Yugeta Kioke-Aged / Organic Soy Sauce

Yugeta · Japan (Saitama Prefecture)
Seasonings Soy Sauce Ambient Growing export

A century-old family brewery making organic and double-brewed (saishikomi) soy sauce from Japanese-grown organic soybeans and wheat, traditionally aged in cedar kioke barrels for a year. The double-brewed expression is richer and more viscous than standard shoyu. A premium artisan brand reaching the West through specialty channels.

The supplierYugeta Shoyu Co. (founded 1923, Saitama). Family artisan brewer; one of few making organic shoyu in traditional wooden kioke barrels. Export-aware, premium positioning; modest scale.
Why it sells abroadCertified organic shoyu fermented 1-2 years in traditional cedar kioke — rare organic-plus-artisan combination; strong story for natural-gourmet buyers.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsOrganic: (confirmed) — JAS Organic (aged >2 years in wooden kioke); US-market SKUs USDA Organic certified; Non-GMO. Family brewery (founded 1923, Saitama); Japan's first nama (raw) soy sauce maker. Halal: not publicly verified. Kosher: not publicly verified at artisan scale.
Pack formatsRetail: 200ml/300ml/500ml/720ml glass (premium/gift). Foodservice: 1L; case packs of 12. Limited bulk.
Shelf life18-24 months unopened; refrigerate after opening.
StorageCool, dark place; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: small importer cartons; LCL feasible.
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks ex-Japan.
CapacityLow-medium — artisan barrel capacity.
Container loadTypical: LCL / part-container.
PricingEstimate: premium, $10-20/500ml retail.
OEM / private labelLimited; small-lot private-label of organic shoyu possible by arrangement (not separately documented).
Wholesale & MOQSpecialty/gourmet importers and DTC; flexible MOQ for fine-food retail.
Key exporters & distributorsspecialty gourmet importers, kioke-barrel.com / DTC
Export regulationOrganic certification (JAS), allergen labeling (soy, wheat), naturally-brewed declaration.
Market demandPremium organic/natural-channel and fine-dining in US/UK/FR; small high-margin niche.
How to source itVia specialty Japanese-food importers (Japanese Taste, Nijiya, kioke-barrel) / organic distributors; direct small-lot; JETRO organic-food programs, FOODEX.
Verified sourceshttps://yugeta.com/yugeta-shoyu/1758/; https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Certified-Naturally-Brewed-Non-GMO/dp/B0C3WRXRGH
MakerYugeta Shoyu Co. (founded 1923)
OriginJapan (Saitama Prefecture)
CategorySeasonings / Soy Sauce
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2103.10
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