Sub Product
Low-Sugar Tomato Ketchup, Organic Tomato Ketchup, Reduced-Salt Tomato Ketchup, Spicy Tomato Ketchup
Derived Products
Russian Dressing, Mumbo Sauce
Raw Materials
Fresh Tomato, Salt, Tomato Paste, White Distilled Vinegar, +1
HS Code
210320
Last Updated
2026-06-29
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Japan Ketchup market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers & manufacturers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Japan are summarized.
- 13 export partner companies (including manufacturers) and 11 import partner companies are mapped for Ketchup in Japan.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-29.
Ketchup Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Japan
13 export partner companies are tracked for Ketchup in Japan. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Ketchup export intelligence in Japan, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 210320.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier & Manufacturer Transaction Records for Ketchup in Japan
5 sampled Ketchup transactions in Japan include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Ketchup sampled transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2026-05-26: 2.68 USD / kg, 2026-04-28: 2.66 USD / kg, 2026-03-26: 2.00 USD / kg, 2026-02-27: 2.69 USD / kg, 2026-02-19: 4.00 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | [소스* **** ******************* | 2.68 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-04-28 | [소스* **** ******************* | 2.66 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-03-26 | KET**** * *** ****** ** ******* | 2.00 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Panama) | |
| 2026-02-27 | [소스* **** ******************* | 2.69 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-02-19 | KET**** * *** ****** ** ******* | 4.00 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Panama) |
Top Ketchup Export Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Companies in Japan
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 13 total export partner companies tracked for Ketchup in Japan. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Japan Export Partner Coverage
13 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Japan export network depth for Ketchup.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Ketchup partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Japan.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Ketchup in Japan (HS Code 210320)
Analyze 3 years of Ketchup export volume and value in Japan to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 277,331 | 699,627 USD |
| 2023 | 280,341 | 670,867 USD |
| 2022 | 223,349 | 499,870 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Ketchup Exports from Japan (HS Code 210320) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Ketchup exports from Japan.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mongolia | 92,728 | 210,839.522 USD |
| 2 | Hong Kong | 29,011 | 119,795.483 USD |
| 3 | China | 26,320 | 70,867.818 USD |
| 4 | Thailand | 31,985 | 53,466.324 USD |
| 5 | United States | 3,793 | 13,649.008 USD |
Ketchup Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Japan: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
11 import partner companies are tracked for Ketchup in Japan. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Ketchup in Japan
5 sampled Ketchup import transactions in Japan provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Ketchup sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2026-01-14: 3.62 USD / kg, 2026-01-14: 3.62 USD / kg, 2026-01-09: 2.45 USD / kg, 2026-01-09: 2.45 USD / kg, 2025-12-06: 2.31 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | BAN*** ******* | 3.62 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-14 | BAN*** ******* | 3.62 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-09 | DEL ***** ****** ******* ***** ***** | 2.45 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-09 | DEL ***** ****** ******* ***** ***** | 2.45 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-06 | Tom*** ******* *** ***** ****** ****** **** ************** ********** ********** ***** * ******** *** | 2.31 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Ketchup Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Japan
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 11 total import partner companies tracked for Ketchup in Japan. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Food PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthers
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Food PackagingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthersTrade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingHORECARetailTrade
Japan Import Partner Coverage
11 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Ketchup in Japan.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Ketchup importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Japan.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Ketchup in Japan (HS Code 210320)
Track 3 years of Ketchup import volume and value in Japan to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,556,747 | 11,783,507 USD |
| 2023 | 6,606,143 | 9,569,926 USD |
| 2022 | 8,743,560 | 12,035,835 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Ketchup to Japan (HS Code 210320) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Ketchup to Japan.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 2,527,488 | 3,989,434.69 USD |
| 2 | Thailand | 2,059,244 | 3,949,121.888 USD |
| 3 | United States | 2,862,396 | 3,602,208.492 USD |
| 4 | Mexico | 52,539 | 67,795.8 USD |
| 5 | Australia | 4,284 | 51,411.705 USD |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormShelf-stable (bottled/sachets)
Industry PositionPackaged Condiment (Consumer Food)
Market
Japan is a mature consumer market for tomato ketchup with substantial domestic manufacturing led by Kagome; Kagome reports it holds over 60% value share of Japan’s ketchup category in 2020 (Intage SRI, as cited by Kagome). Under HS 210320 (tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces), Japan imported about USD 11.78 million (7,556,750 kg) in 2024 and exported about USD 0.70 million (277,331 kg), indicating a net importer position (UN Comtrade via World Bank WITS). Leading formulations sold in Japan commonly feature tomato, sugars, brewed vinegar, salt, onion and spices (example: Kagome Tomato Ketchup ingredient statement). Market access for imports is strongly shaped by Japan’s Food Sanitation Act import notification process and Japan’s positive-list system for permitted food additives, alongside labeling requirements under the Food Labeling Act.
