Kishu Nanko Umeboshi

Nakata Shokuhin / Clearspring / Eden · Wakayama (Kishu Nanko ume), Japan
Fresh & Specialty Umeboshi & Pickles Ambient Established export

Premium salt-pickled ume from Wakayama's Nanko variety — the gold standard umeboshi. Sold internationally through Japanese-grocery, organic and wellness channels (Eden Foods in the US since 1968; Clearspring organic in the UK; Nakata via Japan Centre). Shelf-stable thanks to high salt/fermentation; eaten as condiment, snack or rice topping.

The supplierNakata Shokuhin (Wakayama, leading umeboshi maker) with Clearspring (UK) and Eden Foods (US) as established Western importers/distributors; decades of natural-foods export track record. Strong B2B readiness with English-labeled, EU/US-compliant SKUs.
Why it sells abroadPremium large-fleshed Kishu 'Nanko' ume; authentic traditional Japanese pickled plum, natural-foods and wellness positioning.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsJAS Organic (confirmed): Nakata Foods (Wakayama) produces organic-JAS-certified Kishu Nanko umeboshi (rare among authentic Kishu umeboshi). Kosher (confirmed): Clearspring Organic Umeboshi is organic + kosher + vegan; Eden Foods umeboshi/umeboshi paste is kosher-certified (OK Labs / Organized Kashrus) and USDA-NOP/OCIA organic. Halal: not publicly verified. Processed — no phytosanitary barrier.
Pack formatsRetail tubs/jars/pouches ~100-500g (cases ~6-24); bulk food-service packs (1-5kg); umeboshi paste tubes. Keep existing.
Shelf life~12-24 months sealed (high salt/acid preservation); paste similar. Keep existing.
StorageAmbient, sealed (high-salt shelf-stable); refrigerate after opening for lower-salt lines.
Minimum orderTypical: by case for retail; pallet for bulk/food-service.
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks (no phytosanitary inspection).
CapacityYear-round from cured stock; ume harvest/curing in early summer.
Container loadTypical: ambient LCL/FCL.
PricingEstimate: premium for authentic Kishu Nanko ume; organic lines higher.
OEM / private labelPrivate-label / import-partner confirmed: Clearspring (EU/UK) and Eden Foods (US) are effectively private-label/import partners carrying organic ume lines; Nakata Foods supplies under multiple brands.
Wholesale & MOQCase consignments via organic importers (Clearspring, Eden, Natural Import Co.) & Japanese-grocery wholesalers (JFC, Wismettac); retail jars/packs
Key exporters & distributorsNakata Shokuhin, Clearspring (UK), Eden Foods (US), JFC International
Export regulationShelf-stable; food labelling, additive & sodium declaration. Organic versions need USDA NOP / EU organic certification. No quarantine (processed).
Market demandEstablished natural-foods/wellness demand US/GB/DE/FR/AU/SG; health-food retail and Japanese-grocery channels.
How to source itNakata Foods (Wakayama) and existing importers Clearspring (EU/UK), Eden Foods (US); JETRO; natural-products and FOODEX/Anuga fairs.
Verified sourceshttps://thejapanstore.jp/products/ume_069; https://www.amazon.com/Clearspring-Organic-Japanese-Umeboshi-Plums/dp/B012XGRR5O; https://www.edenfoods.com/articles/certification.php
MakerNakata Shokuhin (Wakayama); Clearspring (UK importer); Eden Foods (US)
OriginWakayama (Kishu Nanko ume), Japan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Umeboshi & Pickles
Available inUS, GB, DE +3 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2008.99
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