Sub Product
Aji-Mirin, Shio Mirin, Traditional Mirin
Derived Products
Ponzu, Teriyaki Sauce
Raw Materials
Barley Malt, Glutinous Rice Grain, White Sugar
HS Code
210390
Last Updated
2026-07-26
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Mirin market coverage spans 137 countries.
- 132 exporter companies and 151 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 535 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 10 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 2026-07-26.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Mirin
Analyze 535 supplier-linked transactions across the top 10 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Mirin.
Mirin Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Mirin to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Mirin: Vietnam (+287.2%), Taiwan (+117.9%), Singapore (+65.9%).
Mirin Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Mirin country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Mirin transaction unit prices: Japan (3.42 USD / kg), Taiwan (3.27 USD / kg), United States (3.07 USD / kg), South Korea (2.95 USD / kg), Vietnam (2.54 USD / kg), 2 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | +12.3% | 175 | 0.64 USD / kg (314,169.58 kg) | 1.33 USD / kg (283,899.74 kg) | 1.50 USD / kg (309,648 kg) | 1.30 USD / kg (171,126.47 kg) | 1.83 USD / kg (257,866.44 kg) | 1.29 USD / kg (352,571.42 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | +45.4% | 155 | 1.09 USD / kg (254,391.35 kg) | 1.50 USD / kg (261,738.2 kg) | 3.20 USD / kg (172,141.612 kg) | 2.78 USD / kg (52,006.868 kg) | 4.11 USD / kg (95,156.98 kg) | 3.42 USD / kg (109,795.39 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +24.6% | 72 | 2.49 USD / kg (40,233.62 kg) | 3.18 USD / kg (18,762.26 kg) | 2.51 USD / kg (12,906.19 kg) | 3.06 USD / kg (13,751.66 kg) | 2.75 USD / kg (3,494.28 kg) | 3.07 USD / kg (1,639.68 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +287.2% | 70 | 0.55 USD / kg (68,762 kg) | 1.52 USD / kg (269,163.6 kg) | 2.06 USD / kg (58,530 kg) | 1.19 USD / kg (112,520 kg) | 1.93 USD / kg (148,110 kg) | 2.54 USD / kg (186,778 kg) | ||||||
| Hong Kong | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | 1.68 USD / kg (19,575 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Korea | +23.3% | 11 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.97 USD / kg (20,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.95 USD / kg (19,100 kg) | ||||||
| Singapore | +65.9% | 26 | - (-) | 0.45 USD / kg (125,609 kg) | 1.14 USD / kg (128,074 kg) | 1.78 USD / kg (119,750.36 kg) | 1.51 USD / kg (138,847 kg) | 1.40 USD / kg (72,623.9 kg) | ||||||
| Taiwan | +117.9% | 21 | - (-) | 1.71 USD / kg (50,346 kg) | - (-) | 2.24 USD / kg (99,866.2 kg) | 3.05 USD / kg (117,639 kg) | 3.27 USD / kg (111,351.97 kg) | ||||||
| Russia | -5.1% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 0.84 USD / kg (896.4 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | +18.3% | 1 | - (-) | 1.15 USD / kg (540 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Mirin Global Supply Chain Coverage
283 companies
132 exporters and 151 importers are mapped for Mirin.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Mirin, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Mirin Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
132 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Mirin. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Mirin Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 132 total exporter companies in the Mirin supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: India, United States, Peru
Supplying Products: Mirin, Flavored Wine, Oyster Sauce +5
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-26
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-26
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Mirin
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetail
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-05
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetailTrade
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: India, Vietnam, United States
Supplying Products: Mirin, Dried Common Shrimp and Prawn, Cinnamon Extract +5
Mirin Global Exporter Coverage
132 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Mirin supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Mirin (HS Code 210390) in 2024
For Mirin in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 568,812,734 kg | 1,737,723,001 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 430,112,503 kg | 1,709,947,474.325 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 264,947,476.493 kg | 1,065,586,947.248 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 320,177,264 kg | 955,175,206.359 USD |
| 5 | Mexico | 246,366,798 kg | 730,422,127 USD |
| 6 | Belgium | 183,982,358.03 kg | 567,581,173.945 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 145,073,166.242 kg | 509,062,923.033 USD |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 137,231,478 kg | 503,436,434.349 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 168,196,287.889 kg | 465,237,317 USD |
| 10 | Japan | 119,851,707 kg | 457,856,731.299 USD |
Mirin Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Mirin Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
151 importer companies are mapped for Mirin demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Mirin Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-12
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Hong Kong)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-29
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-05
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-20
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
