Hosokawa Hokkaido Dried Azuki Red Beans

Hosokawa · Japan (Hokkaido - Tokachi azuki belt)
Staples Beans & Anko Ambient Growing export

Hosokawa packs dried Hokkaido azuki (adzuki) red beans for export, sourced from Japan's main Tokachi growing belt prized for uniform grain and resistance to crumbling. Genuinely Japan-grown and exported, the dry-bean format is highly export-ready (ambient, long shelf-life) for home anko-making abroad. Listed by international Japanese-food retailers (e.g., Japan Centre). Positioned as authentic single-origin Hokkaido azuki.

The supplierTypical: Hokkaido bean packer specializing in dried azuki for retail/export.
Why it sells abroadSingle-origin Hokkaido/Tokachi azuki; export-ready dry format

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsNo public HACCP/Organic/phyto certificate found for the Hosokawa brand specifically. Confirmed: Hokkaido (Tokachi belt) azuki - Hokkaido supplies >80% of Japan's azuki, ~30% from Tokachi. Phytosanitary cert is a per-shipment trade requirement for dried beans, not a held company certification. Treat cert as: not publicly verified.
Pack formats250g and 500g retail bags (confirmed via retail listings).
Shelf life~12-24 months ambient (keep draft).
StorageAmbient, dry, cool.
Minimum orderTypical: case/pallet
Lead timeTypical: 4-6 weeks (incl. phyto)
CapacityTypical: large (Hokkaido supply)
Container loadTypical: ~20 MT/20ft bagged
PricingTypical: mid single-origin
OEM / private labelPossible (keep draft; not verified).
Wholesale & MOQTypical: USD 4-7 per 250-500g
Key exporters & distributorsJapanese-food importers (JapanCentre etc.)
Export regulationDried leguminous azuki beans; HS 0713.32 (small red/adzuki). Phytosanitary certificate for dried beans; bean import permits in some markets.
Market demandGrowing among home wagashi makers
How to source itTokachi (Hokkaido) growers -> Hosokawa packing -> Japanese-food importers -> overseas Japanese/Asian grocers (UK, US, UAE, EU listings).
Verified sourceshttps://www.japancentre.com/en/products/12978-hosokawa-hokkaido-dried-azuki-red-beans; https://deansfujiya.com/product/dried-red-beans-hosokawa-hokkaido-azuki-500g/
MakerHosokawa (Hokkaido azuki packer)
OriginJapan (Hokkaido - Tokachi azuki belt)
CategoryStaples / Beans & Anko
Available inUnited Kingdom, United States, France +3 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0713.32
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