Sangaria Canned Chu-Hi (Lemon / Grapefruit)

Sangaria (Japan Sangaria Beverage) · Osaka
Alcohol RTD Alcohol Established export

Sangaria, the long-established Osaka beverage maker, produces canned chu-hi (shochu-based fruit highball) in lemon and grapefruit specifically for the US market. The cans deliver Japan's signature crisp, lightly sweet chu-hi profile at convenience-store price points. They reach US shelves through Asian-food retail and import channels, making Sangaria a Japan-made alternative to domestic chu-hi brands. It is an established mass-market RTD export product.

The supplierOsaka beverage company; canned chu-hi produced for US market in lemon/grapefruit; mass-channel positioning.
Why it sells abroadJapan-made canned chu-hi at mass price points; US-market SKUs; convenience/Asian-retail reach.

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CertificationsNone publicly listed
Pack formats350ml / 355ml cans (single and multipack)
Shelf lifeBest within ~12 months; serve chilled
StorageCool storage; chill before serving
Minimum orderTypical: distributor pallet/case minimum
Lead timeTypical: in-market distributor stock; replenishment 6-10 weeks
CapacityLarge beverage producer
Container loadTypical: FCL via importer consolidation
PricingTypical: mass RTD price point
OEM / private labelAvailable (large contract beverage manufacturer)
Wholesale & MOQVia Asian-food importers/distributors (B2B)
Key exporters & distributorsAsian-food importers/distributors (US), Japan Sangaria Beverage (direct export)
Export regulationUS import as shochu-based RTD/malt-alternative; COLA/label approval; state RTD/spirits licensing.
Market demandGrowing US mainstream demand for Japanese chu-hi
How to source itAsian-food importer/distributor channel
Verified sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C5%ABhai; https://www.drinkmagazine.asia/2022/10/20/chuhai-japan-rtd-shochu/
MakerJapan Sangaria Beverage Co., Ltd.
OriginOsaka
CategoryAlcohol / RTD
Available inUnited States
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMass
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2208.90
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