Yamasa Kamaboko Surimi Seafood (crab-style fiber kanikama)

Yamasa Kamaboko (ヤマサ蒲鉾) · Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture — surimi/kamaboko specialist
Meat & Seafood Surimi & Fishcake Frozen Growing export

Hyogo surimi maker whose engineering collaboration with Yanagiya pioneered fiber-cut crab-style kanikama that closely mimics real crab flesh. Mild, non-fishy profile positions it as an approachable gateway surimi seafood for Western consumers.

The supplierHimeji surimi/kamaboko maker; co-developed fiber-bundled crab-style surimi with Yanagiya machinery; product tuned to American palate (non-fishy).
Why it sells abroadRealistic crab-fiber texture and mild taste; gateway product for non-seafood eaters in Western markets

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CertificationsHACCP: claimed for Yamasa Kamaboko (Himeji, Hyogo) but not publicly verified from an independent source. Treated as 'not publicly verified' pending the company's own certification page.
Pack formatsRetail & foodservice surimi packs/cartons.
Shelf lifeFrozen ~12 months (typical).
StorageFrozen -18°C or below; chilled 0-10°C (format-dependent).
Minimum orderTypical: carton/pallet
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks
CapacityMedium-large surimi production
Container loadReefer FCL feasible
PricingTypical: surimi seafood $/kg mid tier
OEM / private labelYes — foodservice/private-label (typical for the maker).
Wholesale & MOQTypical: surimi seafood carton pricing
Key exporters & distributorsYamasa Kamaboko Co., Ltd.
Export regulationHACCP; destination seafood certs
Market demandSteady in US foodservice/retail surimi
How to source itYamasa Kamaboko → importer/distributor → retail & foodservice.
Verified sourceshttps://himeji-wagyumaster.com/brand/
MakerYamasa Kamaboko Co., Ltd. (Himeji, Hyogo)
OriginHimeji, Hyogo Prefecture — surimi/kamaboko specialist
CategoryMeat & Seafood / Surimi & Fishcake
Available inWorldwide
HandlingFrozen
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code1604.20
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