Monobe Tamayuzu (whole-fruit yuzu capital, Kochi)

Monobe Tamayuzu (物部玉柚子) — Kochi · Kochi (Monobe), Japan

Fresh & Specialty Yuzu & Citrus Chilled Established export

Kochi's Monobe District — a small community that ships more whole-fruit yuzu (tamayuzu) than anywhere in Japan; premium fresh whole yuzu for fragrance/garnish and processing.

The supplierKochi is Japan's dominant yuzu prefecture; Monobe specializes in whole-fruit (tamayuzu) for garnish/aroma uses.

Why it sells abroadJapan's #1 whole-fruit yuzu source; aroma/garnish premium

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CertificationsExport-grade; phytosanitary on fresh

Pack formatsFresh whole-fruit cartons; gift packs

Shelf lifeWeeks chilled

StorageChilled

Minimum orderTypical: case to pallet

Lead timeSeasonal (autumn–winter)

CapacitySignificant (Kochi dominance)

Container loadAir / reefer LCL

PricingTypical: luxury

OEM / private labelLimited (fresh)

Wholesale & MOQTypical: luxury whole-yuzu per-kg pricing

Key exporters & distributorsKochi yuzu growers/exporters (e.g. Kochi Fresh)

Export regulationFresh citrus phytosanitary cert by destination; permitted to EU/HK/SG and (processed) broadly. Fresh-citrus pest controls apply.

Market demandStrong global fresh-yuzu demand

How to source itMonobe growers -> Kochi exporter -> overseas gourmet importer

Verified sourceshttps://www.jetro.go.jp/en/trends/foods/ingredients/yuzu.html

MakerMonobe District growers, Kochi (top whole-fruit yuzu shipper)

OriginKochi (Monobe), Japan

CategoryFresh & Specialty / Yuzu & Citrus

Available inFrance, United Kingdom, United States +3 more

HandlingChilled

Price tierPremium

ChannelPremium/Gift

Export readinessEstablished export

HS code0805.90

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