Frozen young green soybeans in the pod — the gateway Japanese product on virtually every overseas sushi menu and in mainstream frozen aisles. Premium Japan-origin (notably Yamagata dadacha-mame) is a small high-value subset; most globally traded frozen edamame is grown to Japanese spec outside Japan.
The supplierJapan-origin premium growers/packers (e.g. Yamagata dadacha-mame specialty) plus Japanese-spec contract production in TW/TH/CN for cost-volume. IQF blanch-and-freeze lines; dual-tier offering (premium Japan-origin vs Japanese-spec import).
Why it sells abroadDual tier: affordable Japanese-spec IQF for mass retail + premium Japan-origin specialty (Yamagata dadacha-mame) with distinctive aroma/sweetness as a differentiator.
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CertificationsHACCP / FSSC 22000 / BRCGS for Western retail / GLOBALG.A.P. at farms / allergen (soy) labeling / pesticide-residue compliance: typical for the category but not publicly verified for the specific (unnamed) suppliers in this listing.
Pack formatsIQF salted pods in retail bags and bulk; retail 400-500g bags ×N/case; foodservice 1kg ×10/case (10kg).
Shelf lifeFrozen: ~18-24 months at -18°C or below (typical).
StorageFrozen -18°C or below.
Minimum orderTypical: FCL reefer; LCL via consolidators.
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks incl. documentation; seasonal for Japan-origin premium.
CapacityTypical: high overall (Japanese-spec import); limited for premium Japan-origin specialty.
Export regulationVegetable frozen product — lighter (non-veterinary) regime: standard food-hygiene/HACCP, pesticide MRLs, allergen (soy) labelling; GMO-status declaration in some markets. Easiest cold-chain seafood-adjacent line to ship worldwide.
Market demandMass retail + food service in US, UK, Germany, France, Singapore, worldwide; staple appetizer/snack with premium upsell.
How to source itJapanese frozen-veg suppliers (premium Japan-origin, e.g. Yamagata dadacha-mame) + Japanese-spec growers in TW/TH/CN; JETRO/GFP; FOODEX JAPAN, Anuga/SIAL.
OriginJapan-origin premium (e.g. Yamagata dadacha-mame) + Japanese-spec from TW/TH/CN
CategoryMeat & Seafood / Edamame
Available inWorldwide
HandlingFrozen
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code0710 / 2004
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