Tottori Wagyu / Tajima-lineage Beef

Tottori Wagyu (鳥取和牛) / Oleic 55 · Tottori Prefecture (San'in region) — Tajima-line Japanese Black; home of the famed sire 'Kedaka'
Meat & Seafood Wagyu Frozen Growing export

Tottori is a foundational wagyu region whose Tajima-lineage sires (notably 'Kedaka') influenced many famous brands. The 'Oleic 55' program certifies beef with high oleic-acid content for a softer melt and lower melting-point fat. It is positioned as a heritage-genetics premium brand. Exports reach permitted Asian markets and the US via approved processing.

The supplierTottori JA brand emphasizing oleic-acid measurement (Oleic 55) and heritage Tajima genetics.
Why it sells abroadHeritage Tajima genetics; Oleic 55 high-oleic certification (softer, lower-melt fat)

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsTottori Wagyu Oleic 55 is a real branding system (confirmed): requires A4/A5 grade, >=55% oleic acid in the loin core fat, and Kedaka (Tajima) bloodline; only ~20% of Tottori Wagyu qualifies. Japanese Black, Tajima sire line ('Kedaka') (confirmed). Wagyu export requires importing-country-approved abattoir (confirmed framework). NLBC traceability standard.
Pack formatsVacuum primal; steaks; slices.
Shelf lifeFrozen ~12-24 months; chilled vacuum ~30-45 days.
StorageFrozen -18C or below; chilled vacuum 0-2C.
Minimum orderTypical: ~1 pallet
Lead timeTypical: 3-6 weeks
CapacityTypical: mid-volume
Container loadTypical: ~18-22 t / 40ft reefer
PricingTypical: $60-150/kg by cut
OEM / private labelPortioning via exporter.
Wholesale & MOQFrozen -18C; MOQ ~1 pallet
Key exporters & distributorsZen-Noh, San'in regional traders
Export regulationMAFF export-listed abattoirs; health cert. Permitted to HK, SG, TW, US; BANNED in mainland China/Korea. HS 0201/0202.
Market demandPremium demand in HK/SG/TW
How to source itJA Tottori Inaba / Tottori Wagyu promotion -> exporter -> overseas importer.
Verified sourceshttps://www.visit-tottori.com/food-drink-tottori-wagyu-beef-oleic-55-guide/ (Oleic 55 criteria: A4/A5, >=55% oleic, Kedaka bloodline); https://www.maff.go.jp/e/oishii/ingredients/wagyu_japanese_beef.html
MakerJA Tottori Inaba / Tottori Wagyu promotion (Tajima sire lineage)
OriginTottori Prefecture (San'in region) — Tajima-line Japanese Black; home of the famed sire 'Kedaka'
CategoryMeat & Seafood / Wagyu
Available inHK, SG, TW, US
HandlingFrozen
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.