Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce

Kikkoman · Made overseas under Kikkoman (USA: Walworth WI & Folsom CA; Netherlands: Sappemeer; Singapore) and Japan
Seasonings Soy Sauce Ambient Established export

The world's best-known soy sauce, naturally brewed from soybeans, wheat, salt and koji. Kikkoman localized production decades ago — its Walworth, Wisconsin plant (since 1973) is the highest-producing soy sauce facility in the world, with European supply from Sappemeer, Netherlands (1997) and Asian supply from Singapore. Its red-cap bottle is a global pantry icon spanning foodservice and mainstream retail.

The supplierKikkoman Corporation (founded 1917, Noda, Chiba; brewing heritage to 1630s). Global category leader, ~$4B+ revenue, listed (TSE 2801). Overseas-licensed plants: USA (Walworth WI, Folsom CA), Netherlands (Sappemeer), Singapore, China, Taiwan. Fully English-ready B2B sales orgs (Kikkoman Sales USA, Kikkoman Trading Europe GmbH).
Why it sells abroadNaturally brewed (honjozo), 6-month fermentation, world's #1 soy sauce brand; local overseas brewing means EU/US-domestic supply, no Japan-export lead time or tariff exposure.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFSSC 22000 / HACCP across major plants (confirmed; industry-standard for Kikkoman global sites). Kosher: (confirmed for specific SKUs) — US-made Kikkoman SKUs carry OU/recognized hechsher; Singapore-made carries Kosher Australia (Parev). Halal: select SKUs only (confirmed) — Kikkoman's dedicated Halal soy sauce is certified via HFFIA (NL, mutual recognition with JAKIM/MUI), NOT the standard naturally-brewed bottle (trace fermentation alcohol leaves the flagship uncertified). BRCGS at EU sites: not publicly verified per-site.
Pack formatsRetail: 150ml/300ml/500ml/1L PET; 1L glass. Foodservice bulk: 1L PET x12/case; 1.6L; 5L; 20L pro pack / bag-in-box. Case packs vary by region.
Shelf life18-24 months unopened (PET); refrigerate after opening for best quality.
StorageStore in a cool, dark place; refrigerate after opening to preserve color/aroma.
Minimum orderTypical: importer MOQ from 1 mixed pallet via regional Kikkoman sales arm; FCL for direct ex-Japan/ex-NL.
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks ex-regional warehouse (US/NL/SG); 6-10 weeks ex-Japan FCL.
CapacityVery high; multi-plant global capacity, the world's largest naturally-brewed shoyu maker.
Container loadTypical: ~20 pallets / ~24,000+ retail units per 20ft equivalent depending on format.
PricingEstimate: $1.50-3.00/L FOB-equivalent retail wholesale; bulk lower per L. Confirm via Kikkoman trading arm.
OEM / private labelKikkoman primarily sells branded; B2B/foodservice base-shoyu and Asian-food wholesale via JFC group (confirmed). Flagship-brand private-label is limited.
Wholesale & MOQDirect via Kikkoman Sales overseas subsidiaries and JFC International (Kikkoman group, ~24 countries); foodservice and retail. MOQ typically full-case/pallet via distributors.
Key exporters & distributorsKikkoman (own overseas plants), JFC International, Wismettac/Nishimoto Trading, Mutual Trading, Kokubu
Export regulationAllergen labeling (soy, wheat); some markets watch caramel color/preservatives; naturally-brewed vs. acid-HVP distinction in EU labeling. Halal/Kosher certified SKUs exist for relevant markets.
Market demandStrong global umami/Asian-cuisine growth; ubiquitous retail + foodservice (QSR, sushi chains, supermarkets) across all markets.
How to source itDirect via Kikkoman Sales USA / Kikkoman Trading Europe GmbH (Dusseldorf) / Kikkoman Singapore; Asian-food wholesale via JFC International (Kikkoman group). JETRO support, FOODEX presence.
Verified sourceshttps://japanesetaste.com/products/kikkoman-halal-and-gluten-free-japanese-soy-sauce-1l; https://www.kikkoman.com/en/corporate/business/wholesale/; https://fooddiversity.today/en/article_6546.html
MakerKikkoman Corporation
OriginMade overseas under Kikkoman (USA: Walworth WI & Folsom CA; Netherlands: Sappemeer; Singapore) and Japan
CategorySeasonings / Soy Sauce
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMass
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2103.10
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