale distribution.
Why it sells abroadScale-backed Japanese chu-hi RTD into the booming global hard-seltzer/RTD market

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFood sanitation compliance; export-compliant labeling (standard). HACCP/FSSC 22000 (Asahi group): not publicly verified per-SKU. No halal/organic/kosher certification found.
Pack formats330-350ml cans; multipacks/cases. Confirmed via retail/trade listings.
Shelf life~9-12 months best-by (RTD).
StorageCool, dark; chill before serving.
Minimum orderTypical: pallet-level via distributors
Lead timeTypical: standard distributor lead times
CapacityTypical: very large scale
Container loadTypical: full FCL standard
PricingMass
OEM / private labelNo — Asahi-controlled RTD brand.
Wholesale & MOQVia Asahi global distribution and beverage importers; MOQ by pallet
Key exporters & distributorsAsahi Group distribution network
Export regulationAlcohol import license; US TTB COLA + state (RTD classification varies by base); EU/AU excise on RTDs; bilingual/English labeling with ABV and allergens.
Market demandGrowing in AU/US/UK
How to source itVia Asahi distribution partners per market (Asahi Breweries).
Verified sourceshttps://www.asahibeer.co.jp/english/
MakerAsahi Breweries, Ltd.
OriginJapan (export-spec production)
CategoryAlcohol / RTD
Available inAustralia, United States, United Kingdom +3 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMass
ChannelMass
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2208.90
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