Parent Product
Sake
HS Code
220600
Last Updated
2026-05-26
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Daiginjo Sake market coverage spans 130 countries.
- 350 exporter companies and 110 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,090 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 3 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers & manufacturers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-26.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Daiginjo Sake
Analyze 1,090 supplier-linked transactions across the top 3 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Daiginjo Sake.
Daiginjo Sake Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Daiginjo Sake: United States (+87.7%), Mexico (-66.0%), Japan (+24.6%).
Daiginjo Sake Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-11, countries with visible Daiginjo Sake transaction unit prices: United States (19.55 USD / kg), Japan (9.85 USD / kg), Mexico (1.73 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | +24.6% | 1,041 | 12.95 USD / kg (28,509.84 kg) | 10.93 USD / kg (33,680.27 kg) | 9.79 USD / kg (74,553.68 kg) | 12.72 USD / kg (42,313.94 kg) | 17.46 USD / kg (43,569.36 kg) | 9.85 USD / kg (40,710.72 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +87.7% | 39 | - (-) | 0.04 USD / kg (15,769.76 kg) | 0.14 USD / kg (147,036.569 kg) | 5.95 USD / kg (5,276.768 kg) | 1.76 USD / kg (312.63 kg) | 19.55 USD / kg (226 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | -66.0% | 10 | - (-) | - (-) | 3.45 USD / kg (1,388 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.73 USD / kg (2,308.5 kg) |
Daiginjo Sake Global Supply Chain Coverage
460 companies
350 exporters and 110 importers are mapped for Daiginjo Sake.
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Daiginjo Sake Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
350 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Daiginjo Sake. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Daiginjo Sake Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 350 total exporter companies in the Daiginjo Sake supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-06
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-11
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-07-11
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetail
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Retail
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-24
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Daiginjo Sake Global Exporter Coverage
350 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Daiginjo Sake (HS Code 220600) in 2024
For Daiginjo Sake in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 45,234,229 kg | 303,956,644.08 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 57,674,926.46 kg | 162,374,648.569 USD |
| 3 | Canada | 64,365,733 kg | 148,901,882.09 USD |
| 4 | South Africa | 87,607,236.693 kg | 144,994,167.192 USD |
| 5 | Sweden | 102,360,762.459 kg | 129,548,917.912 USD |
| 6 | Ireland | 64,862,941 kg | 91,623,875.031 USD |
| 7 | Germany | 58,944,364 kg | 72,890,552.489 USD |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 35,227,828 kg | 52,033,039.736 USD |
| 9 | South Korea | 47,853,701.085 kg | 44,844,433 USD |
| 10 | United States | 18,954,148 kg | 43,541,974 USD |
Daiginjo Sake Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Daiginjo Sake Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
110 importer companies are mapped for Daiginjo Sake demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Daiginjo Sake Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-25
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Philippines)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-16
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-18
Industries: Alcohol Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
110 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Daiginjo Sake.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Daiginjo Sake (HS Code 220600) in 2024
For Daiginjo Sake in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 192,148,030.948 kg | 440,580,985 USD |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 212,559,996.561 kg | 271,060,175.851 USD |
| 3 | Japan | 57,484,805 kg | 70,375,284.581 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 18,419,305.77 kg | 52,460,998.105 USD |
| 5 | South Korea | 22,391,835.158 kg | 51,391,916 USD |
| 6 | Hong Kong | 11,182,589 kg | 44,450,641.472 USD |
| 7 | Germany | 32,300,468 kg | 40,570,480.372 USD |
| 8 | Spain | 30,712,166.772 kg | 38,206,174.32 USD |
| 9 | Netherlands | 22,890,709.481 kg | 36,430,245.227 USD |
| 10 | Czechia | 31,247,869 kg | 25,198,299 USD |
Daiginjo Sake Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormBottled Alcoholic Beverage
Industry PositionFinished Consumer Product
Market
Daiginjo sake is a super-premium segment of Japanese sake, defined in Japan’s special designation system by highly polished rice (generally at or below a 50% polishing rate) and ginjo-style techniques that emphasize aromatic, delicate profiles. Global production for daiginjo is concentrated in Japan, making international availability tightly linked to Japanese breweries, sake rice supply, and export logistics. International demand is driven by premium Japanese cuisine, gifting, and consumer premiumization in major import markets across East Asia, North America, and selected European hubs. Trade success depends heavily on authenticity signaling (labeling and designation) and on preserving aroma and freshness through careful temperature and light management in distribution.
