Kameda Kaki no Tane (Kameda Crisps)

Kameda Seika · Japan
Snacks & Sweets Rice Cracker Ambient Established export

Crescent-shaped soy-glazed spicy rice crackers mixed with peanuts, a long-seller since 1966 and Japan's defining 'beer snack.' Sold overseas as 'Kameda Crisps' via KAMEDA USA (est. 2008), which also runs private-label for major US retail chains. Kameda holds ~30% of Japan's rice-cracker market and operates in the US, China, Thailand and Vietnam.

The supplierMajor rice-cracker leader: Kameda Seika Co., Ltd. — Japan's largest rice-cracker maker, listed, with overseas plants (US 'Kameda Crisps', Asia) and strong English B2B/export operations.
Why it sells abroadIconic spicy-soy rice cracker + peanut mix (the original 'Kaki no Tane'); savory beer-snack crossover, repositioned globally as 'Kameda Crisps' for Western palates.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsPeanut allergen (classic version with peanuts) — confirmed. PEANUT-FREE / reformulated US 'Kameda Crisps' produced via Kameda USA. Halal: not publicly verified. Kosher: not publicly verified. Kameda FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 + HACCP typical; US operations SQF plausible. Verify Halal/Kosher per plant/SKU.
Pack formatsRetail: multi-pack bag ~130-200g (individual portions); US 'Kameda Crisps' bags. Typical case: bag x12/case. (keep claimed)
Shelf lifeTypical 6-9 months ambient (fried/baked rice cracker). (keep claimed)
StorageAmbient, cool/dry (avoid humidity — crackers soften).
Minimum orderTypical: importer case minimums; US-produced reduces Americas import friction; FCL for Japan-direct.
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks US-produced; 4-8 weeks Japan-direct.
CapacityVery high; Japan + overseas plants.
Container loadTypical: 20ft ~1,500-2,200 cartons (light snack).
PricingEstimate: JPY ~150-280 per bag FOB.
OEM / private labelYes — CONFIRMED. Kameda Seika (Japan's #1 rice-cracker maker, ~30% domestic share) runs significant OEM/private-label: Kameda USA supplies private-brand rice snacks to major U.S. retailers; alliances/JVs (SESMARK FOODS US, Kameda LT Foods India). Private-label available — inquire.
Wholesale & MOQKAMEDA USA direct + private-label to US chains; Asian-grocery distributors; MOQ by case
Key exporters & distributorsKameda Seika, KAMEDA USA Inc.
Export regulationPeanut + soy + wheat allergens (significant — peanut is in the core mix); flavor-enhancer disclosure; spicy variants may use colours; long ambient shelf life.
Market demandStrong; savory Japanese-snack and better-for-you rice-cracker trend; US (own-plant) mainstream + Asian grocery CN/TH/VN/TW/HK/SG; growing health-snack channel.
How to source itKameda USA / Kameda Seika export division / authorized distributors; direct B2B and OEM inquiry; FOODEX; JETRO/GFP. (keep claimed)
Verified sourceshttps://www.kamedaseika.co.jp/en/company/overseas-business/; https://www.kamedaseika.co.jp/en/company/group/
MakerKameda Seika Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan
CategorySnacks & Sweets / Rice Cracker
Available inUnited States, China, Thailand +5 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1905.90
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