Parent Product
Sake
HS Code
220600
Last Updated
2026-05-26
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Honjozo Sake market coverage spans 130 countries.
- 90 exporter companies and 64 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 182 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 2 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 Honjozo Sake
Analyze 182 supplier-linked transactions across the top 2 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Honjozo Sake.
Honjozo Sake Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Honjozo Sake to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Honjozo Sake: United States (+70.7%), Japan (+1.9%).
Honjozo Sake Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-11, countries with visible Honjozo Sake transaction unit prices: Japan (4.66 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 | +1.9% | 171 | 5.19 USD / kg (10,958.4 kg) | 6.23 USD / kg (8,268.48 kg) | 6.64 USD / kg (7,358.64 kg) | 5.50 USD / kg (10,849.28 kg) | 5.87 USD / kg (4,595.04 kg) | 4.66 USD / kg (8,208.4 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +70.7% | 11 | - (-) | - (-) | 0.18 USD / kg (78,019.359 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Honjozo Sake Global Supply Chain Coverage
154 companies
90 exporters and 64 importers are mapped for Honjozo Sake.
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Honjozo Sake Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
90 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Honjozo Sake. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Honjozo Sake Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 90 total exporter companies in the Honjozo Sake supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-29
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Others
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-28
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, United States
Supplying Products: Sake, Honjozo Sake, Daiginjo Sake +1
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Sake, Honjozo Sake
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Sake, Honjozo Sake
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-27
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Sake, Honjozo Sake
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-27
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Sake, Honjozo Sake, Junmai Sake +1
Honjozo Sake Global Exporter Coverage
90 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Honjozo Sake supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Honjozo Sake (HS Code 220600) in 2024
For Honjozo 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 |
Honjozo Sake Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Honjozo Sake Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
64 importer companies are mapped for Honjozo Sake demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Honjozo Sake Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-16
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Food Manufacturing
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: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-07
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
64 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Honjozo Sake.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Honjozo Sake (HS Code 220600) in 2024
For Honjozo 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 |
Honjozo Sake Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormBottled (Liquid)
Industry PositionManufactured Alcoholic Beverage
Market
Honjōzō sake is a Japanese premium sake style within the tokutei meishōshu classification, characterized by fermentation from rice/koji/water with a limited addition of distilled alcohol before pressing. Global supply is highly concentrated in Japan, where breweries source table rice and sake-brewing rice varieties and produce for domestic consumption and export. International trade is driven by premium Japanese cuisine demand, on-trade (restaurants/izakaya), and growing specialty retail and e-commerce channels. Import markets are concentrated in higher-income Asia-Pacific and North America, with distribution often routed via specialist alcohol importers focused on Japanese beverages.
Market GrowthGrowing (medium- to long-term)export-led premiumization with expanding specialty retail and on-trade penetration outside Japan
Major Producing Countries
- JapanPrimary global production base for honjōzō; also the dominant source of internationally traded sake.
Major Exporting Countries
- JapanDominant exporter for sake trade; honjōzō competes within premium sake segments alongside junmai/ginjo categories.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesMajor destination market for Japanese sake exports via specialty importers and foodservice.
- ChinaSignificant destination market for Japanese alcoholic beverages, including sake, in premium urban channels.
- Hong KongRegional re-export and premium on-trade hub for Japanese beverages.
- South KoreaPremium Japanese dining channel supports steady import demand for sake styles.
- TaiwanSpecialty retail and on-trade demand for Japanese sake categories.
- SingaporeHigh-income market with strong Japanese F&B presence and premium alcohol retail.
- United KingdomSpecialty import market focused on premium Japanese food and beverage segments.
- FranceGrowing premium niche demand tied to gastronomy and specialty retail.
- AustraliaPremium on-trade and specialty retail demand for Japanese sake.
Supply Calendar
- Japan:Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarBrewing activity is traditionally winter-centered; export availability is generally year-round due to staggered production, storage, and bottling schedules.
