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Seaweed Wrapped Senbei Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Parent Product
Senbei
HS Code
190590
Last Updated
2026-10-06
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Seaweed Wrapped Senbei market coverage spans 132 countries.
  • 42 exporter companies and 54 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 13 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 3 countries.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-10-06.

Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Seaweed Wrapped Senbei

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Seaweed Wrapped Senbei Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

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Top YoY shifts for Seaweed Wrapped Senbei: Hong Kong (+98.4%), Taiwan (-71.1%), Japan (-2.8%).

Seaweed Wrapped Senbei Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

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In 2026-02, countries with visible Seaweed Wrapped Senbei transaction unit prices: Hong Kong (5.27 USD / kg), Japan (3.60 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-092026-10
Japan-2.8%103.24 USD / kg (458.71 kg)3.53 USD / kg (156.51 kg)3.60 USD / kg (302.8 kg)3.60 USD / kg (424.51 kg)- (-)- (-)
Hong Kong+98.4%2- (-)- (-)- (-)5.27 USD / kg (13,060 kg)- (-)- (-)
Taiwan-71.1%1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Seaweed Wrapped Senbei Global Supply Chain Coverage
96 companies
42 exporters and 54 importers are mapped for Seaweed Wrapped Senbei.
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Seaweed Wrapped Senbei Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

42 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Seaweed Wrapped Senbei. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Seaweed Wrapped Senbei Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles

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(Taiwan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States, South Korea
Supplying Products: Senbei, Standard Biscuits & Cookies, Scorched Rice +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Somalia, Djibouti, Taiwan, South Korea, Philippines, Cambodia, India, Singapore, Mongolia, United Arab Emirates
Supplying Products: Chocolate Rice Cakes, Chewing Gum, Swiss Roll +5
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Russia, Indonesia, United States, Philippines, India, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Breadsticks, Standard Biscuits & Cookies, Filled Biscuits & Cookies +5
(Hong Kong)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Rice Crackers, Flavored Ready-to-Drink Milkshake, Senbei +5
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, HORECA, Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Philippines
Supplying Products: Instant Noodles, Flavored Roasted Corn Snacks, Baking Mix +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Fried Shrimp Snack, Senbei, Seaweed Wrapped Senbei
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Seaweed Wrapped Senbei Global Exporter Coverage
42 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Seaweed Wrapped Senbei (HS Code 190590) in 2024

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RankCountryVolumeValue
1Canada848,100,643 kg4,275,205,947.444 USD
2Germany1,312,641,774.111 kg3,792,813,627.341 USD
3Italy578,457,307 kg2,857,119,354.952 USD
4United States606,234,495 kg2,171,125,762 USD
5Belgium520,756,401.034 kg1,896,188,977.903 USD
6Poland579,402,651 kg1,746,388,157 USD
7Netherlands450,571,845 kg1,608,082,995.671 USD
8Mexico474,389,365 kg1,379,452,593 USD
9United Kingdom208,322,013.528 kg844,641,623.228 USD
10Malaysia222,824,798.926 kg727,550,514.656 USD

Seaweed Wrapped Senbei Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Seaweed Wrapped Senbei Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

54 importer companies are mapped for Seaweed Wrapped Senbei demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Seaweed Wrapped Senbei Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Philippines
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Philippines)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Bangladesh, Romania
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Global Importer Coverage
54 companies
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Top Import Demand Countries for Seaweed Wrapped Senbei (HS Code 190590) in 2024

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RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States1,702,306,529.305 kg7,829,826,046 USD
2United Kingdom824,899,118.439 kg3,216,940,311.576 USD
3Germany517,523,142.122 kg1,718,006,010.392 USD
4Canada396,569,715.36 kg1,711,125,950.592 USD
5Netherlands662,926,835 kg1,525,531,913.992 USD
6Belgium332,113,778.87 kg1,046,194,075.902 USD
7Italy258,920,562 kg826,626,002.032 USD
8Australia172,345,140.429 kg801,615,836.337 USD
9Spain229,888,179.54 kg692,705,779.503 USD
10Poland180,769,925.497 kg636,595,051 USD

Seaweed Wrapped Senbei Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Classification

Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormShelf-stable packaged
Industry PositionPackaged Snack Food

