Sub Product
Daiginjo Sake, Ginjo Sake, Honjozo Sake, Junmai Sake
HS Code
220600
Last Updated
2026-05-26
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Sake market coverage spans 131 countries.
- 726 exporter companies and 381 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 6,447 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 15 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 Sake
Analyze 6,447 supplier-linked transactions across the top 15 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Sake.
Sake Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Sake to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Sake: Hong Kong (+2892.1%), Taiwan (+67.6%), United States (+64.1%).
Sake Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Sake country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Sake transaction unit prices: Japan (4.54 USD / kg), United States (3.65 USD / kg), Mexico (1.35 USD / kg), South Korea (1.34 USD / kg), China (1.07 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 | +18.0% | 5,684 | 4.17 USD / kg (1,442,109.122 kg) | 4.83 USD / kg (1,908,382.382 kg) | 5.20 USD / kg (2,095,638.881 kg) | 4.61 USD / kg (2,539,709.268 kg) | 4.10 USD / kg (1,005,938.822 kg) | 4.54 USD / kg (1,944,287.059 kg) | ||||||
| China | +16.5% | 136 | 0.79 USD / kg (102,278.11 kg) | 1.05 USD / kg (191,533 kg) | 0.81 USD / kg (142,173.6 kg) | 0.94 USD / kg (76,806.68 kg) | 0.65 USD / kg (47,922.63 kg) | 1.07 USD / kg (140,192.81 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +64.1% | 504 | 2.43 USD / kg (397,686.085 kg) | 2.70 USD / kg (19,069.99 kg) | 1.66 USD / kg (1,193,301.919 kg) | 1.85 USD / kg (59,726.623 kg) | 3.26 USD / kg (112,215.02 kg) | 3.65 USD / kg (138,789.04 kg) | ||||||
| South Korea | +26.1% | 64 | 0.45 USD / kg (191,716.831 kg) | 0.45 USD / kg (80,215.62 kg) | 0.75 USD / kg (163,263.79 kg) | 0.77 USD / kg (277,182.4 kg) | 1.28 USD / kg (65,402 kg) | 1.34 USD / kg (133,056 kg) | ||||||
| France | +27.8% | 5 | - (-) | 6.97 USD / kg (782.2 kg) | 14.47 USD / kg (66.72 kg) | 4.98 USD / kg (1,385 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Taiwan | +67.6% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Spain | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | 1.56 USD / kg (1.5 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Singapore | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.42 USD / kg (6,480 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Indonesia | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | -62.1% | 33 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.55 USD / kg (4,164 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.35 USD / kg (9,234 kg) |
Sake Global Supply Chain Coverage
1,107 companies
726 exporters and 381 importers are mapped for Sake.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Sake, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Sake Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
726 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Sake. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Sake Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 726 total exporter companies in the Sake supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Sake Global Exporter Coverage
726 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Sake supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Sake (HS Code 220600) in 2024
For 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 |
Sake Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Sake Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
381 importer companies are mapped for Sake demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Sake Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 381 total importer companies tracked for Sake. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Alcohol Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-14
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersBeverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersGrocery StoresLiquor StoresOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Alcohol Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
381 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Sake.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Sake (HS Code 220600) in 2024
For 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 |
Sake Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Sake origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormBottled
Industry PositionValue-Added Food & Beverage Product
Market
Sake is a fermented alcoholic beverage made primarily from rice and is strongly associated with Japan, which anchors global production, brand identity, and export supply. International trade is driven by premium positioning, Japanese cuisine adoption, and on-trade visibility (restaurants, bars), alongside specialized retail and e-commerce. Key import markets are concentrated in North America and East Asia, with additional demand in major European cities tied to foodservice and gifting. Product differentiation in global trade is heavily style-led (e.g., Junmai/Ginjo categories) and quality-signaled via polishing, brewing method, and pasteurization status, which also influences handling requirements.
Major Producing Countries
- JapanCore global origin for production volume, protected category identity, and export supply.
Major Exporting Countries
- JapanPrimary global export origin; export mix often skewed toward premium, origin-identified products.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesMajor premium import market with strong restaurant and specialty retail demand.
- ChinaSignificant demand in tier-1 cities; premium gifting and on-trade contribute to imports.
- Hong KongRe-export and high-end on-trade hub for premium Japanese beverages.
- South KoreaStrong proximity-driven import market with active retail and foodservice channels.
- TaiwanNotable premium consumption market with established Japanese food culture ties.
- SingaporeRegional hub with premium on-trade and import distribution activity.
- FrancePremium niche market linked to gastronomy and metropolitan on-trade.
- United KingdomSpecialty retail and on-trade demand centered in major cities.
