Iwami Ginzan / Shimane Premium Fig (Houraishi) — fresh & compote

Houraishi Fig (蓬莱柿) — West-Japan native fig · West Japan (Hiroshima / Shimane / Aichi), Japan
Fresh & Specialty Fruit Chilled Emerging

Houraishi, Japan's traditional native fig variety (smaller, jammy, less sweet than Masui Dauphine), grown in West Japan; exported as fresh seasonal fruit to nearby Asia and as compote/jam for broader markets.

The supplierHouraishi is the heirloom Japanese fig distinct from the dominant Masui Dauphine; niche premium and value-added preserve potential.
Why it sells abroadHeirloom Japanese native fig; jammy flavor; value-added preserve route

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsJA grading; phytosanitary on fresh
Pack formatsFresh cushioned trays; compote/jam jars
Shelf lifeFresh: very short chilled; compote: 12+ months ambient
StorageChilled (fresh) / ambient (compote)
Minimum orderTypical: tray/case (fresh); case (compote)
Lead timeFresh seasonal (late summer–autumn)
CapacityLimited fresh; scalable preserves
Container loadAir (fresh) / dry (compote)
PricingTypical: premium
OEM / private labelPossible (compote/jam)
Wholesale & MOQTypical: premium seasonal pricing (fresh) + preserve pricing
Key exporters & distributorsWest-Japan fig growers/processors via JA
Export regulationFresh fig highly perishable; phytosanitary cert by destination (HK/SG/TW feasible). Compote/jam shelf-stable, no phytosanitary barrier.
Market demandNiche premium fresh + steady preserve demand
How to source itWest-Japan fig growers -> JA/processor -> Asian importer
Verified sourceshttps://j-fec.com/en/producer/; https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/trends/foods/
MakerWest-Japan (Hiroshima/Shimane/Aichi) fig growers via JA / processors
OriginWest Japan (Hiroshima / Shimane / Aichi), Japan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Fruit
Available inHong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan
HandlingChilled
Price tierPremium
ChannelPremium/Gift
Export readinessEmerging
HS code0804.20 (fresh) / 2007.99 (compote)
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