Hakubaku Organic Udon / Soba / Somen (dried)

Hakubaku · Japan; also an Australian plant for the organic range
Staples Fresh & Dried Noodles Ambient Established export

The leading exporter of dried Japanese traditional noodles — organic and salt-free udon, soba, somen, hiyamugi, ramen and cha-soba, plus baby noodles and mochi-mugi barley. Distributed across the US, UK, EU and Australia; clean-label (no-salt, organic) positioning broadens appeal beyond Japanese cooks. Note: the organic line is partly made at Hakubaku's Australian facility while core lines are Japan-made.

The supplierHakubaku Co. (The Kokumotsu Company) is a leading Japanese grain/noodle maker with a dedicated Australian plant for its organic range and strong Western-market export focus. Highly B2B/English-ready; pioneer of organic Japanese dried noodles for export, broad US/EU/AU retail presence.
Why it sells abroadThe leading certified-organic Japanese dried-noodle range with Western-market certifications and clean-label appeal — turnkey for natural/organic grocery channels seeking authentic udon/soba/somen.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsOrganic: confirmed - certified organic by Australian Certified Organic, USDA and JAS (Hakubaku FAQ). Kosher: confirmed - Organic Somen/Udon/Soba/Ramen/Cha soba/Yakisoba are Kosher-certified by Kosher Australia (Hakubaku FAQ). Vegan-suitable. Products >=95% organic. HACCP / food-safety at plants standard. Halal: NOT publicly verified - Hakubaku FAQ does not list halal; removed.
Pack formatsRetail 270g (9.5 oz) boxes/packs confirmed on retail listings; also 360g; case x8/x12; foodservice bulk.
Shelf life~18-24 months ambient for dried noodles.
StorageCool, dry, ambient; away from humidity.
Minimum orderTypical: distributor case/pallet in served markets; FCL for new-market import.
Lead timeTypical: 2–4 weeks (AU plant) / 3–5 weeks ex-Japan.
CapacityLarge — dedicated organic noodle production across Japan and Australia.
Container loadTypical: dried, light — 20ft ~1,500–2,200 cases (volume-limited); FCL ambient.
PricingEstimate: USD 2.00–4.00/retail pack wholesale; organic premium.
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label confirmed as a core competency - Hakubaku co-packs organic noodles for retail private label.
Wholesale & MOQHakubaku USA / distributors; MOQ case to pallet
Key exporters & distributorsHakubaku USA, Hakubaku Co.
Export regulationWheat/buckwheat allergen labeling (soba is a recognized allergen); organic certification; clean-label claims
Market demandStrong, growing demand in US/GB/FR/DE/AU/CA natural-food and mainstream organic retail; health/clean-label and Japanese-noodle trends.
How to source itHakubaku direct / Hakubaku Australia (organic range); natural-food distributors; FOODEX, organic trade fairs; JETRO.
Verified sourceshttps://hakubaku.com.au/faq/; https://www.hakubaku.com/products/japanese-traditional-organic-noodles/
MakerHakubaku Co. (The Kokumotsu Company)
OriginJapan; also an Australian plant for the organic range
CategoryStaples / Fresh & Dried Noodles
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France +3 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1902.19
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