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Shimaya Co., Ltd.

シマヤ株式会社

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At a glance

Japanese name
シマヤ株式会社
Established
1904
Location
Shunan, Yamaguchi
English support
English corporate site
Export experience
Asia
Certifications
FSSC 22000, ISO 22000
Website
www.shimaya.co.jp/english

Editor's scoring

Overall 12/25 (48%)

  • English supportLimited
  • Export experienceAdequate
  • Certification breadthAdequate
  • MOQ flexibilityLimited
  • Lead timeLimited

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About

Yamaguchi-based seasoning specialist founded 1904. Best-known for the Shimaya brand of granulated dashi (instant kombu / katsuo / niboshi powder) — the supermarket-shelf standard for Japanese household instant dashi. Substantial OEM presence in retail private-label dashi, mentsuyu, and increasingly umami-positioned seasoning blends for export.

Ingredients offered

FAQ about Shimaya Co., Ltd.

Q. What does Shimaya Co., Ltd. produce?

Shimaya Co., Ltd. is listed on this platform with 1 ingredient for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include food ingredients. Examples include Bonito Extract (Katsuobushi).

Sources

Q. Where is Shimaya Co., Ltd. located, and how does that affect shipping?

Shimaya Co., Ltd. is based in Shunan, Yamaguchi, Japan (established 1904). 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 Shimaya Co., Ltd. support overseas buyers in English?

Yes. English corporate site 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 Shimaya Co., Ltd. have?

Shimaya Co., Ltd. holds FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000. They have prior export experience (markets served include: Asia).

Sources

  • OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Shimaya Co., Ltd.?

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 Shimaya Co., Ltd. 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: 2026-05-05