TOKYO X Pork (Tokyo Crossbred Premium Pork)

TOKYO X (トウキョウX) · Tokyo and contracted farms — a fixed composite breed developed by Tokyo Metropolitan livestock research
Meat & Seafood Pork Frozen Growing export

TOKYO X is a registered composite pork breed combining Berkshire, Beijing Black and Duroc, bred for fine marbling, tenderness and clean flavor under animal-welfare-conscious rearing. It is a premium, traceable brand pork positioned above commodity Japanese pork. Exports target Japanese specialty grocers and restaurants in Asia. Shipped frozen/chilled via approved establishments.

The supplierAssociation managing a fixed 3-breed composite developed by Tokyo's livestock research center; small premium-pork producer network.
Why it sells abroadRegistered 3-breed composite; fine-marbled, welfare-conscious premium pork unique to Tokyo

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsTOKYO X confirmed: Japan's first certified synthetic pig breed (recognized 1997 by the Japan Swine Registry Association / Central System Certification Committee), a fixed composite of Duroc (US), Berkshire (UK) and Beijing Black (China); developed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Livestock Experiment Station and overseen by the Tokyo Metropolitan Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Promotion Foundation. Export-approved establishment & traceability: pork export requires importing-country-approved establishment (framework standard), not verified per plant. IMPORTANT: pork CANNOT be Halal - no halal tag.
Pack formatsVacuum loin/belly primals; sliced shabu packs (200-400g).
Shelf lifeFrozen ~12 months; chilled vacuum ~21-30 days.
StorageFrozen -18C or below; chilled vacuum 0-2C.
Minimum orderTypical: ~1 pallet
Lead timeTypical: 3-5 weeks
CapacityTypical: small premium volume
Container loadTypical: ~18-22 t / 40ft reefer
PricingTypical: $12-25/kg by cut
OEM / private labelPortioning via exporter.
Wholesale & MOQFrozen -18C / chilled 0-2C; MOQ ~1 pallet
Key exporters & distributorsTokyo X Association partners, NH Foods, Starzen
Export regulationProcessed at MHLW/MAFF export-listed pork establishments; veterinary health certificate (Japan is CSF/ASF-status sensitive — importing countries require zoning/freedom attestations). Permitted to HK, SG, TW. HS 0203 (pork); prepared 1602. Japan pork export volumes small.
Market demandNiche premium-pork demand in HK/SG/TW
How to source itTokyo X Association / Tokyo Meat producers -> meat exporter -> Asian importer.
Verified sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo-X (Japan's first certified synthetic pig breed 1997; Duroc/Berkshire/Beijing Black composite); https://www.foodinjapan.org/kanto/tokyo-en/tokyo-x/
MakerTokyo X Association / Tokyo Meat producers (3-breed composite: Berkshire x Beijing Black x Duroc)
OriginTokyo and contracted farms — a fixed composite breed developed by Tokyo Metropolitan livestock research
CategoryMeat & Seafood / Pork
Available inHK, SG, TW
HandlingFrozen
Price tierPremium
ChannelFoodservice
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0203
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