Parent Product
Sake
HS Code
220600
Last Updated
2026-05-26
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Junmai Sake market coverage spans 130 countries.
- 477 exporter companies and 193 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 2,779 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 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 Junmai Sake
Analyze 2,779 supplier-linked transactions across the top 4 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Junmai Sake.
Junmai Sake Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Junmai Sake to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Junmai Sake: Mexico (-47.4%), United States (+34.9%), Japan (+9.7%).
Junmai Sake Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Junmai Sake country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Junmai Sake transaction unit prices: Japan (5.02 USD / kg), United States (4.95 USD / kg), China (1.50 USD / kg), Mexico (1.38 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 | +9.7% | 2,553 | 5.33 USD / kg (236,738.041 kg) | 5.16 USD / kg (310,055.041 kg) | 6.87 USD / kg (293,185.6 kg) | 6.34 USD / kg (365,487.84 kg) | 4.91 USD / kg (198,162.6 kg) | 5.02 USD / kg (264,888.26 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +34.9% | 194 | 2.14 USD / kg (239,150.777 kg) | 4.96 USD / kg (1,279.45 kg) | 1.67 USD / kg (460,053.65 kg) | 5.02 USD / kg (48,643.54 kg) | 3.92 USD / kg (66,568.27 kg) | 4.95 USD / kg (73,329.11 kg) | ||||||
| China | +8.4% | 17 | 1.48 USD / kg (2,160 kg) | 1.46 USD / kg (3,240 kg) | 1.49 USD / kg (3,888 kg) | 1.50 USD / kg (2,700 kg) | - (-) | 1.50 USD / kg (3,780 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | -47.4% | 15 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.03 USD / kg (2,776 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.38 USD / kg (5,386.5 kg) |
Junmai Sake Global Supply Chain Coverage
670 companies
477 exporters and 193 importers are mapped for Junmai Sake.
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Junmai Sake Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
477 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Junmai Sake. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Junmai Sake Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 477 total exporter companies in the Junmai Sake supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-22
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Sake, Junmai Sake, Ginjo Sake
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-12
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-28
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
(Hong Kong)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Junmai Sake Global Exporter Coverage
477 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Junmai Sake supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Junmai Sake (HS Code 220600) in 2024
For Junmai 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 |
Junmai Sake Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Junmai Sake Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
193 importer companies are mapped for Junmai Sake demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Junmai Sake Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(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: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-17
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-18
Industries: Alcohol Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-09
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Animal ProductionBrokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
193 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Junmai Sake.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Junmai Sake (HS Code 220600) in 2024
For Junmai 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 |
Junmai Sake Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormBottled (Liquid)
Industry PositionValue-Added Alcoholic Beverage
Market
Junmai sake is a premium segment of Japanese sake positioned around a Japan-defined production style that does not include added distilled alcohol, with differentiation driven by rice type, polishing level, brewery technique, and regional provenance. Global trade is anchored by Japan as the origin and dominant exporter, while demand is concentrated in premium import markets led by the United States and major East Asian hubs, with additional consumption in select EU markets through specialty retail and on-trade channels. Market dynamics are shaped by premiumization, gifting/occasion demand, and the need to protect sensory quality through appropriate storage and, for unpasteurized variants, refrigerated logistics. Supply and export availability are highly exposed to Japan-centric shocks (sake-rice harvest variability, natural disasters, energy/logistics disruptions, and currency moves), making multi-origin substitution limited for buyers seeking authentic Japanese junmai.
Major Producing Countries
- JapanOrigin country and dominant producer; product identity and labeling definitions are primarily anchored in Japan’s regulatory framework for sake.
- United StatesNotable craft production cluster serving domestic premium channels; limited relevance compared with Japan in global export availability.
Major Exporting Countries
- JapanPrimary source of internationally traded junmai sake; exports are tracked in official Japanese trade statistics and global customs datasets.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesKey premium import market with strong on-trade and specialty retail demand for Japanese sake.
- ChinaMajor destination for imported Japanese alcoholic beverages, including sake, with demand concentrated in premium urban channels.
- Hong KongPremium consumption and regional redistribution hub for imported alcoholic beverages.
- South KoreaSignificant nearby market for Japanese sake in modern trade and on-trade channels.
- TaiwanPremium sake market with strong specialty retail and restaurant demand.
- SingaporeRegional premium market and redistribution hub with high on-trade penetration.
- FranceSelect EU premium market; demand concentrated in Japanese cuisine restaurants and specialty importers.
- United KingdomSelect EU premium market; demand concentrated in specialty retail, e-commerce (where permitted), and on-trade.
Supply Calendar
- Japan:Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarBrewing is traditionally concentrated in cooler months; shipments to export markets occur year-round depending on brewery scheduling and inventory.
