Tsukemono (assorted Japanese pickles)

Various (e.g. Shirakiku, regional makers) · Japan (various regions)
Fresh & Specialty Umeboshi & Pickles Ambient Established export

Traditional Japanese pickles — takuan (daikon), shibazuke, fukujinzuke, beni-shoga, asazuke — preserved by salt, rice-bran (nukazuke), vinegar or miso. Distributed to diaspora and wellness markets as shelf-stable or chilled condiments; increasingly positioned on fermented/gut-health appeal.

The supplierRegional pickle makers (various) distributed internationally by JFC International and Wismettac Asian Foods — the two dominant Japanese-food distributors with global cold/ambient logistics. Very high B2B readiness via these established import channels.
Why it sells abroadAuthentic assorted Japanese pickles (takuan, fukujinzuke, shibazuke, etc.) — color, crunch, umami; ready Japanese-cuisine accompaniments.

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CertificationsHACCP at makers: typical (Japan mandated HACCP-based hygiene control) but not publicly verified per named maker. FSSC 22000 / JAS Organic on some lines: not publicly verified for this generic assortment. Distribution via JFC International / Wismettac Asian Foods: real, established Japanese-food distributors (confirmed). Processed — no phytosanitary barrier.
Pack formatsRetail pouches/tubs ~100-300g (cases ~10-30); some chilled/refrigerated SKUs; bulk food-service packs. Keep existing.
Shelf lifeAmbient pickles ~6-12 months; chilled/fresh-style (asazuke, kimchi-type) shorter (~weeks-months refrigerated). Keep existing.
StorageAmbient sealed for shelf-stable SKUs; chilled (refrigerated) for fresh-style/asazuke SKUs.
Minimum orderTypical: by case via JFC/Wismettac catalog; pallet for direct.
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks (ex-Japan) or ex-distributor stock; no phytosanitary inspection.
CapacityYear-round manufacture; broad SKU range.
Container loadTypical: ambient LCL/FCL; reefer for chilled lines.
PricingEstimate: mid specialty-grocery pricing; varies by type and shelf-stability.
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label / contract packing typical for regional pickle makers but not publicly verified for a specific named maker. Keep existing with caution.
Wholesale & MOQCase consignments via JFC / Wismettac & regional makers; retail packs
Key exporters & distributorsJFC International, Wismettac/Nishimoto, regional pickle makers
Export regulationShelf-stable processed; labelling, additive (some use coloring/MSG — declare), sodium. Fresh/chilled lightly-pickled types need cold-chain. No quarantine.
Market demandSteady Japanese-restaurant and Asian-grocery demand US/GB/DE/SG/AU; HORECA and retail via JFC/Wismettac.
How to source itRegional makers via JFC International and Wismettac Asian Foods distribution; JETRO; FOODEX.
Verified sourceshttps://www.jfc.com/; https://oemjp.com/en/guide/japanese-food-safety-standards
MakerRegional pickle makers; distributed by JFC / Wismettac
OriginJapan (various regions)
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Umeboshi & Pickles
Available inUS, GB, DE +2 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2001.90 / 2005.99
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