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Yuzu / Citrus Junos Fruit Extract

柚子エキス (Yuzu ekisu)

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Why source from Japan

Yuzu (Citrus junos) is a Japanese citrus with a distinctive aromatic profile.

Key spec

INCI Citrus Junos Fruit Extract / Citrus Junos Peel Oil; MOQ from 5–20 kg (extract); 5–20 L (essential oil).

Typical end-product

Winter-solstice yuzu bath additive (limited edition) — Heritage seasonal product — yuzu-themed bath salts and bath bombs released for November–December retail tied to the tōji winter-solstice custom; perennial seasonal SKU pattern in Japanese drugstore and gift channels.

At a glance

Suppliers listed
10 suppliers
Typical MOQ
5–20 kg (extract); 5–20 L (essential oil)
Typical lead time
4–10 weeks
Regions of origin
Kōchi, Tokushima, Ehime, Ōita, Miyazaki
Category
Cosmetic raw materials
Harvest season
November – February (peak winter)
Japan regulatory status
JSCI listed
INCI name
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract / Citrus Junos Peel Oil
Japanese name
柚子エキス
Romaji
Yuzu ekisu

About this ingredient

Yuzu (Citrus junos) is a Japanese citrus with a distinctive aromatic profile. Kōchi prefecture is Japan's largest producer. The peel yields essential oil dominated by d-limonene, while aqueous extracts carry flavonoids and citric acid. Used in fragrance, bath products, and skin-conditioning toners.

Regulatory status

JapanJSCI listed
EUCosIng listed
United StatesINCI recognized
ChinaIECIC listed (verify fruit vs peel categorization)

FAQ for OEM buyers

Q. Where is yuzu grown commercially in Japan and what production share dominates?

Kōchi Prefecture is Japan's leading yuzu producer, accounting for around 50% of national production. Combined with the other two Shikoku prefectures (Tokushima ~13%, Ehime ~11%), Shikoku as a whole accounts for roughly 70% of the Japanese harvest. Secondary producing regions include Ōita and Miyazaki on Kyushu. Peak harvest runs November–February.

Sources · Last reviewed: 2026-04-26

Q. What is the typical MOQ and lead time for yuzu extract and peel oil?

Supplier-disclosed industry ranges are 5–20 kg for fruit extract and 5–20 L for peel essential oil, with 4–10 week lead times. Peel oil supply is concentrated around the November–February harvest; for material in the off-season, processors work from stored frozen peel or from secondary processors. Specify whether oil should be cold-pressed (expression) or steam-distilled — the two have different aroma profiles and price points.

Sources · Last reviewed: 2026-04-26

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Q. Are organic yuzu and single-region origin options available?

Organic JAS-certified yuzu is produced in limited volume in Kōchi and Tokushima specialty groves, with chain-of-custody documentation through the extract or oil processor. Single-region origin (e.g., Umaji village in Kōchi) is a recognized branding lever and can be supported with origin documentation at premium pricing. Organic and origin-certified material typically commands a 30–80% premium over conventional aggregated material.

Sources · Last reviewed: 2026-04-26

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Use cases

  • Winter-solstice yuzu bath additive (limited edition)

    Positioning
    Heritage seasonal product — yuzu-themed bath salts and bath bombs released for November–December retail tied to the tōji winter-solstice custom; perennial seasonal SKU pattern in Japanese drugstore and gift channels.
    Typical usage level
    0.1–1% yuzu peel oil in finished bath additive

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  • Hand cream and body lotion

    Positioning
    Year-round Japanese-citrus aromatic positioning — yuzu has become an internationally recognized 'specifically Japanese' citrus signature, used in hand creams and body lotions for both Japanese-domestic and gift/export channels.
    Typical usage level
    0.05–0.3% peel oil for fragrance; 0.5–3% fruit extract

    Sources

    Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source

  • Fragrance / fine perfumery

    Positioning
    Distinctive Japanese olfactory signature — yuzu's freshness profile differs from yellow lemon or bergamot and has been adopted by international perfumers as a Japan-coded top note.
    Typical usage level
    0.5–5% in fragrance composition (formulator-dependent)

    Sources

    Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source

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Last updated: 2026-04-24

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