Ryokujuan Shimizu Konpeito (Kyoto artisan star-sugar candy)

Ryokujuan Shimizu · Japan (Kyoto)
Snacks & Sweets Candy & Gummy Ambient Growing export

Kyoto's konpeito specialty house founded 1847, hand-crafting ~90 varieties of star-shaped sugar candy a year by master artisans. Brand collaborations and Ginza/Gion stores; konpeito has spread overseas as a premium Japanese gift candy.

The supplierFounded 1847 in Kyoto; only dedicated konpeito specialist; 5th-generation owner; ~90 yearly varieties; Ginza (2017) & Gion (2019) stores.
Why it sells abroad180-year konpeito heritage; ~90 artisan varieties; iconic Kyoto gift

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsTypical: food-safety controls
Pack formatsKonpeito glass jars / gift boxes / seasonal assortments
Shelf lifeTypical: ~1 year ambient (hard sugar candy)
StorageRoom temperature, dry
Minimum orderTypical: gift case lots
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks
CapacityTypical: artisan-scale Kyoto workshop
Container loadTypical: small-parcel / LCL
PricingPremium artisan candy
OEM / private labelYes - well known for brand collaborations / custom konpeito
Wholesale & MOQDirect / specialty importers
Key exporters & distributorsRyokujuan Shimizu Co., Ltd.
Export regulationSugar confectionery; minimal allergens; label per destination
Market demandPremium-gift & cultural-candy demand abroad
How to source itMaker -> specialty importer / direct -> gift retail/e-commerce
Verified sourceshttps://www.magical-trip.com/media/ryokujuan-shimizu-the-only-specialty-shop-of-kyotos-souvenir-konpeito/; https://en.z-mile.com/gourmet/ryokujuan-shimizu/
MakerRyokujuan Shimizu Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan (Kyoto)
CategorySnacks & Sweets / Candy & Gummy
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelPremium/Gift
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code1704.90
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