Frozen Sanuki Udon

Shirakiku (Sanukiya) / various · Japan (Kagawa Prefecture) and Japanese-style frozen producers
Staples Fresh & Dried Noodles Frozen Established export

Thick (1.7mm+), chewy Sanuki udon from Kagawa, most successfully exported in pre-cooked FROZEN form that thaws to near-fresh quality — a freezer staple in Japanese groceries and increasingly mainstream Asian markets (H Mart, Weee!). Frozen Sanuki udon is one of the strongest noodle-export success stories. Some frozen 'Sanuki-style' udon is also produced outside Japan (note origin on pack).

The supplierSanuki (Kagawa) udon makers produce authentic frozen udon; Shirakiku is the house brand of Wismettac/Nishimoto, a major Asian-food importer-distributor with strong global B2B/English operations and cold-chain network. Established frozen-export track record.
Why it sells abroadAuthentic chewy/springy Sanuki udon texture preserved by flash-freezing — restaurant-grade noodle quality with the convenience of frozen, the go-to for udon foodservice abroad.

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CertificationsFrozen-udon plants operate to HACCP / food-safety standards; export-grade frozen handling; radiation certificate standard for Japan-origin. Plain udon is typically vegetarian by ingredient. Halal: not publicly verified (no maker-specific halal certification found; do not assert). Shirakiku is a Wismettac house brand (confirmed).
Pack formatsFrozen individual portions ~200g x5/bag retail; case e.g. 200g x5 x8/case (40 portions); foodservice bulk packs.
Shelf life~12 months frozen (-18C).
StorageKeep frozen at -18C; do not refreeze after thawing.
Minimum orderTypical: frozen FCL (reefer) oriented; importer pallet+ within served markets.
Lead timeTypical: 4–6 weeks ex-Japan reefer.
CapacityLarge — frozen Sanuki udon is a high-volume export staple.
Container loadTypical: 20ft reefer ~10–12 t / ~1,000–1,400 cases; 40ft reefer ~double. Ships reefer FCL frozen.
PricingEstimate: USD 0.40–0.80/portion wholesale.
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label confirmed at category level - frozen udon is routinely private-labeled and Shirakiku itself is an importer house brand.
Wholesale & MOQFrozen distributors (Wismettac/Shirakiku, JFC); MOQ frozen pallet/container
Key exporters & distributorsWismettac/Nishimoto (Shirakiku), JFC International
Export regulationFrozen-food/cold-chain compliance; FDA prior notice (US); wheat allergen labeling
Market demandStrong, growing demand in US/CA/GB/AU/SG/HK Japanese restaurants and frozen retail; udon dining and frozen-Japanese category growth.
How to source itWismettac/Nishimoto (Shirakiku) and Kagawa frozen-udon makers; JFC; FOODEX; reefer logistics partners.
Verified sourcesWismettac/Nishimoto Shirakiku house-brand info; JFC International frozen noodle distribution
MakerKagawa udon makers (Sanuki); Shirakiku is Wismettac house brand
OriginJapan (Kagawa Prefecture) and Japanese-style frozen producers
CategoryStaples / Fresh & Dried Noodles
Available inUnited States, Canada, United Kingdom +3 more
HandlingFrozen
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1902.19
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