Chiba Boshu Biwa (Premium Loquat)

Boshu Biwa (房州びわ) — Chiba GI loquat · Chiba (Boshu / Minamiboso), Japan
Fresh & Specialty Fruit Chilled Emerging

Large, juicy juicy loquat from Chiba's Boshu peninsula, a recognized GI. Larger than Nagasaki Mogi, prized for gift presentation; harvested late spring/early summer.

The supplierBoshu biwa has been a Chiba specialty for generations; designated GI; faces succession/labor challenges noted in trade press.
Why it sells abroadLarge juicy GI loquat; rare seasonal Japanese gift fruit

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsJA grading; phytosanitary on export
Pack formatsCushioned gift boxes; 500g–1kg trays
Shelf lifeVery short (3–5 days chilled)
StorageChilled, cushioned
Minimum orderTypical: gift-box / air-consolidation level
Lead timeSeasonal (late spring)
CapacityLimited
Container loadAir-freight only
PricingTypical: ultra-premium
OEM / private labelNo
Wholesale & MOQTypical: premium gift pricing via JA
Key exporters & distributorsJA Awa, regional fruit exporters
Export regulationPhytosanitary certificate required; permitted to HK/SG/TW fresh; not approved for US/EU fresh. Bruise-sensitive cold chain.
Market demandNiche premium gift demand in Asia
How to source itJA Awa -> fruit exporter -> Asian importer
Verified sourceshttps://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2019/06/06/food/chiba-loquat-biwa/; https://j-fec.com/en/producer/
MakerJA Awa / Boshu (Minamiboso) loquat growers, Chiba
OriginChiba (Boshu / Minamiboso), Japan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Fruit
Available inHong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan
HandlingChilled
Price tierPremium
ChannelPremium/Gift
Export readinessEmerging
HS code0810.90
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