Market RoleNet importer with significant domestic manufacturing
Domestic RoleMainstream household and foodservice condiment used broadly in Japan’s retail condiment category and in yoshoku dishes promoted by domestic leading brands.
SeasonalityYear-round availability driven by shelf-stable processing rather than harvest seasonality.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Thick, squeezable/pourable viscosity suitable for both topping and cooking applications (category positioning in domestic brand materials).
Compositional Metrics
- Example ingredient statement (Japan retail SKU, Kagome Tomato Ketchup 300g): tomato (imported or domestic; domestic less than 5%), sugars, brewed vinegar, salt, onion, spices.
- Example labeled nutrition (Kagome Tomato Ketchup 300g, per 100g): energy 118 kcal; salt equivalent 3.3 g (values vary by SKU).
Grades
- JAS Special Grade
- JAS Standard Grade
Packaging
- Consumer squeeze bottles (e.g., 180g, 300g, 500g, 800g retail formats)
- Single-serve sachets (e.g., 12g multipacks; 9g sachets also marketed by Heinz in Japan)
- Foodservice bulk formats (e.g., 1kg tubes/films, 3–10kg films, 20.5kg BIB)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Tomato input (including imported tomato inputs for some leading domestic SKUs) → blending with sugars/vinegar/salt/onion/spices → thermal cooking/pasteurization → filling/packaging → ambient distribution across Japan retail and foodservice
Temperature
- Primarily ambient distribution for unopened product (no refrigerated cold-chain requirement for shelf-stable ketchup).
Shelf Life
- Shelf-stable; example: Kagome foodservice ketchup product listing shows a 395-day best-before period for a JAS special grade SKU (varies by SKU and package format).
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighImported ketchup intended for sale/business use must be notified under Japan’s Food Sanitation Act, and non-compliance (including use of non-permitted food additives under Japan’s positive-list system) can trigger import holds, rejection, or disposal.Prepare the MHLW import notification dossier in advance (ingredients/additives and manufacturing method) and verify additive compliance against Japan’s permitted additive lists before shipment.
Food Labeling MediumLabel non-compliance (e.g., errors in ingredients/additives, allergen-related statements, or nutrition/calorie information required under Japan’s labeling framework) can lead to enforcement action, recalls, and reputational damage.Run a Japan-specific label compliance review against the Food Labeling Act/Food Labeling Standards and align the label with the importer’s compliance responsibility before printing.
Logistics MediumKetchup is freight-intensive; sea-freight and domestic distribution cost volatility can materially impact landed cost and price competitiveness for imported finished goods.Use multi-month freight contracts where feasible, optimize pack sizes for container utilization, and benchmark against domestically manufactured alternatives.
Sustainability MediumPackaging design and labeling choices can create compliance and cost exposure under Japan’s container and packaging recycling framework and retailer sustainability requirements.Confirm packaging material classifications and recycling obligations with the importer and consider lightweighting or recyclable packaging formats where commercially viable.
Sustainability
- Packaging waste and recycling compliance for bottles, sachets, and bulk packaging under Japan’s Act on the Promotion of Sorted Collection and Recycling of Containers and Packaging.
FAQ
What is the key food-safety import filing required to import ketchup into Japan for sale?Importers must submit a 'Notification Form for Importation of Foods, etc.' to an MHLW quarantine station under the Food Sanitation Act before the goods can be used for sale or business purposes, and the quarantine station conducts document examination (and may inspect) to check compliance.
Are food additives restricted in Japan for imported ketchup?Yes. Japan uses a positive-list system for food additives: only permitted additives may be used, and where use standards exist (target foods and maximum limits), products must comply with those standards.
What ingredients are typical in leading ketchup products sold in Japan?A leading domestic example (Kagome Tomato Ketchup 300g) lists tomato, sugars, brewed vinegar, salt, onion, and spices, with tomato noted as imported or domestic (domestic less than 5%) on the ingredient statement.
Sources
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