Iwatani Corporation

岩谷産業株式会社

At a glance

Japanese name: 岩谷産業株式会社
Established: 1930
Location: Osaka, Osaka
English support: English corporate site
Export experience: Asia
Certifications: ISO 9001
Website: www.iwatani.co.jp/eng

Editor's scoring

Overall 11/25 (44%)

English supportLimited
Export experienceAdequate
Certification breadthLimited
MOQ flexibilityLimited
Lead timeLimited

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About

Osaka-listed energy and food trading group founded 1930. Beyond LP gas (the core business), Iwatani operates a substantial food / agricultural-product trading division — frozen vegetables, fresh produce sourcing for retail private brands, and increasingly Japanese-domestic agricultural-product export logistics. The food division serves as a major B2B intermediary for Japan-domestic ingredient export.

Ingredients offered

Japanese Kabocha (Winter Squash)
南瓜 / カボチャ
2 suppliers
Raw material
Japanese winter squash cultivar (Cucurbita maxima, kuri-kabocha lineage) — distinguished by dense, sweet, dry-textured flesh (Brix 10-12) markedly different from Western pumpkin. Hokkaido produces ~50% of Japan's domestic kabocha; small-volume specialty producers (kuri-jiman, ebisu) supply premium retail. Carotenoid-rich (~5,000 µg/100g beta-carotene) and increasingly used in functional-food positioning for vitamin-A. Substantial export to North American premium retail markets where kabocha's eating quality outperforms North American pumpkin.
Hokkaido (~50%), Kagoshima +2MOQ 100 kg fresh; 10–50 kg processed (puree, frozen cube)

FAQ about Iwatani Corporation

Q. What does Iwatani Corporation produce?

Iwatani Corporation is listed on this platform with 1 ingredient for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include food ingredients. Examples include Japanese Kabocha (Winter Squash).

Sources

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Iwatani Corporation official site

Q. Where is Iwatani Corporation located, and how does that affect shipping?

Iwatani Corporation is based in Osaka, Osaka, Japan (established 1930). Most Japanese manufacturers ship internationally via Tokyo, Osaka, or Yokohama ports; expect 4–8 weeks typical lead time for production and 2–4 weeks for ocean freight to North America/Europe.

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Industry knowledge — Japanese export logistics

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Q. Does Iwatani Corporation support overseas buyers in English?

Yes. English corporate site Initial inquiries are routed through OEM JAPAN's operator team to ensure clear specification handoff.

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OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record

Q. What certifications and export experience does Iwatani Corporation have?

Iwatani Corporation holds ISO 9001. They have prior export experience (markets served include: Asia).

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OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record

Q. What's the inquiry process for Iwatani Corporation?

Submit an inquiry through OEM JAPAN's form on this page describing your target product, target market, MOQ, and timeline. The operator team verifies the inquiry, contacts Iwatani Corporation on your behalf, and returns with availability, pricing, lead time, and required documentation. There is no direct fee for buyers using this matching service.

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Last updated: 2026-05-05