Market

Seaweed-wrapped senbei is a Japanese-style rice-cracker snack in which a dried nori (laver) sheet is applied as a wrap, typically over a baked or grilled rice base with savory seasoning (often soy-sauce based). While senbei manufacturing and branding are strongly anchored in Japan, the key differentiating input—nori (Porphyra/Pyropia spp.)—is sourced from a highly concentrated East Asian aquaculture base, particularly China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. International trade is usually tracked under broader processed snack or cereal/bakery customs headings rather than a senbei-specific line, so market sizing and partner rankings often require proxy HS analysis. Demand outside Japan is most visible through Asian grocery/specialty retail and e-commerce in developed markets, where shelf-stable logistics are attractive but product quality is sensitive to humidity and oxidation control.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)niche expansion in international/Asian snack channels alongside mature domestic consumption in core producing markets
Major Producing Countries
  • JapanReference origin for senbei (rice-cracker) styles; key source of branded exports and product know-how.
  • ChinaMajor global producer of laver/nori species used for seaweed wrapping; also a large-scale snack manufacturing base in Asia supply chains.
  • South KoreaMajor laver/nori producing country and regional supplier; relevant for seaweed-wrap input availability.
Major Exporting Countries
  • JapanExports senbei as a Japanese snack category through specialty retail, gifting, and e-commerce channels.
  • ChinaExports seaweed products and Asian snack items captured under broader trade headings; product-level senbei specificity varies by customs line.
  • South KoreaExports laver/nori and processed seaweed products relevant to seaweed-wrapped snack manufacturing inputs.
Major Importing Countries
  • United StatesLarge market for imported Asian snacks via specialty retailers and mainstream international aisles; product-level tracking typically sits under broader processed snack headings.
  • CanadaActive import market for Japanese and Asian packaged snacks through specialty retail and e-commerce.
  • AustraliaNotable retail presence of rice-cracker snacks (including nori-wrapped variants) in mainstream and specialty channels.
  • SingaporeRegional import and distribution hub for Asian packaged snacks, including Japanese-style rice crackers.
Supply Calendar
  • East Asia coastal aquaculture (nori/laver: Porphyra/Pyropia spp.):Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, AprNori thalli cultivation/field production is centered in the cool-season window; indoor conchocelis seed culture is typically earlier in the year, with field ongrowing and harvesting extending through spring in major producer countries.
  • Packaged senbei manufacturing:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecManufacturing is generally year-round; seasonality risk is more input-driven (nori availability/grade) than production capacity.

Specification

Major VarietiesNorimaki senbei (nori-wrapped senbei), Nori-wrapped arare (small bite rice crackers), Nori-wrapped okaki (glutinous-rice based rice crackers, often marketed alongside senbei)
Physical Attributes
  • Crisp rice-cracker base with an external nori wrap or strip (seaweed adhesion and coverage are key visual/quality cues)
  • Savory surface seasoning commonly featuring soy-sauce based glaze; aroma balance between toasted rice and seaweed is important
Compositional Metrics
  • Low-moisture / low water-activity targeting to preserve crunch; humidity uptake is a primary quality failure mode
  • Salt and seasoning distribution uniformity; oil oxidation control is especially relevant for fried variants
Grades
  • Commercial buyer specifications typically focus on sensory quality (crispness, aroma), breakage rate, nori adhesion/coverage, and absence of foreign matter rather than a universal international grade class
Packaging
  • High moisture-barrier laminated film pouches; resealable formats and individual wraps are common for gifting/sharing
  • Oxygen management measures (nitrogen flush and/or oxygen absorbers) are used in some SKUs to slow oxidation and preserve flavor
ProcessingHygroscopic product: moisture ingress softens cracker texture and seaweed wrap, reducing consumer acceptabilitySeaweed wrap quality is origin- and grade-sensitive (color, aroma, sheet integrity), affecting yield and appearance at packing

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Rice preparation (cook/steam) -> dough/paste formation (pounding/kneading) -> shaping -> drying -> baking/grilling (or frying) -> seasoning/glazing -> cooling -> nori wrapping/application -> moisture/oxygen-controlled packaging -> distribution (ambient, humidity-managed)
Demand Drivers
  • Japanese snack and gifting culture (senbei/beika) supporting branded exports and premium assortments
  • Growth of Asian grocery and international aisles in developed markets enabling wider consumer access
  • Shelf-stable, lightweight formats suited to e-commerce and cross-border parcel distribution
  • Consumer preference for savory/umami flavors and “tea snack” positioning in some markets
Temperature
  • Ambient logistics are typical; avoiding high heat helps limit oil rancidity (if fried) and preserves seaweed aroma
  • Humidity control (dry storage, sealed packaging integrity) is generally more critical than tight temperature control
Atmosphere Control
  • Nitrogen flushing and/or oxygen absorbers are used in some packaged formats to reduce oxidative flavor deterioration and extend acceptable shelf life
Shelf Life
  • Shelf-stable when sealed; quality is primarily limited by moisture ingress (loss of crispness) and oxidation (staling/rancidity) rather than rapid microbial spoilage
  • After opening, crispness can degrade quickly in humid environments unless promptly resealed in an airtight container