Specification
Major VarietiesYamada Nishiki (sake rice), Gohyakumangoku (sake rice), Miyama Nishiki (sake rice), Omachi (sake rice)
Physical Attributes
- Clear to pale amber appearance depending on filtration and aging style
- Aroma and flavor range from clean and delicate to richer umami-forward profiles, influenced by rice polishing, fermentation management, and aging
- Typically packaged in glass bottles with light/heat sensitivity considerations
Compositional Metrics
- Rice polishing ratio (seimai-buai) is a central buyer specification and marketing claim, especially for premium junmai sub-categories
- Sake Meter Value (SMV / Nihonshu-do) and acidity are commonly used to describe dryness/sweetness balance and palate profile
- Alcohol by volume and ingredient statements are commonly required/expected on labels in regulated markets
Grades
- Tokutei meisho-shu style classifications commonly used in trade communication (e.g., Junmai, Junmai Ginjo, Junmai Daiginjo) where applicable
- Premium positioning frequently tied to polishing ratio, brewery reputation, and regional/geographical branding
Packaging
- Glass bottles with secondary carton or gift box formats in premium segments
- Protective packaging to mitigate breakage and limit light exposure during distribution
- Refrigerated-capable packaging/logistics planning for unpasteurized (nama) products
ProcessingQuality preservation is sensitive to heat, light, and oxygen exposure; handling and storage practices materially affect export-market sensory outcomesPasteurization (hi-ire) is commonly used for stability; unpasteurized variants require tighter cold-chain discipline
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Sake rice procurement -> rice polishing -> washing/soaking/steaming -> koji making -> yeast starter -> main fermentation -> pressing -> filtration -> pasteurization (typical) -> maturation/storage -> bottling -> export logistics -> importer/wholesaler -> on-trade/off-trade
Demand Drivers
- Premium Japanese cuisine growth and pairing culture in major cities
- Gifting and celebration demand for premium bottles and limited releases
- Specialty retail and education-driven purchasing (tastings, brewery storytelling, regional identity)
- Travel retail and tourism-linked discovery that translates into home-market demand
Temperature
- Avoid heat exposure in storage and transport to reduce risk of sensory deterioration
- Refrigerated logistics are especially important for unpasteurized (nama) junmai sake and for maintaining premium quality expectations
Atmosphere Control
- Oxygen management during bottling and packaging is important for quality retention; some exporters use practices that limit oxygen pickup for premium products
Shelf Life
- Shelf-life and quality retention depend strongly on pasteurization status, storage temperature, and light exposure; buyers often specify cool, dark storage and faster turnover for unpasteurized products
Risks
Supply Concentration HighInternationally traded junmai sake is highly dependent on Japanese production and export logistics, so shocks affecting Japan (sake-rice harvest variability, earthquakes/typhoons, energy costs, port or shipping disruptions, or rapid currency moves) can tighten availability and raise landed costs across multiple destination markets.Use multi-brewery sourcing across regions in Japan, maintain safety stock for high-velocity SKUs, and segment procurement between pasteurized products (more logistics-flexible) and refrigerated-dependent products (more disruption-sensitive).
Climate MediumWarming temperatures and extreme weather can reduce sake-rice quality or shift suitable production zones, potentially affecting polishing performance, fermentation behavior, and the sensory profile consistency demanded by premium buyers.Track sake-rice crop conditions and brewery release plans; diversify across rice varieties and regions; pre-book allocations for premium lots where feasible.
Regulatory Compliance MediumAlcohol products face destination-specific tax, labeling, and compositional rules; the meaning of style terms (including junmai-related labeling) may not be standardized across jurisdictions, increasing compliance and consumer-communication risk in export markets.Align labels and claims with destination alcohol authorities and importers; maintain documentation on ingredients and processing; avoid claims that cannot be substantiated in the destination market.
Logistics MediumGlass packaging is breakage-prone and premium sake quality is sensitive to heat/light; long-distance shipping without appropriate handling (and refrigeration where required) can lead to higher damage rates and quality complaints.Specify protective packaging, temperature-management expectations, and handling SOPs; reserve refrigerated capacity for unpasteurized products; monitor temperature excursions for premium lanes.
Fraud And Counterfeit MediumPremium Japanese alcoholic beverages can attract counterfeit or misrepresentation risks (origin, brewery identity, style claims), especially in fragmented import channels.Use authorized distributors, track-and-trace where available, and verify brewery/export documentation and packaging security features for high-value SKUs.
Sustainability
- Climate resilience for sake-rice cultivation (heat stress and extreme weather affecting grain quality and availability)
- Energy use and refrigeration needs in premium supply chains (especially for unpasteurized products)
- Glass packaging footprint and breakage-related waste in long-distance distribution
Labor & Social
- Skilled labor availability in traditional brewing regions and seasonal workforce constraints
- Small and medium-sized brewery viability and succession risk affecting supply continuity for niche labels
FAQ
What does “junmai” mean in sake?Junmai is a style term associated with sake made without added distilled alcohol, with positioning typically focused on rice, koji, water, and brewing technique. Exact labeling usage and definitions are anchored in Japan’s sake classification and labeling framework.
Which countries are the main import markets for Japanese junmai sake?Key import demand is concentrated in premium markets led by the United States and major East Asian hubs (including China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore), with additional consumption in select EU markets through specialty importers and on-trade channels.
How should junmai sake be handled and stored in international distribution?Junmai sake quality can deteriorate with heat and light exposure, so cool, dark storage and careful handling are important across the supply chain. Unpasteurized (nama) variants are more cold-chain sensitive and typically require refrigerated storage and transport to protect quality.
Sources
Junmai Sake Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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United States
Hong Kong
South Korea
Canada
Singapore
United Kingdom
Australia
France
Japan
Thailand
Italy
All country market pages: China, United States, Hong Kong, South Korea, Canada, Singapore, United Kingdom, Australia, France, Japan, Thailand, Italy, New Zealand, Kazakhstan, Sweden, Mexico, South Africa, Germany, Ireland, Belgium, Pakistan, Austria, Botswana, Netherlands, Lithuania, Spain, Denmark, Vietnam, Argentina, Estonia, Colombia, Croatia, Czechia, Poland, Turkiye, Armenia, Romania, Bulgaria, Norway, Hungary, Ukraine, Brazil, Mozambique, Slovakia, Finland, Latvia, Portugal, Serbia, Philippines, Moldova, Switzerland, Dominican Republic, Macao, India, Jamaica, Malaysia, Lesotho, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Swaziland, Chile, Paraguay, Azerbaijan, Greece, Kenya, Israel, Andorra, United Arab Emirates, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bahamas, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 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, Qatar, Slovenia, Senegal, El Salvador, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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