Otafuku Okonomiyaki Sauce (Export)

Otafuku · Japan + US operations (Otafuku Foods, est. 1998)
Seasonings Sauce Ambient Growing export

The definitive okonomiyaki sauce — a thick, sweet-savory date-enriched brown sauce, with a dedicated export formulation preserving traditional flavor plus a Spicy Okonomi export version for overseas demand. Otafuku set up Otafuku Foods in California in 1998 to serve North America. The anchor sauce for okonomiyaki/takoyaki/yakisoba cooking abroad.

The supplierOtafuku Sauce Co. (founded 1922, Hiroshima). US arm Otafuku Foods Inc. (California, est. 1998) — local US production. The defining okonomiyaki-sauce maker; export-experienced, English B2B-ready, Halal-focused export line.
Why it sells abroadThe authentic Hiroshima okonomiyaki sauce; Halal-certified export SKU and US production open both Muslim-majority and North American markets; the category-defining brand.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFSSC 22000 / HACCP. Halal: (confirmed) — Otafuku holds JAKIM halal certification (16 products incl. Okonomi sauce certified by JAKIM since March 2017; new JAKIM-certified factory in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia opened 2025 for export). Vegan SKUs available. Kosher: not publicly verified.
Pack formatsRetail: 300g/500g/1.8kg bottles. Foodservice: 2.1kg/2.3kg bulk bottles; 18kg pail. Cases of 6-12.
Shelf life18-24 months unopened; refrigerate after opening.
StorageCool, dark place; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 pallet via Otafuku Foods (US) or importer; FCL ex-Japan.
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks ex-US; 6-10 weeks ex-Japan.
CapacityHigh — Japan + US production.
Container loadTypical: ~18-20 pallets per 20ft.
PricingEstimate: $4-7/kg wholesale; confirm via Otafuku.
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label and foodservice bulk supply available (Otafuku is an established sauce manufacturer with US and Malaysia operations; category norm).
Wholesale & MOQOtafuku Foods (US) + JFC/Wismettac/Mutual Trading into Asian and mainstream grocery and foodservice; case MOQ.
Key exporters & distributorsOtafuku Foods (US), JFC International, Wismettac, Mutual Trading
Export regulationAllergen labeling (soy, wheat, fruit/apple, sometimes fish in dashi-enriched); high-sugar declaration; additive (thickener/color) declaration.
Market demandGrowing — okonomiyaki/Japanese-street-food trend in foodservice and retail; Halal certification drives SEA/Middle East.
How to source itDirect via Otafuku Foods Inc. (USA) / Otafuku Sauce Malaysia (halal export) / Otafuku export; JFC/Wismettac; JETRO, FOODEX, Gulfood (Halal).
Verified sourceshttps://halalmedia.jp/archives/23903/okonomiyaki-world-otafuku-sauce-got-halal-certification/2/; https://www.mida.gov.my/media-release/otafuku-sauce-malaysia-sdn-bhd-grand-opening-ceremony-of-the-new-halal-certified-factory-sendayan-techvalley-negeri-sembilan/; https://www.dynamicequo.com/products/otafuku-okonomi-sauce-2-3kg-halal-japanese-pancake-okonomiyaki-sauce/
MakerOtafuku Sauce Co. (US arm: Otafuku Foods, California)
OriginJapan + US operations (Otafuku Foods, est. 1998)
CategorySeasonings / Sauce
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, Australia +3 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2103.90
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