At a glance
- Japanese name
- 枕崎水産加工業協同組合
- Location
- Makurazaki, Kagoshima
- English support
- Available
- Export experience
- EU (2019 first Japanese katsuobushi EU export authorization)
- Certifications
- Community Collective Trademark, EU export certification
Editor's scoring
Overall 14/25 (56%)
- English supportStrong
- Export experienceAdequate
- Certification breadthAdequate
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
Japan's largest katsuobushi producer ('katsuo town'). ~50,000 tons bonito annually. 1707 production heritage; 1940s cooperative. Registered Community Collective Trademark.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material4 suppliers
Bonito Extract (Katsuobushi)
鰹節エキス
Katsuobushi is dried, smoked, and fermented skipjack tuna, one of the foundational ingredients of Japanese dashi stock. The extract form is a concentrated liquid or powder standardized for umami components (inosinate, histidine, amino acids). Export applications include ramen bases, stock concentrates, and umami seasoning bases.
Yaizu (Shizuoka), Makurazaki (Kagoshima) +1MOQ 20–100 kg
Track record
Client types served
- European cosmetic and food brands
How to talk to Makurazaki Katsuobushi Association
- Email inquiry
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (Japan hours)
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (EU hours)
- ✓ 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 Makurazaki Katsuobushi Association
Q. What does Makurazaki Katsuobushi Association produce?
Makurazaki Katsuobushi Association is listed on this platform with 4 ingredients for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include food ingredients. Examples include Bonito Extract (Katsuobushi), Niboshi / Iriko (Dried Sardine Stock), and Saba-Bushi (Dried Mackerel Flakes).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Makurazaki Katsuobushi Association official site
Q. Where is Makurazaki Katsuobushi Association located, and how does that affect shipping?
Makurazaki Katsuobushi Association is based in Makurazaki, Kagoshima, 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 Makurazaki Katsuobushi Association support overseas buyers in English?
Yes. Makurazaki Katsuobushi Association 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 Makurazaki Katsuobushi Association have?
Makurazaki Katsuobushi Association holds Community Collective Trademark and EU export certification. They have prior export experience (markets served include: EU (2019 first Japanese katsuobushi EU export authorization)).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Makurazaki Katsuobushi Association?
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 Makurazaki Katsuobushi Association 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