Imuraya Anko (sweet azuki red-bean paste)

Imuraya · Japan
Staples Beans & Anko Ambient Established export

Ready-to-use sweetened azuki paste in tsubuan (chunky) and koshian (smooth) forms — the foundational filling for mochi, dorayaki, taiyaki, manju and ice cream. Imuraya (also famous for the Azuki Bar) exports tubbed/pouched anko that rides the global mochi and Japanese-dessert boom, sold beyond Japanese groceries into dessert-ingredient and bubble-tea channels.

The supplierImuraya Group is a leading Japanese azuki/anko and frozen-confection maker with established export. Strong B2B/English capability; the recognized branded anko supplier for retail and foodservice (wagashi, bakery, dessert).
Why it sells abroadThe branded, ready-to-use sweet azuki paste (koshian/tsubuan) trusted for wagashi, mochi, dorayaki and bakery — turnkey authentic anko for dessert manufacturers and Japanese-confection makers abroad.

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CertificationsImuraya Group plants operate to HACCP / FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 standards; radiation certificate standard for Japan-origin export. Plain anko is vegan by ingredient; allergen-labeled (may contain soy). Halal: NOT publicly verified for the anko paste - the JAKIM-halal Imuraya product is the 'Azuki Bar' ice cream made in Malaysia, not the anko paste; do not assert for anko. Kosher: not publicly verified.
Pack formatsRetail canned/pouch anko 130g / 270g / 300g-500g (koshian/tsubuan) confirmed on listings; foodservice 1kg+ tubs/cans; case x12/x24/case.
Shelf life~12-24 months ambient for canned/retort anko.
StorageAmbient unopened; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: importer case/pallet; FCL for volume.
Lead timeTypical: 3–5 weeks ex-Japan.
CapacityLarge — major anko maker with industrial capacity.
Container loadTypical: dense (canned) — 20ft ~16–20 t; FCL ambient.
PricingEstimate: USD 4–9/kg wholesale (foodservice lower).
OEM / private labelAnko is a strong OEM category and Imuraya supplies bakery/foodservice formats, but OEM as an open offering is not independently confirmed.
Wholesale & MOQJFC/Wismettac/dessert-ingredient distributors; MOQ case to pallet; foodservice bulk tubs
Key exporters & distributorsJFC International, Wismettac/Nishimoto
Export regulationStandard packaged food; sugar/preservative disclosure; allergen if any added
Market demandGrowing demand in US/GB/FR/CA/AU/SG; mochi/dorayaki/Japanese-dessert and bubble-tea/red-bean trends; bakery foodservice.
How to source itImuraya export / Imuraya group; importers JFC, Wismettac; FOODEX; dessert/bakery distributors.
Verified sourcesImuraya Tsubuan/Koshian retail listings (pack sizes); https://blog.halal-navi.com/en/halal-ice-cream-japan/ (halal is for Azuki Bar ice cream, not anko paste)
MakerImuraya Group
OriginJapan
CategoryStaples / Beans & Anko
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France +3 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelPremium/Gift
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2005.99
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