Higeta Honzen Premium Koikuchi Soy Sauce

Higeta · Japan (Choshi, Chiba Prefecture)
Seasonings Soy Sauce Ambient Growing export

Higeta Shoyu, founded 1616 in Choshi, Chiba, was the first company to brew soy sauce in the Kanto region and is among Japan's oldest companies (400+ years). Its 'Honzen' specially selected koikuchi shoyu is a premium dark soy sauce exported via Japanese-food channels and curated US retailers like Umami Mart. Choshi's maritime climate is considered ideal for slow fermentation. Premium dark-soy positioning for sushi and finishing.

The supplier400+-year Choshi brewery, Kanto soy-sauce pioneer, premium honzen line
Why it sells abroadKanto's oldest soy-sauce house; premium honzen selection

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsTraditional-method brewery (Higeta Shoyu, Choshi, Chiba; long-established koikuchi maker). No Halal/Kosher publicly documented.
Pack formatsRetail: 360ml premium bottle; larger foodservice sizes.
Shelf life18-24 months unopened.
StorageCool, dark place; refrigerate after opening recommended.
Minimum orderTypical: mixed pallet via importer
Lead timeTypical: 8-12 weeks
CapacityTypical: medium-large industrial
Container loadTypical: LCL/FCL via importer
PricingTypical: USD 12-18 retail per 360ml honzen
OEM / private labelOEM possible (established maker; category norm) — not separately certificated.
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsUmami Mart, Andale Market, Japanese specialty importers
Export regulationSoy + wheat allergens; honzen premium no MSG; not gluten-free
Market demandSteady premium dark-soy demand
How to source itHigeta -> US/EU specialty importers -> gourmet retail.
Verified sourceshttps://www.jfc.com/
MakerHigeta Shoyu Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan (Choshi, Chiba Prefecture)
CategorySeasonings / Soy Sauce
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2103.10
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