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Fish and Seafood Products, Seafood
Frozen Seafood: Frozen Scallops, Frozen Boiled Scallops, Frozen Salmon Roe, Frozen Pacific Saury, Frozen Boiled Octopus Legs, Frozen Boiled Hair Crab
Processed Seafood: Dried Fish, Smoked Fish
Other Products: Fish Roe, Seafood Mixes
Masao Kobayashi Shoten Co., Ltd., based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, is a specialized seafood trading and processing company known for delivering premium Hokkaido seafood to markets across the globe. With deep ties to local fisheries and decades of expertise in seafood processing, the company stands as a dependable partner for high-quality frozen and processed marine products.
The core focus of Masao Kobayashi Shoten lies in the procurement, processing, freezing, and export of Hokkaido’s iconic seafood. The company deals extensively in raw, boiled, and processed formats of shellfish and finfish, with an emphasis on preserving freshness, taste, and traceability.
Masao Kobayashi Shoten's products are rooted in the rich marine biodiversity of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture:
Frozen Seafood
Processed Seafood
Specialty Seafood
Products are made available in bulk pack, retail-ready packaging, and private label options, suited for a variety of international importers and retailers.
What sets Masao Kobayashi Shoten apart is its deep regional integration with Hokkaido’s fisheries, giving it first-access to top-grade catches. The company emphasizes:
Its positioning as a sourcing expert for high-end Japanese seafood delicacies gives it competitive advantage, especially for export partners looking for authenticity.
While private and not required to disclose audited financials, industry benchmarks and customs export filings suggest:
Based on aggregated shipping data from platforms like Volza and ImportYeti:
Clients include seafood importers supplying Japanese restaurants, sushi chains, high-end supermarkets, and HORECA distributors.
"Their Hokkaido scallops and boiled crab have been consistent in both quality and flavor. Perfectly suited for our luxury sushi restaurants in Hong Kong."
— Head Chef, Japanese Fine Dining Group, Hong Kong
"We appreciate their responsiveness and packaging customization for our Canadian seafood retail brand. Their salmon roe is especially well-received during the holiday peak."
— Director of Procurement, Frozen Food Importer, Canada
Masao Kobayashi Shoten Co., Ltd. remains a vital exporter of Hokkaido’s prized seafood, combining traditional harvesting knowledge with modern processing and global compliance to meet the evolving demands of international markets.
Manufacturer, Exporter
