Ishigaki / Okinawa Wagyu Beef

Ishigaki Gyu (石垣牛) / Okinawa Wagyu · Ishigaki Island & Okinawa Prefecture — Japanese Black raised in subtropical climate
Meat & Seafood Wagyu Frozen Growing export

Ishigaki Beef is a subtropical-raised Japanese Black brand from Okinawa's Yaeyama islands, marketed on its clean island environment and gained fame from G8 summit use. It offers fine marbling with a mild, clean flavor profile. Proximity to Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore makes it a natural export to nearby Asian luxury markets. Shipped frozen via approved processing.

The supplierYaeyama/Okinawa producer council; island-environment branding.
Why it sells abroadSubtropical island-raised Japanese Black; G8 summit pedigree; close to Taiwan/HK markets

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsIshigaki Gyu is a recognized brand certified by JA, Yaeyama District, Okinawa, Japanese Black (confirmed). Registered as a regional/community trademark in 2008 (confirmed). GI (Geographical Indication) registration NOT confirmed (it is a trademark, not verified on the MAFF GI register). Wagyu export requires importing-country-approved abattoir (confirmed framework). NLBC traceability standard. Very limited supply (~600-800 head/year).
Pack formatsVacuum primal; steaks; yakiniku slices.
Shelf lifeFrozen ~12-24 months; chilled vacuum ~30-45 days.
StorageFrozen -18C or below; chilled vacuum 0-2C.
Minimum orderTypical: ~1 pallet
Lead timeTypical: 3-6 weeks
CapacityTypical: limited island volume
Container loadTypical: ~18-22 t / 40ft reefer
PricingTypical: $60-140/kg by cut
OEM / private labelPortioning via exporter.
Wholesale & MOQFrozen -18C; MOQ ~1 pallet
Key exporters & distributorsOkinawa/Kyushu traders, Zen-Noh
Export regulationMAFF export-listed abattoirs; health cert. Permitted to TW, HK, SG, TH; BANNED in mainland China/Korea. HS 0201/0202.
Market demandStrong in nearby Taiwan/HK luxury dining
How to source itJA Okinawa / Ishigaki Beef Promotion Council -> exporter -> Asian importer.
Verified sourceshttps://wagyu-authentic.com/branded-wagyu/ishigaki-beef/ (brand definition, JA certification); https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/石垣牛 (community trademark 2008)
MakerJA Okinawa / Ishigaki Beef Promotion Council (Yaeyama)
OriginIshigaki Island & Okinawa Prefecture — Japanese Black raised in subtropical climate
CategoryMeat & Seafood / Wagyu
Available inTW, HK, SG, TH
HandlingFrozen
Price tierPremium
ChannelFoodservice
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0201 / 0202
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