Higashimaru Usukuchi (Light-Color) Soy Sauce

Higashimaru · Japan (Tatsuno, Hyogo Prefecture)
Seasonings Soy Sauce Ambient Established export

Higashimaru is one of Japan's representative usukuchi (light) soy sauce makers, based in Tatsuno, Hyogo with roughly 400 years of brewing heritage. Light soy sauce is essential to professional Japanese kitchens for seasoning broths and simmered dishes without darkening color. Higashimaru is carried by major Japanese-food distributors (JFC International, Tazaki Foods) and in EU/US Japanese groceries. Also produces oyster-dashi shoyu and other umami sauces.

The supplierMajor Hyogo usukuchi maker, ~400-year heritage, broad professional product line
Why it sells abroadBenchmark usukuchi for professional kitchens; deep distributor reach

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFoodservice-grade usukuchi (Tatsuno, Hyogo). Distributed at scale via JFC International (multiple SKUs: 4.75 gal bulk, 1.8L x6, 33.80fz x15) and NY Mutual Trading (1L). Halal/Kosher: case-by-case / not publicly verified (no certificate located).
Pack formatsRetail: 500ml / 1L. Foodservice: 1.8L (x6/case); 33.80fz (x15/case); 4.75 gal (JFC bulk).
Shelf life18 months unopened.
StorageCool, dark place; refrigerate after opening recommended.
Minimum orderTypical: case via foodservice distributor
Lead timeTypical: stocked in US/EU distributor warehouses
CapacityTypical: large industrial
Container loadTypical: FCL to JFC/Tazaki
PricingTypical: USD 6-12 retail per 1L usukuchi
OEM / private labelOEM/foodservice packing common (high-volume foodservice brand; category norm).
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsJFC International, Tazaki Foods, Mutual Trading
Export regulationSoy + wheat allergens; usukuchi is higher-salt; standard lines may contain alcohol/preservative - check label; not gluten-free
Market demandSteady foodservice and Japanese-grocery demand
How to source itHigashimaru -> JFC International / NY Mutual Trading / Tazaki -> restaurants & groceries (confirmed JFC catalog SKUs 04255, 06591, 32837).
Verified sourceshttps://www.jfc.com/product/item/04255; https://nymtc.com/mtc-food-item/1l-higashimaru-usukuchi-shoyu/
MakerHigashimaru Shoyu Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan (Tatsuno, Hyogo Prefecture)
CategorySeasonings / Soy Sauce
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France +2 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelFoodservice
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2103.10
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