Fukuoka 'Toyomitsuhime' Fig (premium fresh & compote)

Toyomitsuhime (とよみつひめ) · Fukuoka, Japan
Fresh & Specialty Fruit Chilled Growing export

Fukuoka-bred fig with exceptionally high sugar (~17 Brix), thin skin and creamy flesh. Fresh fruit is fragile and mostly domestic; export realistically via compote/kanroni and frozen, with limited premium fresh air-freight.

The supplierFukuoka prefectural variety promoted under brand control; growers ship premium fresh domestically and supply processors for compote/jam.
Why it sells abroadOne of Japan's sweetest branded figs; creamy texture; strong processed-ingredient potential.

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Certifications(confirmed) Toyomitsuhime is a Fukuoka prefectural-bred fig brand managed by JA growers. Per-shipment phytosanitary certificate applies to fresh fig export; HACCP applies to compote/processed lines per Japan's mandatory HACCP-based hygiene law (Food Sanitation Act, fully in force since 2021). Specific facility HACCP certificate and JGAP farm certificates not publicly verified.
Pack formatsFresh single-layer trays; compote jars; IQF frozen (draft retained)
Shelf lifeFresh ~3-5 days chilled; compote 6-12 months ambient/sealed (draft retained)
StorageFresh: refrigerate, handle gently; compote: ambient sealed, refrigerate after opening; IQF: keep frozen -18C
Minimum orderTypical: air lots (fresh) / pallet (processed)
Lead timeTypical: 2-3 days air (fresh); 4-6 wks sea (processed)
CapacityFresh harvest Aug-Oct; processed year-round
Container loadAir (fresh) / reefer or ambient (processed)
PricingTypical: premium fresh; processed negotiated per case
OEM / private labelYes (compote/jam supplied as an ingredient for buyers is plausible for the processed line; draft retained but specific OEM contracts not independently verified)
Wholesale & MOQTypical: premium fresh seasonal; processed per case negotiated
Key exporters & distributorsJA Fukuoka export desk, Kyushu food exporters via JETRO
Export regulationFresh fig from Japan: highly perishable; phytosanitary certificate required for fresh export and host-status checks apply for fruit-fly markets. Processed compote/frozen follow general food rules. Treat fresh US/AU access as NOT established.
Market demandNiche premium-fresh demand in SG/HK; processed for patisserie
How to source itJA Fukuoka fig growers -> exporter -> air freight (fresh) or sea (processed) -> overseas importer
Verified sourceshttps://www.maff.go.jp/e/policies/market/certification.html
MakerJA Fukuoka fig growers
OriginFukuoka, Japan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Fruit
Available inSingapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan
HandlingChilled
Price tierPremium
ChannelPremium/Gift
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0804.20
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