151 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Mirin.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Mirin (HS Code 210390) in 2024
For Mirin in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 731,869,065.524 kg | 2,072,467,580 USD |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 348,359,507 kg | 1,046,219,736.375 USD |
| 3 | Canada | 211,423,866.314 kg | 782,348,854.567 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 246,613,911.997 kg | 773,429,935.674 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 172,732,753.457 kg | 594,903,419.858 USD |
| 6 | Mexico | 95,220,976.502 kg | 379,489,250 USD |
| 7 | Japan | 101,939,020 kg | 339,605,739.787 USD |
| 8 | South Korea | 134,724,963.538 kg | 292,183,855 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 75,533,240.068 kg | 272,518,301 USD |
| 10 | Belgium | 67,656,708.418 kg | 267,690,306.715 USD |
Mirin Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Mirin origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormLiquid
Industry PositionFood Ingredient (Seasoning / Sweetener)
Market
Mirin is a sweet rice-derived cooking seasoning used globally in Japanese-style sauces and prepared foods, valued for sweetness, aroma, and surface gloss in finished dishes. Japan is the reference origin for traditional mirin (hon-mirin), while lower- or non-alcohol “mirin-style” seasonings are produced for broader retail and industrial sauce applications. Trade is shaped by regulatory treatment that can classify some mirin products as alcoholic beverages (excise/import licensing) versus food seasonings, affecting cost-to-serve and route-to-market. Demand is closely tied to growth in Japanese cuisine consumption, sauce manufacturing (e.g., teriyaki-style), and private-label Asian pantry categories.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- JapanReference origin for hon-mirin production; also a key exporter of branded mirin for international Japanese cuisine supply chains.
Major Exporting Countries
- JapanPrimary origin for internationally marketed hon-mirin and many premium mirin products.
Supply Calendar
- Japan:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecManufactured product; supply is generally year-round, with availability driven more by production scheduling, packaging capacity, and export logistics than harvest seasonality.
Specification
Major VarietiesHon-mirin (traditional mirin), Mirin-style seasoning (mirin-fu chomiryo), Salt-added mirin (for reduced excise / different regulatory treatment in some markets)
Physical Attributes
- Clear to amber liquid appearance depending on formulation and heating/aging
- Sweet aroma and mild alcoholic note in traditional mirin; less pronounced in mirin-style seasonings
- Contributes sheen (gloss) to finished sauces and glazes when heated
Compositional Metrics
- Sugar/solids level (often specified via Brix or equivalent solids measure)
- Alcohol presence/level (critical for regulatory classification and buyer specifications)
- Color specification (visual color scale or absorbance-based method depending on buyer)
- Salt content (where salt-added variants are supplied)
- Acidity / pH (for flavor balance and stability expectations)
Packaging
- Retail bottles (glass or PET) for consumer pantry use
- Foodservice packs and bulk containers (jerrycans/drums/IBC) for industrial sauce and seasoning manufacturing
- Packaging typically emphasizes light/heat protection and closure integrity to preserve flavor and color consistency
ProcessingUsed as a sweetness and aroma component in heated applications; supports glaze formation and color development in saucesFunctionality is formulation-dependent: hon-mirin and mirin-style seasonings can differ materially in alcohol, sweetness profile, and labeling claims
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Rice and alcohol inputs procurement -> Koji preparation -> Saccharification/fermentation or enzymatic conversion (product-dependent) -> Pressing/filtration -> Blending/standardization -> Heat treatment (where applied) -> Bottling/packing -> Export distribution via ambient supply chains
Demand Drivers
- Expansion of Japanese cuisine consumption and Japanese-style sauce categories in retail and foodservice
- Industrial sauce and ready-meal manufacturing demand for consistent sweetness, aroma, and glaze performance
- Product reformulation needs (e.g., tailoring sweetness profile, alcohol presence, or sodium where salt-added variants are used)
Temperature
- Typically shipped and stored ambient as a shelf-stable liquid when sealed; protect from excessive heat to reduce quality drift in flavor and color
- After opening, many buyers/consumers prefer cool storage practices to preserve aroma and reduce oxidation-related changes (exact guidance is brand/formulation dependent)
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is formulation- and packaging-dependent; sealed products are generally managed as ambient shelf-stable, with quality sensitivity to prolonged heat and light exposure
- Bulk formats for industrial use require hygiene controls to prevent contamination during dispensing and to maintain sensory consistency across lots
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighMirin can be regulated and taxed differently across jurisdictions depending on alcohol content and legal classification (alcoholic beverage vs. seasoning). Changes in excise policy, import licensing, labeling rules, or customs classification can abruptly change landed cost, restrict channels, or delay shipments.Maintain jurisdiction-specific regulatory classification dossiers (composition, alcohol, labeling) and use pre-clearance with importers/brokers; qualify mirin-style alternatives where regulatory treatment materially differs.
