Iga Beef (Iga-gyu, A4/A5)

Iga Gyu (伊賀牛) · Mie Prefecture (Iga region, Kansai/Tokai border) — Japanese Black, long-fed females
Meat & Seafood Wagyu Frozen Growing export

Mie's lesser-known elite Japanese Black from the Iga basin (separate from Matsusaka), prized locally and now appearing in export-brand listings; known for long-fattened, fine marbling.

The supplierIga beef council certifies Japanese Black raised in the Iga basin of Mie; production is small and tightly held.
Why it sells abroadRare long-fattened Mie brand distinct from Matsusaka

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsBrand-certified Japanese Black (confirmed): Iga-region Mie, regarded as foundation lineage of Omi Beef; ~7 fattening farms working on export expansion. HACCP (confirmed, producer-specific): at least one Iga breeding/fattening farm is HACCP-certified and produces an export line ('Ninja Wagyu'); export beef is processed at HACCP-certified Meat Processing Establishments per MHLW guidelines. Not all Iga producers are individually certified. Halal: NOT held.
Pack formatsVac-pack primals/portions
Shelf lifeChilled vacuum ~30-45 days; frozen ~12-24 months (typical)
StorageChilled 0-2C (vacuum); frozen -18C or colder
Minimum orderTypical: primal minimums
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks
CapacityTypical: low-volume artisan brand
Container loadReefer LCL
PricingTypical: $100-220/kg landed
OEM / private labelNo
Wholesale & MOQYes (limited)
Key exporters & distributorsspecialist wagyu exporters
Export regulationExport-approved establishment; MAFF certs; no CITES
Market demandNiche, connoisseur-driven
How to source itIga council/Mie feedlots (incl. HACCP-certified export farm) to export-certified processor to importer to fine-dining
Verified sourceshttps://www.optionstheedge.com/topic/food/ninja-beef-why-iga-one-most-elusive-and-rarest-wagyu; https://umashi.jp/otoriyose/sbg/meat/wagyu/kinki/mie/iga-beef/iga-beef-complete-guide/; https://eats.jp/en/detail/100238
MakerIga beef council / Mie (Iga region) feedlots
OriginMie Prefecture (Iga region, Kansai/Tokai border) — Japanese Black, long-fed females
CategoryMeat & Seafood / Wagyu
Available inSingapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan
HandlingFrozen
Price tierPremium
ChannelFoodservice
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0201/0202
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