Risks

Climate HighSeaweed-wrapped senbei depends on a concentrated East Asian nori (Porphyra/Pyropia) supply base that is inherently seasonal and sensitive to coastal environmental conditions. Ocean warming, nutrient shifts, harmful algal blooms, and disease pressure can reduce nori yields or downgrade sheet quality, creating abrupt input shortages and price volatility that directly disrupt product availability and margin stability.Pre-qualify multiple nori origins and grades (e.g., Japan/Republic of Korea/China), maintain safety stocks through the cool-season harvest window, and design packaging/portion formats to reduce exposure to nori sheet tightness and grade variability.
Food Safety MediumEdible seaweeds can accumulate contaminants depending on origin and water conditions, and seaweed-wrapped senbei often uses seasonings that introduce allergen risks (notably soy and sometimes wheat via soy sauce). Import controls may focus on contaminant limits, allergen labelling, and hygiene controls for ready-to-eat packaged snacks.Apply HACCP-based controls and supplier verification with contaminant testing aligned to Codex guidance; implement robust allergen control and accurate prepackaged food labelling for export markets.
Shelf Life Limitation MediumProduct quality is highly sensitive to humidity and packaging integrity: moisture ingress softens both cracker and seaweed wrap, while oxidative staling can flatten savory aroma. These failures can drive retailer returns and brand damage even when product remains microbiologically safe.Use verified high-barrier packaging, conduct seal-integrity checks, consider oxygen control (nitrogen flush/absorbers) where appropriate, and set distribution/storage specs emphasizing dry conditions.
Regulatory Compliance MediumFood additive permissions, contaminant limits, and labelling requirements vary by importing country; senbei is typically captured under broad processed snack headings, so documentation and ingredient disclosure must be precise to avoid border rejections. Claims such as “gluten-free” can be complicated if soy sauce contains wheat or if cross-contact occurs.Conduct country-by-country regulatory review for additives and labelling, maintain detailed specifications and COAs, and offer formulation variants that match target-market requirements.
Input Cost Volatility MediumCore inputs (rice, edible oils for fried variants, soy sauce ingredients) and packaging materials can face commodity and logistics-driven price swings. Because the nori wrap is a visible value component, nori price shocks can disproportionately impact COGS and force pack-size or quality adjustments.Use multi-sourcing and forward contracting where feasible, define acceptable ingredient/packaging equivalents, and maintain a pricing/pack architecture that can absorb periodic nori-grade and packaging cost movements.
Sustainability
  • Climate and coastal water-quality dependence of nori/laver aquaculture (nutrient dynamics and ecosystem conditions directly affect yields and sheet quality)
  • Packaging waste and recyclability constraints from multi-layer barrier films commonly used to protect crispness
  • Energy use in drying and baking/grilling (or frying) processes across large-scale snack manufacturing
Labor & Social
  • Supply-chain traceability and labor standards in coastal aquaculture and seaweed processing, where production is seasonally intensive and regionally concentrated

FAQ

What is the main factor that causes seaweed-wrapped senbei to lose quality in global distribution?Moisture is the biggest quality threat: if humidity enters the pack, the cracker loses crispness and the nori wrap softens. Oxidation can also dull aroma (and cause rancidity in fried variants), so high-barrier packaging and good seal integrity are critical.
Why is nori supply considered a high-severity risk for seaweed-wrapped senbei?The seaweed wrap (nori/laver) is typically sourced from a concentrated East Asian aquaculture base and is seasonal and environmentally sensitive. Climate and coastal water-condition shocks can reduce yields or downgrade sheet quality, which can quickly translate into shortages or cost spikes for this product.
Do seaweed-wrapped senbei typically rely on strong preservatives to be shelf-stable?Not usually—many senbei are shelf-stable mainly because they are low-moisture snacks and use protective packaging. Some formulations use permitted additives (such as flavor enhancers or antioxidants for oil stability in fried variants), but shelf life is primarily managed through moisture and oxygen control.

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