Labeling And Product Identity MediumMarket confusion between hon-mirin and mirin-style seasonings can create brand and compliance risk if product identity, alcohol presence, sweeteners, or salt additions are not clearly specified and labeled to local rules.Use clear product specifications (solids, alcohol, salt, sweetener system) and align claims/ingredient statements to the destination market’s labeling requirements.
Input Cost Volatility MediumCost and availability of key inputs (rice, alcohol/spirits, sweetener components for some mirin-style products, packaging materials) can drive price volatility and reformulation pressure, affecting consistent sensory performance in downstream sauces.Lock multi-origin input contracts where feasible, maintain approved alternates for sweetener and alcohol inputs, and validate performance ranges in industrial recipes.
Food Safety LowAs a liquid ingredient used widely in sauces and prepared foods, mirin supply chains still require robust hygiene, traceability, and allergen/contaminant management aligned to destination-market rules, especially for bulk industrial use.Require GFSI-aligned food safety management systems, lot-level traceability, and supplier COAs matched to buyer specification dimensions.
Sustainability
- Upstream rice supply-chain footprint (water use and rice-cultivation methane emissions) can be a material component of mirin’s lifecycle impact
- Packaging footprint (glass vs. plastic) and transport intensity for ambient liquid exports influence product-level carbon accounting in some buyer programs
FAQ
What is the difference between hon-mirin and mirin-style seasoning?Hon-mirin is the traditional style and is typically treated as an alcohol-containing product, while “mirin-style” seasonings are formulated to deliver similar sweetness and cooking functionality with composition that can differ materially (including alcohol presence, sweetener system, and sometimes added salt). For international trade, those formulation differences matter because they can change labeling requirements and even whether the product is regulated as an alcoholic beverage or a food seasoning.
Why can mirin face trade barriers that other seasonings do not?In some markets, mirin’s alcohol presence can trigger alcoholic-beverage rules such as excise taxes, import permits, or channel restrictions, whereas non-alcohol seasonings are handled under standard food rules. This makes regulatory classification and documentation a primary risk factor for mirin trade.
Which specification points matter most for industrial buyers using mirin in sauces?Buyers commonly focus on sugar/solids level (often managed via a Brix-type measure), alcohol presence/level (for both functionality and compliance), color consistency, and—when relevant—salt content and pH/acidity. These parameters help keep sweetness, aroma, glaze behavior, and labeling outcomes consistent across production lots.
Sources
Mirin Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, France, Canada, United States, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Turkiye, Colombia, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Costa Rica, Thailand, New Zealand, Russia, Indonesia, Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Mexico, Peru, United Kingdom, Philippines, Poland, Spain, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, South Africa, Hungary, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, Guatemala, India, Czechia, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Ireland, Oman, Switzerland, Romania, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Portugal, Slovakia, Norway, Taiwan, Serbia, Kuwait, Chile, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ukraine, Honduras, Lithuania, Israel, Nigeria, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Cyprus, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Iran, Iceland, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Latvia, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nicaragua, Nepal, Panama, Pakistan, Paraguay, Qatar, Slovenia, Senegal, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Derived products: Ponzu, Teriyaki Sauce
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