At a glance
- Japanese name
- キッコーマン株式会社
- Location
- Noda, Chiba
- English support
- Available
- Export experience
- 100+ countries
- Certifications
- ISO
- Website
- www.kikkoman.com/en
Editor's scoring
Overall 13/25 (52%)
- English supportStrong
- Export experienceAdequate
- Certification breadthLimited
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
Largest-scale Japanese soy sauce producer. Facilities in USA, Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, China, Canada. USA subsidiary since 1992 (Salem, Oregon). Traditional and industrial-scale production.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material7 suppliers
Wooden-Barrel-Aged Soy Sauce
木桶醤油
Kioke-fermented soy sauce is brewed in traditional Japanese cedar barrels (kioke, 木桶), some of which are over 100 years old and carry resident microbial communities. Most modern commercial soy sauce uses stainless-steel tanks; kioke production has contracted to a small number of specialist breweries concentrated in Shōdoshima, Yuasa, and Chiba.
Shōdoshima (Kagawa), Chiba (Noda / Chōshi) +2MOQ 200–1000 L (tank batch) / 20–100 L (bottled) - GlossaryRaw material3 suppliers
Hon-Mirin
本みりん
Hon-mirin (true mirin) is a traditional Japanese fermented rice cooking wine containing approximately 13–14% alcohol by volume. Aichi (Mikawa) and Chiba (Nagareyama) are the major traditional production areas. Hon-mirin is distinct from 'mirin-style seasoning' (みりん風調味料) — a non-fermented sweetener.
Aichi (Mikawa), Chiba (Nagareyama) +1MOQ 50–500 L
How to talk to Kikkoman Corporation
- Email inquiry
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (Japan hours)
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (EU hours)
- ✗ Not available
- Video meeting (US hours)
- ✗ Not available
- In-person at their facility (Japan)
- ✓ By appointment
- Overseas in-person
- Conditional — major exhibitions (in-cosmetics, Cosmoprof, FOODEX) and select trade missions
- Languages
- English, Japanese
- Preferred first contact
- Email via OEM JAPAN inquiry form with company profile, target market, and indicative volume
Information based on public sources, manufacturer verification pending
FAQ about Kikkoman Corporation
Q. What does Kikkoman Corporation produce?
Kikkoman Corporation is listed on this platform with 3 ingredients for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include food ingredients and traditional materials. Examples include Wooden-Barrel-Aged Soy Sauce, Hon-Mirin, and Usukuchi Shōyu (Light Soy Sauce).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Kikkoman Corporation official site
Q. Where is Kikkoman Corporation located, and how does that affect shipping?
Kikkoman Corporation is based in Noda, Chiba, Japan. 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.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Industry knowledge — Japanese export logistics
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Q. Does Kikkoman Corporation support overseas buyers in English?
Yes. Kikkoman Corporation is set up to communicate with overseas buyers in English. Initial inquiries are routed through OEM JAPAN's operator team to ensure clear specification handoff.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What certifications and export experience does Kikkoman Corporation have?
Kikkoman Corporation holds ISO. They have prior export experience (markets served include: 100+ countries).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Kikkoman 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 Kikkoman 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.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — buyer guide
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Last updated: 2026-04-23