Niigata Nosho Koshihikari / Shinnosuke / Koshiibuki Rice (export, Uonuma-Sado-Iwafune)

Niigata Nosho · Japan (Niigata — Uonuma, Sado, Iwafune)
Staples Rice Ambient Established export

Niigata-City rice trader sourcing, inspecting and milling Niigata-grown rice (Koshihikari, the newer Shinnosuke, and Koshiibuki) with full harvest-to-pack traceability. Distributed across Europe (Germany, France, Poland) and other markets — Japan-grown rice exported, not overseas-grown. Broadens beyond Uonuma-only brands already on our list by adding Sado/Iwafune sourcing and the Shinnosuke variety.

The supplierNiigata-City rice company supervising sourcing/inspection/milling from premier Niigata districts, mission to deliver authentic Japanese rice worldwide.
Why it sells abroadMulti-district Niigata sourcing + new-generation Shinnosuke variety with traceability — established EU shelf presence.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

Pack formats1 kg / 2 kg retail milled bags (observed in EU retail)
Shelf lifeTypical: ~12 months from milling
StorageCool, dry
Minimum orderTypical: distributor pallet/container
Lead timeTypical: weeks for milled stock
CapacityTypical: trading-scale across multiple Niigata districts
Container loadTypical: ~20–24 t per 20ft ambient
PricingPremium Niigata-brand tier
OEM / private labelLikely (trader private-label)
Wholesale & MOQYes (EU distributors)
Key exporters & distributorsNiigata Nosho Co., Ltd.
Export regulationEU import rules for milled rice; pesticide MRLs; EU labeling.
Market demandStrong in EU Japanese-grocery channel.
How to source itNiigata growers -> Niigata Nosho milling -> EU distributors -> retail
Verified sourceshttps://www.nikankitchen.com/en/products/4613/niigata-nosho-koshiibuki-short-grain-rice-1kg; https://www.kioko.fr/en/products/niigata-nosho-riz-koshiibuki; https://trf-ny.com/products/rice_071
MakerNiigata Nosho Co., Ltd. (Niigata City)
OriginJapan (Niigata — Uonuma, Sado, Iwafune)
CategoryStaples / Rice
Available inGermany, France, Poland, EU
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code1006.30
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Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.