Specification
Major VarietiesJunmai, Honjozo, Ginjo, Daiginjo, Nigori (cloudy), Namazake (unpasteurized), Sparkling sake
Physical Attributes
- Clear to slightly tinted appearance for filtered styles; visibly cloudy appearance for nigori styles
- Aroma and flavor profile vary by style (from delicate/fruity to richer umami-led profiles)
- Sensitivity to heat and light can accelerate quality loss, especially for aromatic premium styles
Compositional Metrics
- Alcohol by volume (ABV) labeling is a standard commercial specification parameter in global trade
- Rice polishing ratio (seimai-buai) is commonly used as a quality and style signal for premium categories
- Sweetness/dryness indicators (e.g., Sake Meter Value / Nihonshudo) and acidity may be used in technical sheets
Grades
- Japanese style/category labeling (e.g., Junmai/Ginjo/Daiginjo) is widely referenced in international marketing and buyer specifications
- Geographical indication (GI) or protected indication labeling may be used for origin differentiation where applicable
Packaging
- Glass bottles are common for premium and retail trade; secondary packaging emphasizes breakage protection for export
- Alternative formats (cans, bag-in-box) exist for convenience and foodservice depending on market segment
ProcessingPasteurization status (pasteurized vs. unpasteurized/namazake) materially affects cold-chain requirements and shelf-life expectationsFiltration level influences appearance (clear vs. cloudy) and can affect stability and consumer perception
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Sake rice production and procurement -> rice polishing -> koji preparation -> yeast starter -> main fermentation -> pressing -> filtration/adjustment -> (often) pasteurization -> maturation -> blending/dilution as needed -> bottling -> export distribution -> importer/wholesaler -> on-trade and retail
Demand Drivers
- Global expansion of Japanese cuisine and pairing culture in premium foodservice
- Premiumization and interest in origin, craftsmanship, and category education (Junmai/Ginjo segmentation)
- Growth of cocktails and mixed-serve use in some urban bar markets
- Gift-driven seasonal purchasing in parts of East Asia
Temperature
- Cool, dark storage is widely used to protect aroma and slow quality degradation during distribution
- Unpasteurized styles (namazake) typically require refrigerated handling to reduce spoilage and off-flavor risk
Shelf Life
- Quality is time-sensitive; heat and light exposure can accelerate oxidation and aroma loss during long distribution chains
- Importers commonly rotate inventory by style, pasteurization status, and target consumption window rather than relying on a single universal shelf-life assumption
Risks
Supply Concentration HighGlobal trade supply is highly concentrated in Japan; disruptions affecting Japanese brewing (climate impacts on sake rice, natural disasters, energy cost shocks, or policy/regulatory changes) can tighten export availability and amplify price volatility for import-dependent markets.Maintain multi-supplier relationships across regions within Japan, segment portfolios by style and substitutability, and use inventory planning that accounts for long lead times and seasonal demand spikes in key import markets.
Climate MediumWarming trends, heat stress, and shifting precipitation patterns can affect rice quality parameters important for premium brewing, increasing variability in raw material performance and batch consistency.Track sake-rice procurement regions and quality outcomes by harvest year, and align contracts to varietal/region resilience programs where available.
Regulatory Compliance MediumAlcohol excise regimes, labeling requirements, and import controls vary widely by market; mislabeling (style claims, origin claims, ABV, allergens where applicable) can trigger detentions, relabeling costs, or market access loss.Use importer-led label compliance reviews per destination market and maintain documented product specifications and translation controls for claims.
Food Safety LowWhile pasteurized products are generally stable, unpasteurized styles and poor temperature control can increase spoilage risk, leading to off-flavors, haze, or gas formation that damages brand trust.Differentiate logistics plans by pasteurization status; implement cold-chain verification for namazake and conduct incoming QC on arrival.
Counterfeit And Fraud LowPremium, origin-identified products can face substitution, refilling, or misleading labeling in fragmented distribution channels, especially in gift and on-trade segments.Source through authorized importers, use tamper-evident packaging where feasible, and implement track-and-trace or serialization for high-value SKUs.
Sustainability
- Climate variability affecting rice yield and quality in key origin regions, with downstream impacts on premium brewing inputs
- Energy and water use in brewing operations (steaming, temperature control, pasteurization) and associated emissions footprint
- Packaging footprint and breakage risk for glass-heavy premium export supply chains
Labor & Social
- Responsible marketing and compliance with minimum-age alcohol sales rules across destination markets
- Alcohol-harm public health scrutiny influencing retail restrictions, labeling rules, and advertising limitations
FAQ
Which country anchors global sake production and exports?Japan is the core global origin for sake production and the primary export supplier, so many international markets depend on Japanese production conditions and export availability.
What are common internationally traded sake styles used in buyer specifications?Many global transactions reference Japanese style/category labeling such as Junmai, Ginjo, Daiginjo, Honjozo, and product types like nigori (cloudy) and namazake (unpasteurized) as shorthand for expected profile and handling needs.
Does sake always need refrigerated shipping and storage?Not always. Many pasteurized products are distributed without a strict cold chain, but cool, dark storage is commonly used to protect quality, and unpasteurized styles (namazake) typically require refrigerated handling to reduce spoilage risk.
Sake Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, United States, Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Germany, Japan, Canada, Italy, Australia, Spain, Brazil, France, Singapore, Thailand, New Zealand, Sweden, Mexico, South Africa, United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, Pakistan, Austria, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Lithuania, Vietnam, Argentina, Denmark, Botswana, Estonia, Croatia, Poland, Philippines, Armenia, Turkiye, Bulgaria, Czechia, Hungary, Colombia, Slovakia, Finland, Romania, Norway, Ukraine, Latvia, Mozambique, Serbia, India, Portugal, Moldova, Dominican Republic, Switzerland, Jamaica, Macao, Malaysia, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Lesotho, Chile, Swaziland, Azerbaijan, Paraguay, Greece, Kenya, 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, Israel, 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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