Higashi Foods Kagoshima-Style Tonkotsu Stick Ramen

Higashi Foods (Higashimaru) · Japan (Kagoshima)
Staples Instant Noodles Ambient Growing export

Kagoshima maker exporting stick-style and spicy tonkotsu pork-stock ramen rooted in southern Kyushu flavor profiles, distributed through UK/Western Asian-food retail (e.g. Japan Centre). Adds southern-Kyushu regional depth to the exported instant-ramen long tail.

The supplierKagoshima-based maker of tonkotsu/southern-Kyushu instant & stick ramen with overseas retail presence.
Why it sells abroadAuthentic Kagoshima/southern-Kyushu tonkotsu profile

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsX: not publicly verified. No HACCP/ISO cert found published for Higashi Foods/Higashimaru. Product confirmed as genuine export item (Product of Japan) widely distributed across UK retailers.
Pack formatsStick-ramen single & multi-packs confirmed: 2-serving 160g; 5-pack (~390-392.5g); single 78-78.5g sachets; original & spicy tonkotsu variants
Shelf life~6-12 months (ambient instant; not maker-published, kept as draft typical)
StorageAmbient, cool/dry
Minimum orderTypical: case/pallet via importers
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks ocean
CapacityTypical: regional-scale maker
Container loadTypical: pallet/container via importer
PricingTypical: mid-tier importer pricing
OEM / private labelX: not publicly verified — no OEM/private-label evidence. Kept draft as plausible/unconfirmed.
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsHigashi Foods / Higashimaru Co., Ltd.
Export regulationWheat allergen; pork-derived (non-halal); destination import rules
Market demandRegional-ramen discovery in Europe/US
How to source itVia UK/European importers — confirmed distribution through Yutaka (London), Japan Centre, WaNaHong, Starry Mart, Matthew's Foods, Zing Asia
Verified sourceshttps://shop.yutaka.london/products/higashi-foods-spicy-tonkotsufu-kagoshima-ramen-5x78g; https://www.japancentre.com/en/products/18097-higashi-foods-kagoshima-style-spicy-tonkotsu-pork-stock-flavour-ramen; https://www.wanahong.co.uk/product/higashi-foods-tonkotsu-kagoshima-ramen-5-packs-392-5g/
MakerHigashi Foods / Higashimaru Co., Ltd. (Kagoshima, Kyushu)
OriginJapan (Kagoshima)
CategoryStaples / Instant Noodles
Available inUnited Kingdom, EU, United States
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code1902.30
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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.