Nagai / Takaokaya / Kaneyama Yaki Sushi Nori

Nagai Nori / Takaokaya / Kaneyama · Japan / Korea (graded)
Staples Seaweed Ambient Established export

Major Japanese nori houses widely used by restaurants and home cooks abroad. Nagai (est. 1947, Toyohashi, Aichi) and Takaokaya are top sushi-nori brands by reputation; Kaneyama supplies vacuum-packed Gold/Red foodservice grades in 100-sheet packs popular with US sushi operators. Together with Yamamotoyama they anchor the premium sushi-nori segment internationally.

The supplierNagai Nori (est. 1947, Aichi), Takaokaya (Kyoto) and Kaneyama are specialist nori processors with strong export programs and Japan/Korea graded sourcing. Established B2B/English and foodservice supply for sushi nori; respected quality processors.
Why it sells abroadProfessional sushi-nori processors with consistent foodservice grades and reliable private-label capability — the behind-the-scenes supply backbone for restaurants and house-brand nori.

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CertificationsNori export processors commonly hold HACCP / FSSC 22000 but no single maker-specific certificate verified across these three brands. Origin/grade QC standard. Kosher / Halal on select lines is a category claim but not verified for these specific makers - do not assert.
Pack formatsFull-sheet x50/x100 foodservice packs; retail 10-sheet; case by sheet count; half-cut sushi-nori bulk.
Shelf life~12-24 months ambient sealed/dry.
StorageCool, dry, sealed; moisture-sensitive.
Minimum orderTypical: distributor case/pallet; FCL for export.
Lead timeTypical: 3–5 weeks ex-Japan.
CapacityLarge — specialist processors with graded Japan/Korea supply.
Container loadTypical: very light/bulky — 20ft volume-limited (~1,500+ cases); FCL ambient.
PricingEstimate: USD 0.04–0.20/sheet wholesale by grade.
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label confirmed at category level - these are core OEM/co-pack nori suppliers for importer house brands.
Wholesale & MOQMutual Trading/JFC/Wismettac + foodservice distributors; MOQ case (100-sheet packs)
Key exporters & distributorsMutual Trading, JFC International, Nagai Nori
Export regulationImport controls largely lifted post-Fukushima; food labeling; grade/origin disclosure
Market demandStrong foodservice/retail demand in US/CA/GB/FR/AU/SG; sushi-restaurant volume and at-home sushi drive nori as a core SKU.
How to source itNagai/Takaokaya/Kaneyama direct or via importers (JFC, Wismettac); FOODEX; nori-grade specialist channels.
Verified sourcesNagai Nori / Takaokaya / Kaneyama maker info; JFC/Wismettac nori distribution
MakerNagai Nori (est. 1947, Aichi); Takaokaya (Kyoto); Kaneyama
OriginJapan / Korea (graded)
CategoryStaples / Seaweed
Available inUnited States, Canada, United Kingdom +3 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1212.21
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