Yamada Seiyu Artisan Toasted Sesame Oil (Kyoto, since 1934)

Yamada Seiyu · Japan (Kyoto)
Seasonings Sesame Ambient Growing export

3rd-generation Kyoto artisan house (since 1934) producing high-end stone-mill/traditional-method sesame oils. Distributed to gourmet markets in Europe and beyond.

The supplierKyoto family oil house since 1934; 3rd generation; artisanal traditional-method high-end sesame oils.
Why it sells abroadKyoto artisan low-temperature/traditional pressing; aromatic high-end oil for finishing

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsArtisanal & additive-free (confirmed): Yamada Seiyu (Kyoto, founded 1934, 3rd-gen) hand-roasts sesame, month-long pressing, no additives. ORGANIC: not publicly verified (no organic cert found; additive-free confirmed).
Pack formats65ml / 275ml / 300ml premium retail bottles (confirmed at retail)
Shelf life12-18 months unopened (toasted oil) (typical)
StorageAmbient; cool dark place
Minimum orderTypical: case via importer
Lead timeTypical: 6-8 weeks ex-Japan
CapacityTypical: small artisan output
Container loadTypical: LCL/mixed via importer
PricingPremium; small-batch artisan pricing
OEM / private labelLimited (artisan scale); OEM not publicly verified
Wholesale & MOQYes (via specialty importers)
Key exporters & distributorsSpecialty fine-food importers (EU/US), Yamada Seiyu (direct inquiry)
Export regulationSesame allergen; high-grade artisanal oil
Market demandNiche-premium with chefs and gourmet retailers (esp. France/EU)
How to source itVia European/US fine-food Japanese importers (Tokusen, Nishikidori, Japan Centre)
Verified sourceshttps://tokusen.store/en/pages/les-artisans-de-yamada-seiyu-l-huile-de-sesame-sans-amertume-depuis-1934; https://www.nishikidori.com/en/brand/82-yamada-seiyu
MakerYamada Seiyu (Yamada Oil)
OriginJapan (Kyoto)
CategorySeasonings / Sesame
Available inEU, France, United States
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code151550
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