If your company is considering importing Japanese gummy products, Zelico is your trusted partner with extensive export experience.

We provide support for required documentation, regulatory procedures, and OEM production. In addition to gummies, we also handle candies, caramels, jellies, chocolates, and snack products.

Click here to inquire whether importation to your country is possible

Popular Japanese Gummies Sought After by Young Consumers

In this article, we introduce the lineup Zelico can offer and explain why Japanese gummies are attracting global attention.
Please see below for examples of our product categories.

Gummies Made with Fruits from Across Japan

How about fruit gummies made with ingredients sourced from Japan’s well-known production regions?

We can offer a wide range of flavors, including apples from Aomori, haskap berries from Hokkaido, strawberries from Shizuoka, muscat grapes from Okayama and mandarins from Wakayama.

Product Name: Shizuoka Strawberry Gummy
Shelf Life: 365 days
JAN Code:4582465580755 
Brand: KANEKA SHOKUHIN
Product details can be found here.

Gummies with Unique Shapes

One distinctive feature of Japanese gummies is the strong focus on shape and mouthfeel.

For example, we offer gummies inspired by cat paw shapes, designed with a soft, chewy texture and playful visual appeal. These products combine sensory enjoyment with cute, eye-catching packaging.

Product Name: Punifuwa Happy Nikukyu Gummy <Grape>
Shelf Life: 270 days
JAN Code: 4901650228478
Brand: SENJAKUAME HONPO
Product details can be found here.

Character-Themed Products

Zelico also handles products featuring popular Japanese characters.
For example, items inspired by Rilakkuma are consistently popular.

If you are looking for other specific characters, please feel free to contact us.

Product Name: Rilakkuma Strawberry Gummy
Shelf Life: 300 days
JAN Code: 4902462007183
Brand: HAYAKAWA SEIKA
For more details, click here.

A Wide Selection of Children’s Confectionery

We also offer educational and interactive sweets designed to make snacking fun.
For example, some gummy products allow children to play rock-paper-scissors using the candy shapes.

Product Name: Maken Gummy <Grape>
Shelf Life: 300 days
JAN Code:4901818155189 
Brand: SUGIMOTOYA SEIKA
Product details can be found here.

In addition, we carry both soft and hard-texture gummies, as well as products from well-known manufacturers such as UHA Mikakuto and Meiji.

If you are looking for specific Japanese gummy products, please feel free to contact us.

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Why Japanese Gummies Are Gaining Attention in Overseas Markets

There are several reasons why buyers around the world are increasingly interested in gummy products.

Unique Texture and High Quality

The strength of Japanese gummies lies not only in flavor, but also in texture.

Compared to many overseas candy markets, Japanese manufacturers place strong emphasis on mouthfeel. Examples include:

・Firm, chewy types
・Soft, smooth-textured types
・Juicy, fruit-forward types
・Powder-coated or sour-coated varieties

Even within the same fruit flavor, texture variations allow clear product differentiation. This creates strong merchandising points in physical stores and generates higher engagement and reviews in e-commerce channels.

In addition, Japanese food products are widely associated with high standards of quality control, making gummies a relatively “easy-to-handle” category for overseas buyers concerned about reliability.

Unique Flavor Development (Limited & Seasonal Editions)

Japanese gummies are known for their broad flavor range and frequent limited-edition releases.

Seasonal and time-limited products provide strong incentives for buyers to introduce new items and keep shelves fresh.

Flavor categories include:

・Authentic fruit-forward flavors
・Refreshing citrus varieties
・Sour profiles
・Distinctively Japanese-inspired flavors (including those reminiscent of traditional ingredients)

While successful flavors vary by country and region, combining multiple brands makes it easier to curate assortments tailored to your target demographic.

If you would like to discuss whether importing Japanese gummies to your country is possible, please contact us here.

Documentation & OEM Support Available

Especially from first-time clients, we often hear concerns such as:
・“We’re not sure where to start.”
・“Negotiating separately with each manufacturer is difficult.”

At Zelico, we provide comprehensive import support for overseas B2B partners, including:
・Consolidated proposals across multiple brands and product categories
・Product selection consultation tailored for test market launches
・Practical support for export procedures, documentation, and logistics
・OEM proposals and ongoing project support

We are committed to making the import process smooth and efficient for our partners worldwide.

Import Process Overview

If you’re interested in working with Zelico, we recommend starting by consulting with us about whether importing our products into your country is possible and whether any import regulations may apply.

Import Process Overview
Once you contact us through the inquiry form, our multilingual specialists will get back to you.
After we confirm your desired products and schedule, we will arrange the necessary documents, containers, and logistics.
Once payment is received, we will proceed with shipping your order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which countries do you export to?
A: After addressing import regulations and other requirements, we can generally support exports to most countries.

Q: What types of gummy products do you handle?
A: We work with a wide range of gummy and candy products across various manufacturers and flavors. In addition to the items introduced in this article, we offer an extensive lineup tailored to different markets and needs.

Q: Is it possible to request product samples?
A: Yes, sample requests are available. Please contact us for details regarding the products and export methods.

Q: Do you offer OEM services?
A: Yes, we do. We have extensive experience working with many companies on OEM projects.

Q: Can you provide information on ingredients and origin?
A: We will share the relevant information for the selected products. Please contact us for further details.

Q: Can you submit documents specified by our company?
A: We have handled many such requests in the past and can generally accommodate them.

Q: Do you have FDA registration or compliance?
A: We handle a wide range of FDA-compliant products.

Zelico remains committed to delivering premium Japanese products to customers worldwide.
While this article focused on rice crackers, we also welcome inquiries about other products, pricing, and bulk purchasing.

Zelico will continue to provide high-quality Japanese products to customers around the world.

In this article, we introduced Japanese gummy products, but we also welcome inquiries regarding other product categories, pricing, and bulk purchasing options.

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