Unagi / Eel Kabayaki Sauce

Various (e.g. Kikkoman, Ebara, Sushi-grade brands) · Made overseas and Japan
Seasonings Sauce Ambient Growing export

A thick, sweet soy-mirin glaze for grilled eel (unagi/anago kabayaki), also used on grilled fish, tofu and rice bowls (unadon). A foodservice staple for sushi/Japanese restaurants and increasingly a home-cook item for eel and donburi. Glossy, caramelized and intensely savory-sweet.

The supplierKikkoman, Ebara and specialty sushi-supply makers. Made overseas and Japan. Major makers English B2B-ready; sushi-supply specialists serve the foodservice channel directly.
Why it sells abroadSweet-savory caramelized soy glaze for unagi/eel and grilled dishes; foodservice-essential for sushi bars; doubles as a versatile glaze for the donburi/bowl trend.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFSSC 22000 / HACCP at major plants (Kikkoman/Ebara; industry-standard). Kosher/Halal: not publicly verified for this category (some are fish-free formulas; verify per SKU).
Pack formatsRetail: 250ml/300ml bottles. Foodservice: 1L/1.8L x6-12/case; bulk on request (sushi-bar focus).
Shelf life18-24 months unopened; refrigerate after opening.
StorageCool, dark place; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 pallet via maker/sushi-supply distributor; FCL ex-Japan.
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks ex-US (Kikkoman/Ebara); 6-10 weeks ex-Japan.
CapacityHigh.
Container loadTypical: ~18-20 pallets per 20ft.
PricingEstimate: $4-8/L wholesale; confirm via maker.
OEM / private labelOEM/private-label and foodservice bulk supply common (sushi-supply channel; category norm).
Wholesale & MOQJFC/Wismettac/Mutual Trading sushi-supply lines; foodservice case MOQ with retail follow-on.
Key exporters & distributorsJFC International, Wismettac, Mutual Trading, Kikkoman
Export regulationAllergen labeling (soy, wheat; possible fish); high-sugar declaration; trace alcohol from mirin/sake.
Market demandSteady-to-growing — sushi/Japanese foodservice and the rice-bowl (donburi/unadon) trend; B2B sushi-supply heavy.
How to source itVia Kikkoman/Ebara + sushi-supply distributors (JFC, Wismettac, True World/sushi suppliers); JETRO, FOODEX.
Verified sourceshttps://www.jfc.com/
MakerKikkoman / Ebara / specialty sushi-supply makers
OriginMade overseas and Japan
CategorySeasonings / Sauce
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, Australia +2 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelFoodservice
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2103.90
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