Fueki Kinbue Kioke Saishikomi Nama Shoyu

Fueki · Japan (Kawajima, Saitama Prefecture)
Seasonings Soy Sauce Ambient Growing export

Fueki Shoyu of Kawajima, Saitama brews 'kioke (wooden barrel) craft soy sauce' largely by hand using traditional artisan methods. Its Kinbue saishikomi nama shoyu is a twice-brewed, unpasteurized variety fermented in wooden barrels for a complex, layered taste. The brewery is part of the cohort of kioke makers showcasing at FOODEX for export. Sold via Japanese-specialty e-commerce abroad.

The supplierSaitama family kioke brewery, hand-brewing focus, member of kioke-revival movement
Why it sells abroadHand-made kioke barrel saishikomi nama; FOODEX export visibility

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsOrganic ingredient sourcing confirmed (Fueki commissions pesticide/chemical-fertilizer-free Aoyama soybeans grown in Ogawa Town, Saitama) but no third-party organic/JAS certification publicly verified for this SKU. Kioke (wooden-barrel) traditional method confirmed; brewery est. 1789. Halal: not publicly verified. Kosher: not publicly verified.
Pack formatsRe-brewed raw soy sauce sold in 100ml and larger glass bottles (confirmed via s-shoyu store); draft 200ml/500ml plausible
Shelf lifeNot publicly specified for this SKU (draft estimate 18 months unopened retained)
StorageCool, dark place; refrigerate after opening (nama/raw soy sauce)
Minimum orderTypical: mixed pallet via export consolidator
Lead timeTypical: 8-12 weeks
CapacityTypical: small craft barrel output
Container loadTypical: LCL
PricingTypical: USD 15-25 retail per 500ml
OEM / private labelBrand-led (Kinbue brand); no public OEM/private-label program found
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsJapanese specialty exporters, kioke-barrel e-commerce
Export regulationSoy + wheat allergens; nama is unpasteurized; no additives; not gluten-free
Market demandGrowing among craft-shoyu enthusiasts and chefs
How to source itFueki Shoyu (Kawajima, Saitama) -> Nishikidori (EU) / s-shoyu specialty export -> overseas specialty retailers
Verified sourceshttps://shun-gate.com/en/okurimono/seasoning/okurimono_40.html; https://www.nishikidori.com/en/brand/71-fueki-shoyu; https://store.s-shoyu.com/en-us/products/sy030
MakerFueki Shoyu Brewing Co.
OriginJapan (Kawajima, Saitama Prefecture)
CategorySeasonings / Soy Sauce
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2103.10
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