Kibun Surimi Seafood (Kani-kama / Crab Sticks)

Kibun (紀文) · Japan brand — global production (US, Netherlands, China) + Japan
Meat & Seafood Surimi & Fishcake Chilled Established export

Japan's largest surimi maker; flagship crab-flavored seafood (kani-kama sticks/chunks) sold as 'surimi' in Europe and 'imitation crab' in North America, plus hanpen and other fish-paste lines.

The supplierKibun Foods Inc. is the No.1 Japanese surimi/fish-paste firm; Kibun Foods (U.S.A.) in Seattle distributes in North America and exports ingredients; the group also has Netherlands and China bases.
Why it sells abroadCategory-defining Japanese kani-kama brand with local manufacturing in key markets

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHACCP at all factories + FSSC 22000 (confirmed via Kibun corporate quality page). Kibun Foods (U.S.A.), Inc. (Seattle) is a confirmed wholly-owned subsidiary. Approved establishments at each base / BRC/IFS for EU supply: claimed but not publicly verified (Netherlands/China production bases not confirmed in public sources — only Japan factories and the Seattle US subsidiary are confirmed).
Pack formatsRetail packs (e.g. 250g/500g sticks) & foodservice bulk.
Shelf lifeChilled ~30-60 days; frozen formats longer (typical).
StorageChilled 0-10°C or frozen -18°C or below (format-dependent).
Minimum orderTypical: case/pallet minimums
Lead timeTypical: in-region stock; 1-3 weeks
CapacityTypical: industrial multi-plant
Container loadReefer 20ft/40ft
PricingTypical: $5-12/kg foodservice surimi
OEM / private labelYes — large OEM/private-label capability (typical for a major surimi maker).
Wholesale & MOQYes
Key exporters & distributorsKibun Foods (U.S.A.), Inc., Kibun Group overseas units
Export regulationApproved processing establishments; FDA/EU seafood controls; no CITES
Market demandHigh globally (sushi, salads, hot pot)
How to source itKibun regional plant (Japan / Kibun Foods USA, Seattle) → distributor → retail/foodservice.
Verified sourceshttps://www.kibun.co.jp/en/quality.html; https://www.kibunusa.com/homes_category/traditional-and-contemporary-surimi-seafood/
MakerKibun Foods Inc. (Tokyo) — Kibun Foods (U.S.A.) Seattle; bases in Netherlands & China
OriginJapan brand — global production (US, Netherlands, China) + Japan
CategoryMeat & Seafood / Surimi & Fishcake
Available inUnited States, Netherlands, France +4 more
HandlingChilled
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1604.20 (prepared surimi/fish)
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