Specification
Major VarietiesHonjōzō-shu, Tokubetsu Honjōzō-shu
Physical Attributes
- Clear to pale straw appearance; aromatic profile typically lighter and more lifted than comparable junmai styles due to distilled-alcohol addition before pressing
- Sensitive to heat and light exposure, which can accelerate flavor staling and discoloration during distribution
Compositional Metrics
- Alcohol by volume (ABV) stated on label and used in buyer specifications
- Rice polishing ratio (seimai buai) used as a key specification and labeling parameter for tokutei meishōshu categories (honjōzō commonly associated with ≤70% polishing)
- Sensory and chemistry parameters used by buyers and brewers (e.g., nihonshudo/sake meter value, acidity, amino-acidity) for style targeting
Grades
- Tokutei meishōshu (premium designated sake) category: Honjōzō-shu (and Tokubetsu Honjōzō-shu)
- Geographical Indication (GI) sake designations (Japan) may apply to qualifying products and can matter in premium export positioning
Packaging
- Amber or clear glass bottles with closures designed to manage oxygen ingress; secondary cartons for export protection
- Bulk packaging for foodservice and distributor channels may be used alongside consumer bottles, depending on market regulations and brand strategy
ProcessingTypically pasteurized (hi-ire) for stability; unpasteurized variants (nama) require tighter temperature control and shorter distribution windowsFiltration and blending/dilution steps are used to target clarity, aroma balance, and final alcohol strength
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Rice procurement (table rice and/or sake-brewing rice) -> milling/polishing -> washing/soaking/steaming -> koji production -> yeast starter -> main fermentation -> pressing -> distilled alcohol addition (honjōzō) -> filtration/charcoal treatment (as needed) -> pasteurization (commonly) -> maturation/storage -> bottling -> exporter/importer distribution -> retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Global growth of Japanese cuisine and premium dining (on-trade) supporting premium sake by-the-glass and pairing programs
- Premiumization and gifting demand for Japanese alcoholic beverages in high-income urban markets
- E-commerce and specialty retail expansion improving consumer access to style-differentiated sake categories
Temperature
- Quality is sensitive to heat and light; cool, dark storage is preferred through distribution to reduce oxidation/staling risk
- Unpasteurized (nama) variants require refrigerated logistics; pasteurized honjōzō is more tolerant but still benefits from temperature control
Shelf Life
- Commercial shelf-life is strongly driven by flavor freshness rather than microbial spoilage in pasteurized product; distribution practices prioritize minimizing heat/light exposure
- Once opened, oxygen exposure accelerates quality decline; buyer SOPs often emphasize rapid turnover in on-trade programs
Risks
Supply Concentration HighHonjōzō sake supply for international trade is heavily concentrated in Japan; shocks affecting Japanese breweries (natural disasters, energy or packaging disruptions, or rice supply tightness) can rapidly constrain export availability and raise landed costs in import markets.Dual-source across multiple Japanese regions and producer sizes, maintain safety stock at importer warehouses, and qualify substitute premium sake styles for menu/retail continuity.
Climate MediumHeat stress and extreme weather can affect rice yields and quality parameters important for sake brewing, increasing raw-material cost volatility and potentially shifting brewing inputs away from preferred rice types.Contract rice with multiple origins/varieties, monitor rice-crop outlooks and brewery procurement strategies, and build flexibility into specification ranges for non-core attributes.
Regulatory Compliance MediumAlcohol import regimes vary widely (labeling, ingredients disclosures, additives rules, health warnings, excise taxation, and GI/indication protections), creating compliance costs and shipment-hold risks for exporters and importers.Pre-clear labels per destination-market rules, maintain documented production records for classification claims, and use experienced alcohol importers/brokers for each market.
Quality Degradation MediumHeat and light exposure during ocean/air transport and downstream storage can accelerate staling and discoloration, undermining premium positioning and increasing claims/returns risk.Use light-protective packaging and insulated logistics where needed, shorten dwell times, and implement importer QA with inbound temperature/condition checks.
Sustainability
- Rice cultivation footprint (water use and methane emissions from paddy systems) influences upstream sustainability accounting for sake supply chains
- Energy use in brewing, pasteurization, and temperature-controlled storage affects lifecycle emissions, particularly for export-oriented cold storage practices
- Packaging impacts (glass weight and breakage risk) increase transport emissions and handling loss risk in long-distance trade
FAQ
What makes honjōzō sake different from junmai sake in trade terms?Honjōzō is a premium designated sake style in Japan’s tokutei meishōshu framework that includes a limited addition of distilled alcohol as part of production, which tends to produce a lighter, more aromatic profile. Junmai sake is generally positioned as a style without added distilled alcohol. Importers often treat the distinction as important for labeling, menu positioning, and consumer education in premium channels.
Does honjōzō sake require refrigerated shipping and storage?Most honjōzō sold internationally is pasteurized, making it more stable than unpasteurized (nama) sake, but quality still benefits from cool, dark storage to reduce staling. Refrigeration is most critical for unpasteurized variants; pasteurized product is typically managed with strong heat and light avoidance practices rather than mandatory refrigeration.
Why is Japan the key origin risk factor for global honjōzō supply?Internationally traded honjōzō supply is concentrated in Japan, where breweries also depend on domestic rice procurement, energy, and packaging inputs. Disruptions affecting Japanese production or logistics can therefore have outsized impacts on availability and pricing in import markets compared with products that have diversified production geographies.
Sources
Honjozo Sake Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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United States
Hong Kong
South Korea
United Kingdom
Japan
Italy
Vietnam
Canada
Sweden
Germany
South Africa
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