Kyoto Kujo Negi (Kyo-yasai heirloom leek/scallion)

Kujo Negi (九条ねぎ) — Kyo-yasai · Kyoto, Japan
Fresh & Specialty Vegetable Chilled Growing export

Heirloom Kyoto leaf-onion (Kyo-yasai) dating to the 8th century, prized for sweetness and tender green leaves. Fresh export is phytosanitary-sensitive; cut/frozen and dried formats are the practical export route for the Kujo-negi flavor.

The supplierKyoto growers cultivating branded Kyo-yasai heirloom negi; processors supply cut/frozen and dried forms for export.
Why it sells abroadStoried Kyoto heirloom flavor; processed formats enable export despite fresh phyto limits.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

Certifications(confirmed) Kujo Negi is a recognized Kyo-yasai (Kyoto heritage vegetable) variety. Fresh export requires per-shipment phytosanitary certificate; frozen/dried processing is subject to Japan's mandatory HACCP food-hygiene law. Specific facility HACCP certificate not individually verified.
Pack formatsFresh bunches (limited, perishable); IQF cut negi; dried negi flakes (draft retained)
Shelf lifeFresh ~1 week chilled; IQF 12-18 months frozen; dried ~12 months ambient (draft retained)
StorageFresh: refrigerate; IQF: keep frozen -18C; dried: ambient cool/dry with desiccant
Minimum orderTypical: air lots (fresh) / pallet (processed)
Lead timeTypical: 2-3 days air (fresh); sea (processed)
CapacityNear year-round; peak autumn-winter
Container loadAir (fresh) / frozen or ambient (processed)
PricingTypical: premium fresh; processed per-case
OEM / private labelYes (frozen/dried cut negi is commonly supplied as a food-service/ingredient input; draft retained, specific OEM contracts not independently verified)
Wholesale & MOQTypical: fresh premium (limited lanes); frozen/dried per-case
Key exporters & distributorsKyoto JA export desk, Kyo-yasai processors
Export regulationFresh Allium leaf vegetable from Japan: phytosanitary certificate required and many markets restrict fresh green-onion imports (pest/soil concerns) — fresh US/EU/AU access is NOT generally established. Frozen/dried cut negi follow general food rules and are the realistic export form.
Market demandDemand from overseas Japanese restaurants and premium grocers
How to source itKyoto growers / JA -> processor (frozen/dried) or air freight (fresh) -> overseas restaurant/grocery
Verified sourceshttps://www.maff.go.jp/e/policies/market/certification.html
MakerKyoto JA / Kyo-yasai growers (incl. processors for cut/frozen)
OriginKyoto, Japan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Vegetable
Available inSingapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan
HandlingChilled
Price tierPremium
ChannelPremium/Gift
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0703.90
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