Sub Product
Firm Tofu, Silken Tofu, Soft Tofu
Derived Products
Abura-age
Last Updated
2026-06-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Japan Tofu market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Japan are summarized.
- 8 export partner companies and 40 import partner companies are mapped for Tofu in Japan.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 0 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-17.
Tofu Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Japan
8 export partner companies are tracked for Tofu in Japan. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Tofu export intelligence in Japan, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code -.
Scatter points are sampled from 45.9% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Tofu in Japan
5 sampled Tofu transactions in Japan include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Tofu sampled transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2026-06-04: 4.80 USD / kg, 2026-05-28: 2.33 USD / kg, 2026-05-28: 2.33 USD / kg, 2026-05-28: 2.33 USD / kg, 2026-05-28: 2.33 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | [가공*** ********* | 4.80 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-05-28 | [가공*** ***** **************** ****** **** | 2.33 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-05-28 | [가공*** ***** **************** ****** **** | 2.33 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-05-28 | [가공*** ***** **************** ****** **** | 2.33 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-05-28 | [가공*** ***** **************** ****** **** | 2.33 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) |
Top Tofu Export Suppliers and Companies in Japan
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 8 total export partner companies tracked for Tofu in Japan. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Retail
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Japan Export Partner Coverage
8 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Japan export network depth for Tofu.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Tofu partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Japan.
Tofu Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Japan: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
40 import partner companies are tracked for Tofu 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 Tofu in Japan
2 sampled Tofu import transactions in Japan provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Tofu sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2025-10-15: 1.00 USD / kg, 2025-07-11: 2.00 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-15 | Tof* ***** ****** ******** *********************** | 1.00 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-07-11 | FRE** ******** | 2.00 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Tofu Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Japan
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 40 total import partner companies tracked for Tofu in Japan. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Japan Import Partner Coverage
40 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Tofu in Japan.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Tofu importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Japan.
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormChilled (Refrigerated) / Shelf-stable (Aseptic)
Industry PositionProcessed Food Product
Market
Tofu in Japan is a high-frequency, domestic-consumption processed soybean food sold widely through supermarkets and convenience stores, with strong presence in household cooking, prepared meals, and foodservice. The mainstream market is dominated by chilled tofu that depends on tight hygiene control and refrigerated distribution, while shelf-stable aseptic tofu exists for longer distribution windows. For imported tofu intended for sale, Japan’s Food Sanitation Act import notification and inspection framework and Japan’s Japanese-language food labeling expectations are central gatekeepers. Upstream soybean sourcing and related sustainability screening (e.g., deforestation-risk exposure in some origins) can be a growing buyer and corporate-procurement theme even when the finished product is manufactured domestically.
Market RoleDomestic consumption market with significant domestic production; imports play a secondary role (more feasible for shelf-stable products than chilled tofu)
Domestic RoleEveryday processed soybean staple used in retail and foodservice, including plain tofu and tofu-based prepared dishes
Market Growth
SeasonalityYear-round production and availability; demand is steady with retailer-driven promotions rather than agricultural harvest seasonality.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Texture and water-holding are core acceptance factors (smooth silken vs firmer pressed tofu)
- Color uniformity (clean white/cream) and absence of surface defects are typical retail quality cues
- Pack integrity (no leaks), clarity/cleanliness of packing water (for water-packed tofu), and cube/block stability
Compositional Metrics
- Coagulant system (e.g., nigari/magnesium salts, calcium salts, or GDL) influences texture and mouthfeel
- Moisture content strongly affects firmness and handling during distribution and foodservice use
Packaging
- Chilled: water-filled plastic tubs with lidded film seal (common retail format)
- Shelf-stable: aseptic cartons/pouches (for ambient distribution where applicable)
- Foodservice: larger blocks/tubs for kitchens and commissaries
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Soybean procurement → soaking/cleaning → grinding with water → soy milk cooking (heat treatment) → filtration (okara separation) → coagulation → molding/pressing (style-dependent) → cutting → packaging (often water-packed) → chilling → refrigerated distribution to retail/foodservice
- For shelf-stable tofu: aseptic/retort-compatible packaging and appropriate thermal/aseptic controls are used to extend distribution window
Temperature
- Chilled tofu is temperature-sensitive and typically requires continuous refrigeration through distribution and retail display
- Temperature abuse increases spoilage risk and can trigger quality defects and food-safety failures
Shelf Life
- Chilled tofu has a short distribution window relative to shelf-stable processed foods; inventory and replenishment are managed tightly in modern retail channels
- Shelf-stable tofu formats extend shelf life but must maintain packaging integrity and process validation
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Food Safety HighTofu is a high-moisture product where hygiene failures (e.g., inadequate heat treatment, post-process contamination, or cold-chain breaks) can lead to import inspection failures, shipment rejection/return, or downstream recalls in Japan under the Food Sanitation Act import notification and inspection framework.Use validated thermal/aseptic controls appropriate to the product type; implement HACCP-based controls; provide complete manufacturing/process and additive documentation to the Japanese importer for accurate import notification and risk-based inspection readiness.
Regulatory Compliance MediumLabeling and documentation misalignment (Japanese-language labeling expectations, ingredient/additive naming consistency, date labeling, allergen communication) can trigger customs holds, relabeling costs, or market withdrawal.Prepare a Japan-ready label set in Japanese and reconcile it against the importer’s compliance checklist before shipment; keep formulation and additive specifications consistent across COA/spec sheets and import notification attachments.
Logistics MediumChilled tofu’s bulky, water-heavy packaging and short shelf-life make it sensitive to freight and cold-chain disruptions; even small delays can cause quality loss and out-of-spec dates at retail.Prefer shelf-stable formats for long-distance supply; if chilled, use robust reefer logistics with temperature logging and conservative remaining-shelf-life specifications upon arrival.
Sustainability MediumBuyer scrutiny can extend to upstream soybean sourcing, including deforestation-risk exposure in some producing regions, creating reputational or delisting risk even when the finished tofu is compliant on food safety and labeling.Implement soy origin transparency where possible (supplier declarations, traceability tools, and third-party risk screening) and align claims with verifiable evidence before making sustainability statements on-pack or in tenders.
Sustainability
- Upstream soybean sourcing can carry deforestation/land-conversion exposure in some producing regions; importers and retailers may request deforestation-risk screening and improved traceability for soy inputs
- By-product (okara) and wastewater management are material operational sustainability considerations for tofu manufacturing and distribution
Labor & Social
- Supplier due diligence expectations (human rights, working conditions) in upstream agricultural commodity supply chains can be extended to soy-based ingredients depending on buyer policies
- Migrant labor and subcontracting risks may be screened in food manufacturing supply chains depending on buyer audit requirements (not quantified in this record)
Standards
- HACCP-based hygiene management
- ISO 22000
- FSSC 22000
FAQ
What must be done before imported tofu can be sold in Japan?For tofu intended for sale or business use, the importer must submit an import notification (declaration on importation of food, etc.) to an MHLW quarantine station and obtain confirmation for customs clearance. Without this import notification and confirmation, the product cannot be sold for business purposes.
How is soybean allergen information handled on Japanese food labels?Japan’s allergen labeling framework distinguishes between mandatory allergens and recommended allergens. Soybean is listed as a recommended allergen category, and packaged foods sold in Japan are expected to communicate allergen information in line with Japan’s labeling guidance.
Can tofu be marketed as “organic” in Japan?In Japan, selling a product as “organic” generally requires compliance with the Organic JAS system and use of the Organic JAS logo by certified operators. Products should not be labeled as “organic” without the Organic JAS mark and appropriate certification.
Sources
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