Umeboshi Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Organic Umeboshi, Traditional Umeboshi
Raw Materials
Fresh Plum
HS Code
200899
Last Updated
2026-10-11
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Umeboshi market coverage spans 136 countries.
- 98 exporter companies and 120 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 100 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 5 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-10-11.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Umeboshi
Analyze 100 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 (-86.0%), United States (-34.2%), Japan (+32.2%).
Umeboshi Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-11, benchmark Umeboshi country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Umeboshi transaction unit prices: Japan (8.42 USD / kg), China (0.64 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | +32.2% | 66 | 3.98 USD / kg (2,947 kg) | 13.10 USD / kg (4,697 kg) | 28.09 USD / kg (159.36 kg) | 7.52 USD / kg (2,241 kg) | 14.57 USD / kg (3,177 kg) | 8.42 USD / kg (1,512.88 kg) | ||||||
| China | +3.8% | 22 | 7.17 USD / kg (125.5 kg) | 5.65 USD / kg (20,792 kg) | 6.27 USD / kg (10,100 kg) | 2.39 USD / kg (68,289 kg) | 6.08 USD / kg (51 kg) | 0.64 USD / kg (10,200 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -34.2% | 10 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 18.52 USD / kg (58.64 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Taiwan | -86.0% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.63 USD / kg (12,850 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Austria | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.97 USD / kg (3,110 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Umeboshi Global Supply Chain Coverage
218 companies
98 exporters and 120 importers are mapped for Umeboshi.
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Umeboshi Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
98 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 98 total exporter companies in the Umeboshi supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-18
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing, Logistics, Trade
Exporting Countries: United States, Vietnam, South Korea
Supplying Products: Umeboshi, Pear Juice, Apple Juice Concentrate +2
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Umeboshi, Wasabi Mayo, Doenjang +2
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-18
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Others
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Umeboshi, Traditional Umeboshi
(Taiwan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Umeboshi
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Costa Rica, Russia, Mexico, Panama, Indonesia, Colombia, Philippines, India, Vietnam, United States
Supplying Products: Sake, Udon Noodles, Sesame Oil +5
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Umeboshi, Traditional Umeboshi
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Umeboshi Global Exporter Coverage
98 companies
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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 | Mexico | 293,546,053.584 kg | 731,808,938 USD |
| 2 | South Korea | 28,637,806.222 kg | 641,129,520 USD |
| 3 | Thailand | 114,170,089.249 kg | 367,031,403.38 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 148,592,517.644 kg | 362,391,198.926 USD |
| 5 | Turkiye | 213,523,680 kg | 333,157,514 USD |
| 6 | United States | 86,049,109 kg | 287,799,924 USD |
| 7 | India | 234,075,392.374 kg | 275,808,682.399 USD |
| 8 | Spain | 84,185,130.125 kg | 218,355,772.753 USD |
| 9 | Germany | 68,824,208.28 kg | 209,669,612.832 USD |
| 10 | Egypt | 77,398,647.838 kg | 207,500,915.704 USD |
Umeboshi Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Umeboshi Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
120 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: 2026-09-18
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Philippines)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-18
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Services And Drinking Places, Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
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Global Importer Coverage
120 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 | 951,932,212.875 kg | 2,789,679,978 USD |
| 2 | Japan | 138,193,328 kg | 456,485,118.271 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 175,709,274.17 kg | 389,412,790.31 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 303,585,390.665 kg | 371,865,512.135 USD |
| 5 | Canada | 109,951,848.138 kg | 320,880,543.112 USD |
| 6 | South Korea | 135,898,035.081 kg | 181,087,394 USD |
| 7 | Australia | 59,835,695.672 kg | 165,548,515.851 USD |
| 8 | Spain | 78,741,985.088 kg | 129,054,628.624 USD |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 64,421,022.292 kg | 118,625,523.113 USD |
| 10 | Poland | 64,373,359.704 kg | 118,036,593 USD |
Umeboshi Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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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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All country market pages: United Kingdom, Turkiye, Netherlands, France, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Czechia, Greece, Egypt, Costa Rica, Peru, Australia, Colombia, Ecuador, Italy, Austria, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Hong Kong, Honduras, Sweden, Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Romania, Chile, Hungary, Singapore, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Portugal, Ireland, Pakistan, Guatemala, Morocco, Jamaica, Finland, Macedonia, Norway, Kuwait, Bulgaria, New Zealand, Slovakia, Cambodia, Israel, Ukraine, Lithuania, El Salvador, Kenya, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Croatia, Jordan, Slovenia, Latvia, Serbia, Macao, Andorra, Albania, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Cyprus, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Iran, Iceland, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Paraguay, Qatar, Senegal, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Taiwan, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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