Satsuma-age & Tempura (Kyushu Fried Fishcake)

Satsuma-age (さつま揚げ) — Kagoshima · Kagoshima Prefecture (Kyushu) — deep-fried surimi cake (regional 'tempura')
Meat & Seafood Surimi & Fishcake Frozen Growing export

Satsuma-age is Kagoshima's deep-fried surimi cake, slightly sweet, often studded with vegetables or seafood, distinct from steamed kamaboko. It is a regional specialty with named Kyushu makers and strong gift culture. Frozen satsuma-age is exported to Japanese grocers and oden/hotpot foodservice abroad. Shipped frozen.

The supplierKagoshima specialist fishcake houses; regional-gift and oden-ingredient positioning distinct from Kibun/Ichimasa.
Why it sells abroadKagoshima regional deep-fried fishcake; sweet profile, named Kyushu makers

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHACCP (confirmed: mandatory in Japan). Allergen labeling: standard requirement. Kagoshima (Kyushu) is the recognized home of satsuma-age (regional name 'tempura') (confirmed). No producer-specific cert verified.
Pack formatsFrozen assortment trays/bags; cartons.
Shelf lifeFrozen ~10-12 months.
StorageFrozen -18C or below.
Minimum orderTypical: by carton (5-10 kg)
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks
CapacityTypical: mid-volume regional
Container loadTypical: LCL/part-reefer
PricingTypical: $6-14/kg
OEM / private labelYes (assortment/pack to spec).
Wholesale & MOQFrozen retail/foodservice packs; MOQ by carton
Key exporters & distributorsKagoshima fishcake exporters, Japanese processed-seafood traders
Export regulationHACCP; surimi/wheat/egg allergen labeling; cooked product (fried). HS 1604 (prepared fish, surimi-based).
Market demandSteady oden/hotpot + Japanese-grocery demand abroad
How to source itKagoshima satsuma-age makers -> processed-seafood exporter -> overseas importer.
Verified sourceshttps://www.maff.go.jp/e/policies (HACCP mandatory)
MakerKagoshima satsuma-age makers (e.g. specialist Kyushu fishcake houses)
OriginKagoshima Prefecture (Kyushu) — deep-fried surimi cake (regional 'tempura')
CategoryMeat & Seafood / Surimi & Fishcake
Available inUS, HK, SG +2 more
HandlingFrozen
Price tierMid
ChannelFoodservice
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code1604
+ Add to list

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.