Gekkeikan Traditional Junmai

Gekkeikan · Kyoto (Fushimi)
Alcohol Sake Alcohol Established export

One of Japan's oldest (founded 1637) and most globally recognized sake houses, with strong overseas presence including US production in Folsom, California. A backbone restaurant/retail sake, it is among the most available Japanese sakes internationally for by-the-glass and cooking use.

The supplierGekkeikan Sake Co., Ltd. (Fushimi, Kyoto), founded 1637; ~388-year-old heritage brewer controlling ~25% of the US sake market via Gekkeikan Sake USA (Folsom, CA, est. 1989). Exports since 1902 (Hawaii). Highly B2B/English-ready with US production.
Why it sells abroad~25% US market share, longest US distribution heritage, local US brewing for freshness/logistics; trusted entry-level-to-traditional sake for mass retail

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CertificationsFSSC 22000 / HACCP: not publicly verified from Gekkeikan's own materials (only generic standard pages found; company safety page returned 404). US Folsom plant operates under FDA / US food-safety regime (confirmed: Gekkeikan Sake USA produces in Folsom, CA). Restate FSSC/HACCP as unverified.
Pack formats720ml, 1.8L, 375ml, 180ml cup (per Gekkeikan range) — keep as estimate.
Shelf life12 months recommended best-by — estimate.
StorageCool, dark; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 mixed case via importer; direct FCL for distributor accounts; US-made stock reduces import MOQ
Lead timeUS-produced lines ship domestically (days); imported lines Typical: ~6 weeks ocean
CapacityVery high — dual Japan + US (Folsom) production gives strong, stable supply
Container loadTypical: ~1,000 cases (720ml ×12) per 20ft
PricingEstimate: value-to-mid; FOB/ex-works ~USD 6–10/720ml wholesale equivalent
OEM / private labelNot publicly documented. Unverified.
Wholesale & MOQOwned US production + Japan export; case/pallet/FCL. Very broad availability through mainstream and Asian-food distributors.
Key exporters & distributorsJFC International, Mutual Trading, Wismettac Asian Foods
Export regulationUS TTB/COLA + state tier (also locally produced in CA); EU excise + labeling; shelf-stable.
Market demandBroad mainstream US/Asia demand; category anchor in grocery and Japanese restaurants; benefits from US local production
How to source itGekkeikan Sake (USA), Folsom CA for US accounts (confirmed US production/distribution arm); export division for Japan-made lines; JFC / Mutual Trading.
Verified sourceshttps://www.gekkeikan.com/; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gekkeikan
MakerGekkeikan Sake Co., Ltd.
OriginKyoto (Fushimi)
CategoryAlcohol / Sake
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, China +6 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMass
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2206.00
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