Market GrowthGrowing (medium-term outlook)premium-led export expansion with emphasis on higher-value categories
Major Producing Countries
- JapanDaiginjo is a premium Japanese sake designation; production for global trade is overwhelmingly Japan-based.
Major Exporting Countries
- JapanPrimary (and effectively dominant) exporter of daiginjo-grade sake to global premium on-trade and specialty retail.
Major Importing Countries
- ChinaKey destination market for Japanese sake exports, including premium grades.
- United StatesKey destination market for Japanese sake exports, including premium grades.
- Hong KongPremium on-trade and retail hub for imported Japanese sake in East Asia.
- South KoreaRegional premium market with growing interest in ginjo/daiginjo styles.
- TaiwanPremium retail and gifting market for imported Japanese sake.
- SingaporeRe-export and premium dining market with strong Japanese foodservice presence.
- FranceEuropean premium market where daiginjo is positioned alongside fine dining and specialty importers.
- United KingdomEuropean premium market concentrated in metropolitan on-trade and specialist retailers.
Specification
Major VarietiesDaiginjo-shu, Junmai Daiginjo-shu
Physical Attributes
- High clarity and a light, delicate sensory profile compared with lower-polish categories
- Often marketed for fruity, fragrant aromatics associated with ginjo-style brewing
Compositional Metrics
- Rice polishing rate (seimai-buai) requirement for daiginjo/junmai daiginjo is typically ≤50% under Japan’s special designation labeling standards
- Junmai styles are made without added jozo alcohol (neutral spirits); non-junmai daiginjo may include limited jozo alcohol per Japan’s special designation rules
Grades
- Tokutei meishoshu (Specially Designated Sake): Daiginjo
- Tokutei meishoshu (Specially Designated Sake): Junmai Daiginjo
Packaging
- Glass bottles commonly positioned as premium (often dark-tinted to reduce light exposure)
- Common consumer pack sizes in international retail include 720 mL and 1.8 L formats, often with gift-oriented outer packaging for premium items
ProcessingPasteurization style varies by product (standard pasteurized vs. nama/unpasteurized variants), materially affecting cold-chain requirementsFiltration and post-fermentation handling choices influence aroma retention and stability
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Sake rice procurement -> rice polishing -> washing/soaking -> steaming -> koji making -> yeast starter (shubo) -> main fermentation (moromi) -> pressing/filtration -> post-fermentation processes (e.g., pasteurization, maturation) -> bottling/labeling -> export distribution via importers/distributors -> on-trade and specialty retail
Demand Drivers
- Premiumization in alcoholic beverages and growth of Japanese cuisine in global cities
- Gifting and celebration occasions that favor super-premium positioning
- Specialty retail and curated on-trade programs (tasting flights, pairing menus) that educate consumers on designation categories
Temperature
- Protect from direct light and store in a dark, cool place to slow color and flavor change over time
- Ginjo/daiginjo styles are particularly susceptible to high temperatures that can diminish aroma; refrigerated storage is commonly recommended to preserve fragrance
- Unpasteurized variants (nama) require stricter cold storage (refrigeration-level control) across the chain when traded internationally
Shelf Life
- With proper storage (dark and cool), most sake typically keeps its intended flavor and color for up to about one year
- After opening, aromatic ginjo/daiginjo styles are commonly recommended for consumption within about one week to best preserve aroma
Risks
Supply Concentration HighGlobal availability of daiginjo-grade sake is overwhelmingly dependent on Japan’s breweries and Japanese sake-rice supply chains; disruptions in Japan (rice crop quality shocks, natural disasters, or export/logistics constraints) can quickly tighten global supply and raise landed costs in importing markets.Use multi-supplier sourcing across regions within Japan; secure forward allocations with breweries/importers; maintain safety stock for priority SKUs in destination cold storage.
