Saga Beef (A4/A5)

Saga Gyu (佐賀牛) · Saga Prefecture (Kyushu)
Meat & Seafood Wagyu Chilled Growing export

A highly rated Kyushu Japanese Black brand (JA Saga sets a high marbling bar, typically BMS 7+ for the 'Saga Gyu' label), prized for bright fat and balance. Less internationally famous than Kobe/Miyazaki, giving it positioning headroom; exported selectively into Asian premium foodservice.

The supplierBrand managed by JA Saga (only meeting BMS No.7+ and quality criteria earns the 'Saga Gyu' name). Kyushu export base with access to EU/US-approved abattoirs. Typical: export-ready volume via JA Saga's distribution network.
Why it sells abroadStrict BMS No.7+ entry bar guarantees consistent high marbling; JA Saga single-source reliability — dependable premium program brand.

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CertificationsSaga Gyu brand certification (confirmed): Japanese Black supervised by JA Saga, BMS 7+ and yield/quality grade 4-5; only cattle registered in the national cattle traceability system are used; per-package ID lets buyers trace from birth (sagagyu.jp). Halal Saga beef available via halal exporters (confirmed availability) but NOT inherent to the brand. EU-approved establishment / US-FSIS / HACCP / FSSC 22000: not publicly verified at brand level.
Pack formatsVac-pac primals/portion steaks individually sealed with cattle-ID; ~5-10kg/carton chilled or frozen.
Shelf lifeChilled vac-pac: ~30-45 days at 0-2°C (typical). Frozen: ~12-18 months at -18°C (typical).
StorageChilled 0-2°C or frozen -18°C or below.
Minimum orderTypical: chilled air from a few hundred kg; FCL reefer for frozen.
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks incl. export health certificate; Kyushu export-experienced.
CapacityTypical: solid export-oriented volume via JA Saga.
Container loadTypical: chilled airfreight; frozen reefer 20ft (~8-10t)/40ft (~24-26t).
PricingEstimate: premium — Typical $90-250/kg FOB by cut/grade.
OEM / private labelBrand only; spec portioning/processing available.
Wholesale & MOQChilled primals airfreight; selective Asian premium foodservice allocation.
Key exporters & distributorsJA Saga, Zen-Noh / JA ZEN-NOH Meat Foods
Export regulationStandard wagyu regime (approved abattoir, AQS hygiene cert, 10-digit traceability); JA Saga brand certification on grade/marbling.
Market demandHORECA across Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, US.
How to source itJA Saga → Kyushu export abattoirs; halal lines via halal exporters; JETRO; FOODEX JAPAN.
Verified sourceshttp://www.sagagyu.jp/en/about/; https://www.foodinjapan.org/kyushu/saga/saga-beef/
MakerVarious (brand-certified) — JA Saga
OriginSaga Prefecture (Kyushu)
CategoryMeat & Seafood / Wagyu
Available inHK, SG, TW +2 more
HandlingChilled
Price tierPremium
ChannelFoodservice
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0201 / 0202
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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.