Yuzu Kosho (fermented yuzu-chili paste)

Yuzu Kosho (柚子胡椒) — Kyushu makers · Kyushu (Oita / Fukuoka), Japan
Fresh & Specialty Yuzu & Citrus Ambient Established export

Yuzu kosho is a fermented paste of yuzu peel, chili and salt that has become a breakout Japanese condiment in Western fine dining and specialty retail. Made primarily in Kyushu where green yuzu and chili overlap, it is intensely aromatic and shelf-stable. As a salted/fermented processed condiment it ships broadly with standard food-import compliance. Sold in small jars and tubes for retail and foodservice.

The supplierTypical: small-batch Kyushu condiment makers using local green/red yuzu and chili, salt-fermented.
Why it sells abroadA uniquely Japanese citrus-chili condiment with strong chef adoption in the West and full shelf-stability.

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CertificationsJAS Organic (confirmed-available on some lines): organic yuzu kosho is produced by makers such as Kagura no Sato (Kyushu) using own organic yuzu and chili, JAS-certified / additive-free. HACCP at maker: typical but not publicly verified per named maker. Halal: NOT verified for yuzu kosho (no halal certificate found; a halal yuzu/soy condiment example is Fundokin, a different product). Ambient shelf-stable.
Pack formats40-60g jars, squeeze tubes, foodservice 500g-1kg tubs. Keep existing.
Shelf life6-12 months ambient (refrigerate after opening). Keep existing.
StorageAmbient sealed; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 pallet mixed condiments
Lead timeTypical: 3-5 weeks
CapacityTypical: green-yuzu paste made in autumn harvest window; year-round production from stock
Container loadTypical: thousands of jars per LCL
PricingTypical: gourmet specialty pricing
OEM / private labelPrivate-label jars/tubes plausible/typical for Kyushu makers but not publicly verified for a specific named maker. Keep existing with caution.
Wholesale & MOQTypical: JPY 300-600 per 40-60g jar FOB
Key exporters & distributorsJFC International, Wismettac (Shirakiku), Yakami Orchard (US importer)
Export regulationStandard processed-condiment import (labeling, allergen, food additive review); broadly shelf-stable. No phytosanitary barrier (processed). US/EU/AU import compliance straightforward.
Market demandTypical: rising in US/EU specialty and restaurant channels
How to source itKyushu (Oita/Fukuoka) maker -> specialty importer -> gourmet retail/foodservice.
Verified sourceshttps://thejapanstore.jp/products/other-seasoning_025; https://thejapanesepantry.com/products/green-yuzu-kosho-organic; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuzu_kosh%C5%8D
MakerKyushu condiment makers (e.g. Kanesho, regional Oita/Fukuoka producers)
OriginKyushu (Oita / Fukuoka), Japan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Yuzu & Citrus
Available inUS, GB, FR +4 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2103.90
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