Yuzu Ponzu & Yuzu Beverage Concentrate (processed yuzu line)

Umaji-mura Yuzu (馬路村) / Kochi yuzu processors (non-juice SKUs) · Kochi (Umaji village), Japan
Fresh & Specialty Yuzu & Citrus Ambient Established export

Umaji village's famed yuzu co-op makes shelf-stable processed yuzu products beyond plain juice — ponzu sauce, 'Gokkun Umajimura' yuzu drink, dressings and jams — a celebrated rural-revitalization brand. These ambient, value-added SKUs broaden yuzu's export footprint into condiments and beverages. They ship with standard food compliance, no phytosanitary barrier. Sold in bottles, gift sets and retail packs.

The supplierTypical: village agricultural co-op that built a national premium yuzu brand and processing operation from rural revitalization.
Why it sells abroadIconic rural-revitalization yuzu brand offering value-added ponzu/beverage SKUs that ship globally shelf-stable.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHACCP at processor (industry norm). Organic JAS (confirmed for some lots) — 10 of ~190 JA Umaji growers are JAS-certified and Umaji was declared an 'Organic Village' (2024).
Pack formatsPonzu/dressing bottles, yuzu drink bottles, jam jars, gift sets. Confirmed (100+ product lineup incl. Yuzu-no-mura ponzu).
Shelf lifeAmbient 9-18 months typical for bottled/jarred (industry norm).
StorageAmbient before opening; refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: mixed pallet
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks
CapacityYuzu harvest autumn; processed year-round
Container loadTypical: LCL/FCL by program
PricingTypical: premium specialty pricing
OEM / private labelSome co-pack capability plausible; not explicitly advertised. Keep as limited.
Wholesale & MOQTypical: JPY 400-1,200 per bottle FOB
Key exporters & distributorsUmaji co-op overseas sales, specialty Japanese-food importers
Export regulationProcessed condiments/beverages; standard food import (additive/allergen labeling — ponzu contains soy/fish). Shelf-stable. No phytosanitary barrier.
Market demandTypical: strong gourmet/specialty demand in US/EU/Asia
How to source itUmaji Village Agricultural Cooperative (Kochi) -> specialty importer -> gourmet retail. Exports to SE Asia/US/EU/Australia confirmed.
Verified sourceshttps://www.maigomika.com/umaji-village-organic-yuzu/ (Umaji organic yuzu, JAS growers, Organic Village 2024); https://www.nippon.com/en/views/b06007/ (Umaji co-op Yuzu-no-mura ponzu, ~Y1.5bn sales, 100+ products)
MakerUmaji Village Agricultural Cooperative (馬路村農協), Kochi
OriginKochi (Umaji village), Japan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Yuzu & Citrus
Available inFR, US, GB +3 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2103.90 (ponzu) / 2009.39 (yuzu drink)
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Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.