Sub Product
Organic Umeboshi, Traditional Umeboshi
Raw Materials
Fresh Plum
HS Code
200899
Last Updated
2026-07-06
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Umeboshi market coverage spans 134 countries.
- 47 exporter companies and 38 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 109 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 5 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 2026-07-06.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Umeboshi
Analyze 109 supplier-linked transactions across the top 5 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Umeboshi.
Umeboshi Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Umeboshi to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Umeboshi: Taiwan (-87.4%), Japan (+37.9%), United States (-26.5%).
Umeboshi Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Umeboshi country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Umeboshi transaction unit prices: Japan (28.09 USD / kg), China (6.27 USD / kg), Austria (2.97 USD / kg).
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | +37.9% | 62 | 3.44 USD / kg (15,936 kg) | 5.96 USD / kg (59,802.2 kg) | 20.27 USD / kg (30,981 kg) | 3.98 USD / kg (2,947 kg) | 13.10 USD / kg (4,697 kg) | 28.09 USD / kg (159.36 kg) | ||||||
| China | -15.5% | 29 | 3.70 USD / kg (53,341.5 kg) | 3.65 USD / kg (34,522 kg) | 3.19 USD / kg (31,416 kg) | 7.17 USD / kg (125.5 kg) | 5.65 USD / kg (20,792 kg) | 6.27 USD / kg (10,100 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -26.5% | 16 | 13.81 USD / kg (58.1 kg) | 14.32 USD / kg (253.61 kg) | 7.58 USD / kg (106.96 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Taiwan | -87.4% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Austria | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.97 USD / kg (3,110 kg) |
Umeboshi Global Supply Chain Coverage
85 companies
47 exporters and 38 importers are mapped for Umeboshi.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Umeboshi, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Umeboshi Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
47 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Umeboshi. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Umeboshi Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 47 total exporter companies in the Umeboshi supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-06
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-03
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Umeboshi, Honey
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-18
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Others
(Hong Kong)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetail
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Umeboshi, Tapioca Starch, Dried Plum +2
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-06
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Umeboshi Global Exporter Coverage
47 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Umeboshi supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Umeboshi (HS Code 200899) in 2024
For Umeboshi in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 26,955,258.97 kg | 636,476,615 USD |
| 2 | Mexico | 109,217,976 kg | 416,305,382 USD |
| 3 | Thailand | 108,733,346.914 kg | 354,992,020.65 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 120,343,166.949 kg | 296,185,377.286 USD |
| 5 | United States | 56,521,835 kg | 214,933,849 USD |
| 6 | Canada | 67,957,939 kg | 198,811,527.335 USD |
| 7 | India | 172,005,080.374 kg | 178,773,250.874 USD |
| 8 | Philippines | 63,131,674.47 kg | 131,118,326 USD |
| 9 | Ecuador | 38,191,858.48 kg | 109,985,847.06 USD |
| 10 | Spain | 45,265,967.902 kg | 108,937,494.73 USD |
Umeboshi Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Umeboshi Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
38 importer companies are mapped for Umeboshi demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Umeboshi Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bangladesh)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Malaysia
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Air TransportFreight Forwarding And IntermodalLand TransportOthersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
38 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Umeboshi.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Umeboshi (HS Code 200899) in 2024
For Umeboshi in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 656,458,205.875 kg | 2,217,674,219 USD |
| 2 | Japan | 111,328,298 kg | 398,330,353.73 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 195,756,277.595 kg | 295,991,143.031 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 61,151,147.442 kg | 219,228,069.678 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 80,273,469.608 kg | 173,527,828.492 USD |
| 6 | South Korea | 106,613,789.791 kg | 146,967,880 USD |
| 7 | Australia | 37,968,827.832 kg | 122,214,132.524 USD |
| 8 | Spain | 60,325,267.699 kg | 95,262,774.989 USD |
| 9 | Belgium | 32,416,444.479 kg | 79,558,190.04 USD |
| 10 | Poland | 44,198,445.704 kg | 71,589,791 USD |
Umeboshi Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Umeboshi origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormPickled (Salted) Fruit
Industry PositionProcessed Fruit Product
Market
Umeboshi is a traditional Japanese processed fruit product made by salt-pickling ume (Japanese apricot, Prunus mume) and typically drying and/or aging the fruit, yielding a shelf-stable, high-acidity, high-salt condiment. Global supply is strongly concentrated in Japan, with commercial production and branding closely associated with Japanese growing regions (notably Wakayama Prefecture) and with export programs for Japanese specialty foods. International trade is niche relative to mainstream preserved-fruit categories and is driven by Japanese cuisine consumption, diaspora demand, and premium specialty retail/online channels. Market dynamics are shaped by harvest variability for ume, formulation differences (traditional high-salt vs. reduced-sodium), and destination-market labeling/additive compliance expectations.
Major Producing Countries
- JapanPrimary origin for umeboshi as a standardized, branded processed fruit product; supply depends on annual ume harvest and downstream pickling/aging capacity.
Major Exporting Countries
- JapanExports are typically positioned as Japanese specialty foods sold via importers/distributors to ethnic and premium channels.
