Fundokin Soy Sauce (Kyushu Naturally Brewed)

Fundokin · Japan (Usuki City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu)
Seasonings Soy Sauce Ambient Established export

Naturally brewed Kyushu-style soy sauce from a house founded in 1861, home to the Guinness-recognized world's largest wooden brewing barrel (9m). Sweeter Kyushu shoyu profile alongside a broad miso/dressing/ponzu line.

The supplierFounded 1861 in Usuki, Oita. Produces soy sauce, miso, dressings, sauces, brewing vinegar, kabosu ponzu, yuzu kosho. Each factory holds ISO 9001; shoyu/miso plants are JAS Certified Organic processing facilities. Exhibits at FOODEX with English export catalog.
Why it sells abroadKyushu sweet-style shoyu; Guinness-record barrel heritage; ISO 9001 + JAS organic; full seasoning portfolio from one maker

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsConfirmed: ISO 9001 (each factory); JAS Certified Organic Processed Food Factory (shoyu & miso factories). Fundokin (Usuki, Oita, Kyushu; founded 1861) also makes a special Halal soy sauce for Muslim customers (~700 varieties).
Pack formats500ml / 1L / 1.8L PET bottles; foodservice bulk (typical/retail; range confirmed)
Shelf life18-24 months ambient (typical)
StorageAmbient; refrigerate after opening
Minimum orderTypical: pallet/mixed-container for export
Lead timeTypical: 30-60 days from order to FOB
CapacityTypical: large-scale automated soy/miso plant in Usuki
Container loadTypical: 20ft mixed seasoning load
PricingTypical: importer wholesale, mid-tier
OEM / private labelPrivate-label / dressing OEM via dressings factory (confirmed — dressings are the most profitable line, made for many buyers)
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsFundokin Shoyu Co., Ltd., JFC International, Wismettac Asian Foods
Export regulationFDA prior notice (US); allergen labeling (soy, wheat). JAS Organic on certified SKUs.
Market demandSteady US Japanese-grocery demand; Kyushu regional flavor niche
How to source itDirect from Fundokin export desk or via JFC / Wismettac US importers
Verified sourceshttps://www.fundokin-english.com/factory/soysauce.php; https://business.columbia.edu/sites/default/files-efs/imce-uploads/CJEB/Documents/Fundokin%20Shoyu%20Co.Final_.pdf
MakerFundokin Shoyu Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan (Usuki City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu)
CategorySeasonings / Soy Sauce
Available inUnited States
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2103.10
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