Koala's March (Koala no March)

Koala's March · Japan
Snacks & Sweets Biscuit & Stick Ambient Established export

Bite-size cream-filled biscuits printed with hundreds of different koala illustrations, a Lotte icon since 1984 popular with children and collectors worldwide. Chocolate, strawberry, and matcha fillings; widely available in Asian-grocery and mainstream international aisles. Lotte's pan-Asian manufacturing supports regional supply.

The supplierMajor: Lotte (Lotte Confectionery, Japan/Korea group). Large multinational with overseas plants and mature export channels; English/multilingual B2B-ready.
Why it sells abroadHundreds of collectible printed koala designs; cult kawaii appeal, kid + gift novelty, established Asian recognition.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHalal CONFIRMED for select overseas-produced Koala's March (Thailand-made / European-market versions are Halal-certified and retailed as such); Japan-made standard not Halal-certified — verify country of manufacture per SKU. Kosher: not publicly verified. Lotte FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 + HACCP typical.
Pack formatsRetail: 37-50g box; printed-character biscuits. Typical case: box x10/inner x6-10/case. (keep claimed)
Shelf lifeTypical 12 months ambient. (keep claimed)
StorageAmbient, cool/dry.
Minimum orderTypical: importer ~5-10 cases/SKU; FCL direct.
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks.
CapacityVery high.
Container loadTypical: 20ft ~1,500-2,000 cartons.
PricingEstimate: JPY ~100-180 per box FOB.
OEM / private labelNo — branded (confirmed).
Wholesale & MOQLotte regional subsidiaries + Asian-grocery distributors; MOQ by case
Key exporters & distributorsLotte, Asian-grocery importers
Export regulationWheat/milk/soy allergens, 'may contain nuts'; EU additive labeling; long ambient shelf life.
Market demandSteady Asian-grocery + mainstream demand US/CN/TW/HK/KR/SG/TH/CA/AU; collectible-design social appeal.
How to source itLotte overseas subsidiaries (Thailand for Halal lines) / authorized export distributors; direct FCL; FOODEX. (keep claimed)
Verified sourceshttps://www.okidokiasianmarket.com/en/products/lotte-koalas-march-galleta-crema-fresa-halal-37g
MakerLotte
OriginJapan
CategorySnacks & Sweets / Biscuit & Stick
Available inUnited States, China, Taiwan +6 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1905.90
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