Quality Degradation MediumDaiginjo’s value proposition relies on delicate aromatic compounds that are sensitive to heat and light; temperature abuse in transit, warehousing, or retail can cause aroma loss and shorten the effective sellable window, increasing returns and reputational risk for premium programs.Specify and audit cold-chain/light protection requirements with logistics partners; prioritize refrigerated storage for ginjo/daiginjo; rotate inventory tightly and track production/bottling dates.
Counterfeit And Mislabeling MediumPremium price points create incentives for fraudulent labeling (e.g., misuse of ‘daiginjo’ or incorrect polishing-rate claims) in some markets, undermining consumer trust and increasing compliance and enforcement costs for legitimate importers.Source via authorized importers and documented brewery channels; implement authentication checks (traceability documents, label/lot verification) and train trade partners on designation rules.
Regulatory Compliance MediumAlcohol import regimes vary widely by market (labeling language, ingredient disclosure, permitted additives, duties/excise, and distribution restrictions), creating compliance and time-to-market risk for premium launches and limited releases.Pre-clear labels and documentation with destination regulators; maintain compliant ingredient/allergen statements and translation workflows; use experienced beverage alcohol importers.
Climate MediumPremium sake styles depend on consistent sake rice quality and brewing-water conditions; climate variability can affect rice characteristics and fermentation management, contributing to batch variability and cost pressure that is amplified in super-premium categories.Contract diversified rice origins within Japan where possible; strengthen quality testing for rice lots; adjust fermentation controls and blending strategies to manage variability.
Sustainability
- Energy and refrigeration intensity for quality preservation in premium export channels (cold storage and refrigerated retail/on-trade handling)
- Packaging footprint (premium glass, secondary gift packaging) and related transport emissions
- Agricultural sustainability of sake rice supply (input use and climate resilience) as premium categories depend on consistent rice quality
Labor & Social
- Skilled labor and craft capability concentration in Japanese breweries, with knowledge transfer and workforce continuity affecting long-run capacity for high-skill styles
- Supplier dependence on specialized sake rice production networks within Japan for premium grades
FAQ
What makes a sake qualify as “daiginjo”?In Japan’s special designation system, daiginjo (and junmai daiginjo) is defined by using highly polished rice, with a rice polishing rate (seimai-buai) generally at or below 50%, along with ginjo-style brewing techniques that produce a characteristic fragrant profile. Junmai daiginjo is made without added jozo alcohol (neutral spirits), while non-junmai daiginjo may include limited jozo alcohol under the designation rules.
Where does most daiginjo sold internationally come from?Daiginjo in global trade is predominantly produced and exported from Japan. Importing markets source daiginjo through Japanese breweries and their export channels, with destination distribution typically handled by specialized importers and premium on-trade/specialty retail.
How should daiginjo be stored to preserve quality in trade and retail?Daiginjo is sensitive to light and heat, which can accelerate changes in aroma and flavor. It is commonly recommended to store it in a dark, cool place, and many guidance materials recommend refrigerated storage for ginjo/daiginjo to best preserve their fragrant aroma; once opened, it is typically recommended to finish aromatic styles within about a week.
Sources
Daiginjo Sake Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, South Korea, Hong Kong, United States, Germany, Singapore, Canada, Italy, Australia, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Brazil, Japan, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Sweden, Vietnam, South Africa, Ireland, Belgium, Turkiye, Austria, Botswana, Netherlands, Lithuania, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Croatia, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Mexico, Norway, Armenia, Mozambique, Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvia, Slovakia, Finland, Portugal, Thailand, Switzerland, Serbia, India, Macao, New Zealand, Moldova, Dominican Republic, Lesotho, Jamaica, Swaziland, Paraguay, Greece, Malaysia, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Chile, Azerbaijan, Kenya, Israel, Andorra, United Arab Emirates, Albania, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bahamas, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Iceland, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Luxembourg, Morocco, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Peru, Pakistan, Qatar, Slovenia, Senegal, El Salvador, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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