The Choya Single Year Umeshu

Choya · Osaka / Wakayama (Nanko ume)
Alcohol Umeshu Alcohol Established export

From the world's largest umeshu producer, a no-additive premium plum liqueur made with 100% Nanko ume from Wakayama and whole ume fruit in the bottle. Choya exports to 60+ countries with dedicated US and EU arms, making it the global benchmark and easiest-entry Japanese fruit liqueur.

The supplierChoya Umeshu Co., Ltd. (Habikino, Osaka), founded 1914 (umeshu since 1959); world's largest umeshu producer and the biggest buyer of ume in Japan, exporting to 60+ countries with Choya Umeshu USA and EU arms. Highly B2B/English-ready.
Why it sells abroadDefinitive global umeshu brand; whole ume fruit in bottle (visual/quality signal); premium Nanko ume; unmatched category authority and worldwide availability

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHalal: not publicly verified for this SKU. CHOYA exhibited at Halal Expo Japan 2016, but no halal-certified product (and specifically not 'The CHOYA Single Year') is documented on CHOYA's own site or certifier registries. Note: CHOYA's separate 'The CHOYA Ume from the Bio Farm' line is JONA-certified ORGANIC (not the Single Year). HACCP/FSSC not published by CHOYA. Restate halal as unverified.
Pack formats700ml/720ml common; 650ml, 1L, smaller gift formats — keep as estimate.
Shelf lifeUnopened: effectively indefinite stored cool/dark; ~1 year for optimal taste after opening (per CHOYA/retail guidance). 15% ABV, aged min. 1 year.
StorageCool, dark, away from sunlight; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 case via importer; FCL 1×20ft direct for distributor accounts
Lead timeTypical: 1–3 weeks ex-works + 4–6 weeks ocean
CapacityVery high — world's largest umeshu maker; abundant, reliable supply
Container loadTypical: ~1,000 cases (720ml ×12) per 20ft
PricingEstimate: accessible-premium liqueur; FOB ~USD 8–14/720ml wholesale equivalent
OEM / private labelNot publicly documented on CHOYA's site. Unverified.
Wholesale & MOQChoya Umeshu USA + EU presence; case MOQ (12x650/750ml), pallet/FCL for volume. Very broad availability.
Key exporters & distributorsChoya Umeshu USA, JFC International, Mutual Trading, Japan Centre (UK)
Export regulationLiqueur import: US TTB/COLA + state tier; EU excise + labeling; whole-fruit content declared at customs; sugar/additive labeling.
Market demandStrong global growth in plum-liqueur/aperitif and Asian-cuisine pairing; broad pull across US/EU/Asia retail and on-trade
How to source itCHOYA Umeshu USA / CHOYA Europe (confirmed regional arms); export division; JFC / Mutual Trading.
Verified sourceshttps://choyausa.com/products/the-choya-single-year/; https://halalmedia.jp/archives/19044/choya-umeshu-co-ltd-exhibitor-of-halal-expo-japan-2016/
MakerChoya Umeshu Co., Ltd.
OriginOsaka / Wakayama (Nanko ume)
CategoryAlcohol / Umeshu
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, Germany +7 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2206.00
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