Kadoya Pure Sesame Oil (Toasted)

Kadoya · Japan
Seasonings Sesame Ambient Established export

The leading premium Japanese toasted sesame oil (165+ years of craft), exported to 30+ countries with the US as its largest market since entering 50+ years ago. Its deep-roasted aroma is a high-impact finishing oil distinct from Chinese/Korean sesame oils; Kadoya is also developing milder variants for Western cuisine. Widely stocked at H Mart and Asian/mainstream grocery.

The supplierKadoya Sesame Mills (founded 1858, Shodoshima, Kagawa). Japan's #1 sesame-oil brand; 160+ years of milling. Strong export track record and English B2B; the benchmark toasted sesame oil worldwide.
Why it sells abroadThe 1858-founded benchmark pure toasted sesame oil; intense aroma prized across Japanese, Korean and Chinese cooking; the trusted name for both retail and B2B ingredient use.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsKosher: (confirmed) — Kadoya Sesame Mills is OU Kosher certified (since 2012; all US-export sesame oil carries kosher). Halal: (confirmed) — Kadoya acquired halal certification in 2017 (primarily for Asian markets). FSSC/HACCP at plant: industry-standard. Vegan.
Pack formatsRetail: 56g/163g/327ml/740g bottles & cans. Foodservice: 1.65kg/3.5kg cans; bulk drums on request. Cases of 6-12.
Shelf life18-24 months unopened (toasted oil; antioxidant-stable).
StorageCool, dark place; reseal after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 pallet via Kadoya/importer; FCL ex-Japan.
Lead timeTypical: 6-10 weeks ex-Japan.
CapacityHigh — leading sesame-oil mill.
Container loadTypical: ~18-20 pallets per 20ft.
PricingEstimate: $8-15/L wholesale (premium toasted); confirm via Kadoya.
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label and bulk sesame-oil ingredient supply available (Kadoya is a 1858-founded global sesame supplier; category/B2B norm).
Wholesale & MOQKadoya overseas partnerships + JFC/Wismettac/Mutual Trading and natural-foods distributors; retail and foodservice; case MOQ.
Key exporters & distributorsKadoya (global), JFC International, Wismettac, Mutual Trading
Export regulationSesame is a declarable allergen (US FASTER Act 2023; EU); oil purity/adulteration standards; 'toasted/roasted' labeling; organic certs add value.
Market demandStrong and broad — pan-Asian foodservice/retail, dressings, finishing oil; steady global growth with Asian-cuisine penetration.
How to source itDirect via Kadoya export / Kadoya USA; JFC/Wismettac & Asian-grocery distributors; JETRO, FOODEX.
Verified sourceshttps://twitter.com/KosherAlerts/status/202026049259835392; https://www.theworldfolio.com/interviews/kadoya-expands-globally-with-premium-sesame-oil-and-localized-flavors/6825/; https://mykosherfish.com/product/kadoya-roasted-sesame-oil/
MakerKadoya Sesame Mills (founded 1858)
OriginJapan
CategorySeasonings / Sesame
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1515.50
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