Ishimaru Seimen Dried Sanuki Udon

Ishimaru Seimen · Japan (Kagawa - home of Sanuki udon)
Staples Fresh & Dried Noodles Ambient Growing export

Ishimaru Seimen is a ~120-year-old Kagawa noodle maker producing dried Sanuki udon using domestic 'Sanuki-no-Yume' wheat and machine technology modeled on hand-cutting. Genuinely Japan-made and export-focused, it runs a dedicated overseas program and is listed by international Japanese-food retailers (e.g., Japan Centre). Positioned as authentic Sanuki dried udon for both home and restaurant use abroad. Shelf-stable format eases export vs. frozen.

The supplierFamily udon manufacturer ~120 years in Kagawa; uses Sanuki-no-Yume domestic wheat; strict food-safety; dedicated export site.
Why it sells abroadAuthentic Sanuki dried udon; domestic premium wheat; export-ready shelf life

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

Certifications(confirmed) HACCP-based food-safety management system; company states it has acquired international certifications for export. Specific scheme name (e.g. FSSC) not published. Founded 1904 (~120 years).
Pack formats500g dried udon bags (also 5x500g cases); semi-dried 300g knife-cut style; gift sets; foodservice cases (keep draft, refined).
Shelf life~18 months ambient for fully dried udon (maker-indicated); semi-dried shorter (refine from draft 12-24).
StorageAmbient, dry (dried); cooler for semi-dried.
Minimum orderTypical: case/pallet
Lead timeTypical: 4-6 weeks
CapacityTypical: large
Container loadTypical: high case count per 20ft
PricingTypical: mid premium dried
OEM / private labelPossible (keep draft; not verified).
Wholesale & MOQTypical: USD 4-7 per 500g pack
Key exporters & distributorsIshimaru (overseas program), Japanese-food importers
Export regulationDried wheat udon; HS 1902.19. Allergen (wheat) labeling; ambient.
Market demandGrowing in Western and Asian specialty channels
How to source itIshimaru Seimen (Takamatsu, Kagawa) export program -> overseas Japanese grocers (Japan Centre, Japacle, etc.).
Verified sourceshttps://isimaru.co.jp/overseas (HACCP + international certifications, est. 1904); https://ishimaruudon.com/
MakerIshimaru Seimen Co. (Takamatsu, Kagawa; ~120 years)
OriginJapan (Kagawa - home of Sanuki udon)
CategoryStaples / Fresh & Dried Noodles
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, Singapore +2 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code1902.19
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