Niigata Premium Tofu — 'Ichiban' Domestic-Soybean Tofu (JETRO Japan Street)

Ichiban (No.1) Tofu — domestic-soybean premium tofu · Japan
Fresh & Specialty Plant-Based Chilled Emerging

Flagship premium tofu produced for ~70 years from selected domestic soybeans, registered as an export-ready supplier on JETRO's Japan Street B2B platform; positioned as a high-end plant-based protein.

The supplierLong-established tofu maker emphasizing domestic raw soybeans; JETRO-registered export supplier.
Why it sells abroad70-year heritage domestic-soybean premium tofu; export-platform listed

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsExport-grade; maker-dependent
Pack formatsChilled retail packs; food-service formats
Shelf lifeShort chilled (extended with aseptic packs)
StorageChilled
Minimum orderTypical: case to pallet
Lead timeStock + chilled scheduling
CapacityEstablished
Container loadReefer container
PricingTypical: premium
OEM / private labelPossible
Wholesale & MOQTypical: premium tofu case pricing
Key exporters & distributorsMaker via JETRO Japan Street, chilled-food exporters
Export regulationChilled soy product; standard import labeling/allergen (soy); cold-chain. No phytosanitary barrier.
Market demandGrowing premium/plant-based protein demand
How to source itTofu maker -> JETRO Japan Street buyer -> chilled importer
Verified sourceshttps://www.jetro.go.jp/newsletter/dnb/2025/JS/webcas/mihon/food_supplier_sample_e.html; https://www.jetro.go.jp/newsletter/dnb/2025/JS/webcas/mihon/food_sample_e.html
MakerJapanese tofu maker (≈70-year heritage, domestic soybeans) listed on JETRO Japan Street
OriginJapan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Plant-Based
Available inHong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, United States
HandlingChilled
Price tierPremium
ChannelPremium/Gift
Export readinessEmerging
HS code2106.10 / 2106.90
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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.