How to Import Japanese Sake Directly from Japan | TAISHI

Importing Japanese sake can be difficult for first-time buyers.

Which products will suit your market? Which breweries are ready to export? Can products from several producers be combined into one shipment? How should shipping and storage be arranged?

TAISHI CO., LTD. has supported international buyers for more than 11 years. Many of the importers we first assisted were new to Japanese sake and are now successfully developing their local markets.

Selecting the Right Sake for Your Market

Sake that sells well in Southeast Asia may not perform the same way in Europe, South America or Australia.

We carefully select products based on:

• taste;

• brand strength;

• price;

• alcohol content;

• target customers;

• sales channels; and

• available storage conditions.

We use our extensive product database, including pricing and sales information, to recommend products that are commercially realistic for each market.

Direct Contact with Japanese Breweries

We do not simply send catalogues.

We contact Japanese breweries directly by telephone and discuss export availability, pricing, minimum order quantities and possible business cooperation.

Many excellent regional breweries do not have international sales teams. We act as the bridge between these producers and overseas importers.

Consolidated Shipments

We often support buyers who want to import sake from several breweries in one shipment.

This allows importers to create a varied portfolio, test different products and reduce the risk of purchasing too much of one item.

We coordinate the breweries, delivery schedules, documentation and consolidation in Japan.

Small-Lot Private Label Sake

We can also assist buyers who want to create their own private-label sake or Japanese alcoholic beverage.

Depending on the producer and product, smaller and more flexible production may be possible.

We help find suitable breweries and coordinate product, quantity, packaging and label discussions.

Shipping Support

We can arrange international shipping and request quotations from several logistics companies.

We compare price, route, transit time, temperature conditions and reliability, then recommend the most practical option.

Support for First-Time Importers

You do not need to know every Japanese brewery or export procedure before contacting us.

Please tell us:

• your country;

• sales channels;

• target price;

• preferred products;

• approximate quantity; and

• whether refrigerated storage is available.

Based on this information, we will propose suitable products, breweries and shipping options.

TAISHI CO., LTD. supports importers with brewery sourcing, product selection, consolidated shipments, private-label development and export coordination from Japan.

Looking to Import Japanese Sake?

Contact us to discuss your market, target customers and product requirements.