Kagoshima Wagyu (Kagoshima Beef, A4/A5)

Kagoshima Kuroge Wagyu (鹿児島黒牛) · Kagoshima Prefecture (Kyushu)
Meat & Seafood Wagyu Chilled Established export

From Japan's largest wagyu-producing prefecture, Kagoshima Black has also won the 'Wagyu Olympics' and offers large, consistent, export-ready volume. A workhorse premium brand for overseas Japanese steakhouses and yakiniku, often the best value among top-tier named wagyu.

The supplierBrand-certified via Kagoshima livestock councils (Kagoshima Kuroge Wagyu). Kagoshima has Japan's largest Wagyu cattle population and strongest export-abattoir infrastructure (e.g. Nansatsu / JA-affiliated EU/US-approved plants). 2017 Wagyu Olympic overall champion. Most scalable premium Wagyu source for recurring export.
Why it sells abroadNational Wagyu championship pedigree + the deepest, most reliable export supply in Japan — ideal anchor for large recurring Wagyu programs.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsKagoshima Kuroge Wagyu brand certification + cattle-ID traceability (confirmed): the Kagoshima Meat Export Federation (k-meat.net) markets and exports the brand. Kagoshima is a main hub for halal wagyu production but halal is via dedicated halal lines/exporters, NOT inherent to the brand. EU-approved establishment / US-FSIS / HACCP / FSSC 22000: not publicly verified at brand level (plant-specific).
Pack formatsVac-pac primals and portion steaks individually sealed with cattle-ID; ~5-10kg/carton chilled or frozen.
Shelf lifeChilled vac-pac: ~30-45 days at 0-2°C (typical). Frozen: ~12-18 months at -18°C (typical).
StorageChilled 0-2°C or frozen -18°C or below.
Minimum orderTypical: chilled air from a few hundred kg; FCL reefer for frozen; well-suited to volume programs.
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks incl. export health certificate; highly export-experienced.
CapacityTypical: highest among premium Wagyu brands — largest cattle base in Japan, supports continuous container volume.
Container loadTypical: chilled airfreight + frozen reefer 20ft (~8-10t)/40ft (~24-26t).
PricingEstimate: premium-accessible — Typical $80-250/kg FOB by cut/grade.
OEM / private labelBrand only; spec portioning/processing available at export abattoirs.
Wholesale & MOQChilled and frozen primals/portions; airfreight chilled, reefer for frozen volume; foodservice and premium retail.
Key exporters & distributorsKagoshima livestock councils, Zen-Noh / JA ZEN-NOH Meat Foods, Starzen, Nippon Ham
Export regulationStandard wagyu regime (approved abattoir, AQS hygiene cert, 10-digit traceability). High production base makes it one of the most exportable brands at scale.
Market demandStrong HORECA + premium retail in US, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, EU, UAE; the workhorse export Wagyu brand.
How to source itKagoshima Meat Export Federation / JA Kagoshima → Kagoshima export abattoirs; JETRO; FOODEX JAPAN.
Verified sourceshttp://en.k-meat.net/kurobuta; https://osmeatshop.com/kagoshima-hokkaido-or-miyazaki-wagyu/
MakerVarious (brand-certified) — Kagoshima livestock councils
OriginKagoshima Prefecture (Kyushu)
CategoryMeat & Seafood / Wagyu
Available inUS, HK, TW +4 more
HandlingChilled
Price tierPremium
ChannelFoodservice
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code0201 / 0202
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