Hakutsuru Yuzushu (Yuzu Liqueur)

Hakutsuru · Hyogo (Nada)
Alcohol Yuzushu Alcohol Growing export

A sake-based yuzu citrus liqueur, aromatic and tart-sweet, riding global enthusiasm for yuzu as a premium flavor. Backed by Hakutsuru's broad export network, it is one of the more widely distributed Japanese yuzushu and an easy specialty/cocktail SKU alongside umeshu.

The supplierHakutsuru Sake Brewing Co., Ltd. (Nada, Kobe), founded 1743; world's largest sake brewer (55+ countries). Yuzushu is its sake-based yuzu liqueur. FSSC 22000 certified; very B2B/English-ready.
Why it sells abroadBright, aromatic yuzu (Japanese citrus) liqueur from the #1 sake brewer; on-trend yuzu flavor for cocktails and aperitifs; reliable mass supply

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFSSC 22000 (confirmed, company-wide) — per Hakutsuru's own trade/quality page (covers their plum wine / liqueur lines as a company-wide FSMS). HACCP/ISO 22000 subsumed within FSSC 22000.
Pack formats720ml and 300ml (per Hakutsuru range); case configs not separately published.
Shelf life~12-18 months best-by (citrus liqueur); refrigerate after opening — estimate.
StorageCool, dark place; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 case via importer; FCL 1×20ft direct for distributor accounts
Lead timeTypical: 1–3 weeks ex-works + 4–6 weeks ocean
CapacityVery high — backed by world's largest sake brewer; reliable supply
Container loadTypical: ~1,000 cases (720ml ×12) per 20ft
PricingEstimate: accessible-premium liqueur; FOB ~USD 8–13/720ml wholesale equivalent
OEM / private labelNot publicly documented; no advertised OEM/private-label program. Unverified.
Wholesale & MOQHakutsuru export + Japanese-food/specialty distributors; case MOQ (12x500/720ml), often co-shipped with umeshu.
Key exporters & distributorsJFC International, Mutual Trading, Japan Centre (UK)
Export regulationLiqueur import: US TTB/COLA + state tier; EU excise + labeling; citrus/juice and sweetener content declared. (Processed liqueur unaffected by fresh-yuzu phytosanitary limits.)
Market demandStrong growth in yuzu-flavored drinks globally; pull across US/UK/FR/HK/Taiwan/SG/Korea/AU cocktail and specialty retail
How to source itJFC International (confirmed US distributor for Hakutsuru); Mutual Trading / Wismettac.
Verified sourceshttps://www.hakutsuru-sake.com/global/us/trade/service.html; https://sakeexpert.jfc.com/brewery/hakutsuru-sake-brewing-co-ltd/
MakerHakutsuru Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.
OriginHyogo (Nada)
CategoryAlcohol / Yuzushu
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France +5 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2208.70
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Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.