Supply Calendar
- Japan (ume harvest):Jun, JulUme is typically harvested in early summer; new-crop availability influences processing schedules for pickling, drying, and aging.
- Japan (processed umeboshi shipments):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecFinished umeboshi is commonly stored and shipped from inventory; trade seasonality is usually weaker than the fresh-harvest window.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Whole pickled ume fruit; texture ranges from firm to soft depending on salt level, drying, and aging
- Color varies by formulation (e.g., natural tan-brown; reddish when colored/flavored with shiso/perilla preparations)
- Flavor profile is strongly sour and salty; sweetness may be present in some modern formulations
Compositional Metrics
- High sodium content is typical due to salt pickling; reduced-sodium variants exist and require tighter process control
- Acidity and water activity are key stability determinants; target parameters are commonly specified by buyers but vary by formulation
Packaging
- Retail packs in glass jars, plastic tubs, or flexible pouches (often resealable)
- Foodservice/bulk packs for restaurant and ingredient use
- Vacuum or modified packs may be used to manage leakage and oxidation in distribution
ProcessingSalt pickling (often followed by drying/aging) is the core preservation mechanism; some variants include seasoning liquids, sweeteners, or permitted preservativesReduced-sodium products typically rely on validated pasteurization and/or acidity control to maintain microbiological stability
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Ume harvest → sorting/grading → salt pickling (brining) → (optional) sun drying → aging/maturation → (optional) desalting/seasoning → packing → ambient distribution/export
Demand Drivers
- Japanese cuisine consumption (rice accompaniment, onigiri/bento applications) and diaspora demand
- Specialty/health-positioned segments (e.g., organic, additive-free, reduced-sodium) in premium retail and e-commerce
- Foodservice demand for traditional Japanese menu items and as an ingredient/flavor component
Temperature
- Typically distributed as an ambient-stable preserved food; avoid high-heat exposure in transit/storage to reduce texture and color degradation
- Some low-salt or paste-style products may specify refrigerated storage; buyer specs should be verified by SKU
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is generally long when unopened, but varies materially by salt level, packaging, and whether preservatives/pasteurization are used
- Post-opening storage guidance commonly includes refrigeration and hygiene controls to avoid surface spoilage
Risks
Supply Concentration HighGlobal trade supply for umeboshi is heavily concentrated in Japan, so localized shocks (poor ume harvests, processing disruptions, or logistics interruptions affecting Japanese specialty food exports) can quickly tighten availability and raise procurement risk for importers reliant on a narrow supplier base.Qualify multiple Japanese suppliers across regions and product formulations, contract for safety stock, and build inventory buffers aligned to the new-crop processing season.
Climate MediumUme yields and quality are sensitive to weather variability (e.g., late frosts during flowering, heavy rain during harvest, and typhoon impacts), which can reduce raw material availability and shift pricing for processed output in affected crop years.Track seasonal crop conditions in key Japanese producing regions and incorporate flexible sourcing, substitution (paste vs. whole fruit), and forward inventory planning.
Regulatory Compliance MediumDestination-market requirements for sodium disclosure, ingredient labeling, and permitted additive/preservative use can constrain certain formulations (especially sweetened or preserved variants) and create re-labeling or reformulation needs for export.Validate formulations against destination additive rules and labeling formats early; maintain spec sheets and certificates of analysis aligned to import requirements.
Food Safety MediumMicrobiological stability depends on the preservation hurdle design (salt, acidity, water activity, and heat treatment). Reduced-sodium or ready-to-eat paste products can have higher spoilage risk if process controls and hygienic packaging are not validated.Implement HACCP-based controls with validated critical limits for salt/acidity/thermal processing, and use robust packaging and post-process contamination prevention.
Sustainability
- Climate resilience of ume orchards (heat, heavy rain, typhoons, and late frost events affecting yield and quality)
- Packaging waste and material choices (glass vs. multi-layer plastics) for exported retail formats
- Salt/brine handling and wastewater management at processing facilities
Labor & Social
- Seasonal labor availability and aging workforce pressures in orchard harvest and small-to-mid-scale processing regions
- Traceability and authenticity expectations for origin-labeled Japanese specialty foods in export markets
FAQ
What is umeboshi in global trade terms?Umeboshi is a Japanese processed fruit product made by salt-pickling ume (Prunus mume) and often drying and/or aging the fruit, resulting in a shelf-stable, strongly sour and salty condiment that is exported mainly as a Japanese specialty food.
Why does umeboshi often ship without refrigeration?Many umeboshi products are preserved primarily through salt pickling (and sometimes drying/aging), which supports ambient-stable distribution; however, storage requirements can vary for reduced-sodium or paste-style products, so buyer specifications should be checked by SKU.
What is the biggest supply risk for umeboshi buyers outside Japan?The most critical risk is supply concentration in Japan, meaning weather-driven crop variability, processing disruptions, or logistics interruptions affecting Japanese specialty food exports can quickly reduce availability for importers who rely on a narrow supplier base.
Sources
Umeboshi Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Sub products: Organic Umeboshi, Traditional Umeboshi
Raw materials: Fresh Plum
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