Meiji Chocolate (Milk / Almond / Macadamia)

Meiji · Japan
Snacks & Sweets Chocolate Ambient Established export

Japan's flagship domestic chocolate line including the iconic red-box Milk Chocolate, Almond and Macadamia. Exported to Asia and Western Asian-grocery channels as a recognizable everyday Japanese chocolate. Meiji also runs overseas production for regional markets (China, SE Asia).

The supplierGlobal major: Meiji Co., Ltd. (Meiji Holdings) — Japan's largest confectionery/dairy group. Strong overseas plants (China, Southeast Asia) and English B2B export operations; long export track record.
Why it sells abroadIconic Japanese heritage chocolate brand; the Almond/Macadamia boxes are signature gift/snack items with strong Asian brand recognition.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHalal status varies by SKU/plant: Japan-domestic Meiji Milk Chocolate is NOT Halal (per Muslim-app ingredient checks); some SEA-produced/specific SKUs are Halal-suitable — verify per SKU. Halal: not publicly verified for the listed Japan SKUs. Kosher: not publicly verified. FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 group standards + HACCP are typical Meiji corporate practice (not SKU-confirmed).
Pack formatsRetail: Milk Chocolate 50g tablet; Almond/Macadamia 88g box. Typical case: 50g tablet x10 inner x case; Almond box x10/inner x6/case. (keep claimed)
Shelf lifeTypical 12 months ambient. (keep claimed)
StorageAmbient, cool/dry (chocolate).
Minimum orderTypical: importer ~5-10 cases/SKU via distributor; FCL direct for SEA-produced lines.
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks.
CapacityVery high; multi-country production base.
Container loadTypical: 20ft ~1,300-1,800 cartons (temperature-managed).
PricingEstimate: JPY ~120-300 per retail unit FOB by SKU/volume.
OEM / private labelLimited: Meiji is primarily branded; selective B2B/ingredient supply may exist but consumer-product OEM is not publicly documented — treat as not confirmed.
Wholesale & MOQMeiji overseas subsidiaries + trading houses; Asian-grocery distributors; MOQ by case/pallet
Key exporters & distributorsMeiji Co., Ltd., Wismettac Asian Foods, JFC International
Export regulationMilk/soy lecithin/almond/macadamia (tree nut) allergen labeling; standard cocoa composition rules; E171 relevant to some coated SKUs.
Market demandStrong steady demand across CN/TW/HK/SG/TH Asian grocery and gifting; growing US/PH/ID; benefits from Japan-snack trend.
How to source itMeiji overseas subsidiaries / authorized export distributors; direct for SEA-produced lines; FOODEX; JETRO/GFP. (keep claimed)
Verified sourceshttps://www.mustakshif.com/product/detail/4902777015927/meiji-milk-chocolate-bar-japan-50g; https://halalmaru.com/halal/company/67/meiji-%E6%98%8E%E6%B2%BB/
MakerMeiji Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan
CategorySnacks & Sweets / Chocolate
Available inChina, Taiwan, Hong Kong +5 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1806.31
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