Bulldog Tonkatsu Sauce

Bulldog · Japan
Seasonings Sauce Ambient Growing export

Japan's most famous tonkatsu/'sosu' brand, a thick fruit-and-vegetable brown sauce for fried cutlets and many Japanese dishes. The most widely recognized Japanese brown sauce on Amazon in the US and a default for home katsu. Sits at the heart of the Japanese Worcestershire-style sauce family.

The supplierBull-Dog Sauce Co. (founded 1902, Tokyo; listed). Japan's most iconic Worcestershire/tonkatsu sauce maker. Long export history via importers; English B2B via trading partners.
Why it sells abroadThe iconic Bull-Dog tonkatsu/Worcestershire brand — instant authenticity recognition for Japanese-cuisine retail and foodservice.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFSSC 22000 / HACCP at main plants (Bull-Dog; industry-standard). Halal/Kosher: not publicly verified (no Bull-Dog halal/kosher certificate located — verify per SKU).
Pack formatsRetail: 300ml/500ml bottles. Foodservice: 1.8L/2L bulk; cases of 6-12.
Shelf life18-24 months unopened; refrigerate after opening.
StorageCool, dark place; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: importer pallet; FCL ex-Japan.
Lead timeTypical: 6-10 weeks ex-Japan.
CapacityHigh — leading domestic brand.
Container loadTypical: ~18-20 pallets per 20ft.
PricingEstimate: $3-6/kg wholesale; confirm via importer.
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label and foodservice bulk supply available (Bull-Dog is an established manufacturer; category norm).
Wholesale & MOQJFC/Wismettac/Mutual Trading into Asian and mainstream grocery and e-commerce; case MOQ.
Key exporters & distributorsJFC International, Wismettac, Mutual Trading
Export regulationAllergen labeling (soy, wheat, fruit; possible fish/anchovy); high-sugar declaration; additive declaration.
Market demandSteady-to-growing with katsu/Japanese-comfort-food trend; strong Asian-grocery and Japanese-restaurant pull.
How to source itVia Japanese-food importers (JFC, Wismettac, regional); JETRO, FOODEX.
Verified sourceshttps://www.jfc.com/
MakerBull-Dog Sauce Co.
OriginJapan
CategorySeasonings / Sauce
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, Australia +2 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2103.90
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