Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce / Marinade

Kikkoman · Made overseas (US) and Japan
Seasonings Sauce Ambient Established export

A soy-sauce-based teriyaki marinade/glaze — a Japanese-American category Kikkoman popularized worldwide. Made overseas and ubiquitous in Western supermarkets, it is the gateway sauce for grilling and stir-fry. Available in baste-and-glaze, takumi premium, and lower-sodium variants.

The supplierKikkoman Corporation — global leader (see flagship). Teriyaki made overseas (US plants) and Japan; a category Kikkoman essentially built in the West. Strong English B2B via regional sales arms.
Why it sells abroadThe original Western teriyaki sauce from the brand that defined the category; broad mainstream recognition; local production for fast domestic supply.

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CertificationsFSSC 22000 / HACCP (Kikkoman group standard). Kosher: select SKUs (Kikkoman lines carry OU/recognized hechsher). Halal: only Kikkoman's dedicated halal range is certified; standard teriyaki not separately confirmed as halal-certified (contains fermentation/added ingredients — verify per SKU). BRCGS for EU: not publicly verified.
Pack formatsRetail: 250ml/500ml/1L PET. Foodservice: 1L x12/case; 1 gal; 5L/20L bulk pro pack / bag-in-box.
Shelf life18-24 months unopened; refrigerate after opening.
StorageCool, dark place; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 pallet via Kikkoman sales arm; FCL direct.
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks ex-US; 6-10 weeks ex-Japan.
CapacityVery high — multi-plant.
Container loadTypical: ~20 pallets per 20ft.
PricingEstimate: $2.50-5/L wholesale; bulk lower; confirm via Kikkoman.
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label and foodservice bulk sauce supply available (Kikkoman foodservice/wholesale via JFC; category norm).
Wholesale & MOQKikkoman Sales overseas + JFC/Wismettac/Mutual Trading; mass grocery and foodservice; case/pallet MOQ.
Key exporters & distributorsKikkoman (own overseas plants), JFC International, Wismettac
Export regulationAllergen labeling (soy, wheat); sugar/sodium declaration; some markets' front-of-pack high-sugar warnings; trace alcohol from mirin/sake in some recipes.
Market demandVery strong mainstream — retail grilling/marinade and huge QSR/foodservice (chicken, salmon, bowls) demand globally.
How to source itDirect via Kikkoman Sales USA / Kikkoman Trading Europe / Singapore; JFC wholesale; JETRO, FOODEX, foodservice B2B.
Verified sourceshttps://www.kikkoman.com/en/corporate/business/wholesale/; https://fooddiversity.today/en/article_6546.html
MakerKikkoman Corporation
OriginMade overseas (US) and Japan
CategorySeasonings / Sauce
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMass
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2103.90
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