Global Importers & Curators of Japanese Fermentation and Rare Food Crafts
Importing Japan’s Rarest Fermented Crafts to the World
Tropical Trading Co is a B2B-focused import–export firm specializing in aged Japanese wooden barrel soy sauces (Kioke Shoyu), artisanal condiments, and specialty coffee.
We work directly with heritage producers in Japan and select global artisans to supply restaurants, gourmet retailers, hospitality groups, and distributors across international markets.
This is trade built on provenance, patience, and trust.
At Tropical Trading Co, our commitment to excellence extends beyond products to every interaction. You are not just another client; you are a valued partner. Experience the Tropical Trading Co difference, where global trade meets personal touch and expertise drives growth.
A Japanese Fermentation–Led House of Curation
Tropical Trading Co is a curatorial house devoted to the preservation and global expression of Japanese fermentation culture.
Japan is not merely our source; it is our compass.
Our work is anchored in:
Traditional Japanese soy sauces shaped by time, not technology
Kioke fermentation in hand-built wooden barrels
Multi-year aging and double-brewed shoyu traditions
Rare condiments crafted by fiercely independent, generational artisans
We do not collect products.
We cultivate relationships; often with breweries whose annual output is measured in barrels, not containers, and whose exports are entrusted to only a few partners worldwide.
Many of the crafts we steward stand at the edge of disappearance, pressured by speed, scale, and standardisation.
Our role is not to modernise them.
It is to protect their integrity, sustain their economic future, and present them to the world with the reverence they deserve.
Tropical Trading Co exists where patience becomes flavour and where tradition is allowed to endure, intact.
CORE SPECIALISATIONS
Our Core Areas of Expertise
SPECIALITY COFFEE
In addition to condiments, we trade in specialty-grade coffee, supplying:
- Green beans for roasters
- Roasted coffee for retail and hospitality
- Origin-focused, ethically sourced lots
Our coffee is sourced straight from small-batch growers across the tropics; curated with intention and roasted precisely to bring depth in every cup.
We approach Coffee with the same discipline as fermentation; precision, restraint, and respect for origin.
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Japanese Wooden Barrel–Aged Soy Sauces (Kioke Shoyu)
Japan is our foundation. We specialise in sourcing and exporting traditional Japanese soy sauces fermented in cedar wooden barrels (kioke) — a method once common, now practised by fewer than 1% of breweries.
These soy sauces are:
Naturally fermented for 2 to 5+ years
Brewed using Saishikomi (double brewing) methods
Produced without additives, preservatives, or chemical accelerants
Made in hand-built barrels aged over a century
This category includes:
White soy sauce (Shiro Shoyu / Shiro Tamari)
Usukuchi, Koikuchi, Amakuchi
Saishikomi & Tamari
Ultra-limited reserve bottlings
Tropical Trading Co is a curator, not a reseller.
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The World’s Finest. Curated for You.
Exclusive imports of legendary condiments; Heartbeat Hot sauce Poirier’s Louisiana Style Hot sauce. The bold spirit of Canadian hot sauce.
Imported Artisanal Condiments & Fermented Hot Sauces
We import and distribute globally respected artisanal condiments, with a strong preference for:
Naturally fermented products
Clean labels
Culinary relevance for professional kitchens
Our portfolio is designed for chefs, premium retailers, and hospitality groups seeking differentiation beyond mass-market sauces.
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B2B CLIENTS & MARKETS
Who We Work With
We serve:
Fine-dining and chef-led restaurants
Luxury hotels and hospitality groups
Gourmet and specialty food retailers
Distributors seeking premium Japanese products
International buyers sourcing rare food crafts
Our team manages:
Import & export compliance
Labelling and documentation
Cold-chain and sea/air logistics
Market-specific positioning
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SPICEDLORE
Spicedlore™ by Tropical Trading Co is our direct-to-consumer brand.
It exists to:
Educate consumers about real fermentation
Offer access to products otherwise available only to professionals
Build appreciation for Japanese wooden barrel soy sauces
Spicedlore is not our trading arm; it is our public-facing atelier.
👉 Visit Spicedlore.com to explore and shop our curated range.
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PHILOSOPHY
We Trade in Time, Not Volume
A soy sauce aged four years cannot be rushed.
A wooden barrel cannot be replaced by steel.
A relationship built on trust cannot be scaled irresponsibly.
In an era of speed, Tropical Trading Co chooses patience.
Our work ensures that Japan’s fermentation heritage is not diluted, modernised, or forgotten; but carried forward, intact, into new markets.
Tropical Trading Co. specialises in:
Japanese soy sauce import • Kioke shoyu exporter • Wooden barrel fermented soy sauce • Aged soy sauces • Saishikomi shoyu • Artisanal condiment importer • Japanese food crafts • Luxury condiment sourcing • Specialty coffee exporter • Traditional fermentation Japan
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START THE CONVERSATION
Office Address :
Tropical Trading Co®
CTS No. 44, Classic Plaza, A2, Somwar Peth, Tilakwadi, Belagavi, Karnataka 590006
Office Hours :
Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (IST)
Contact :
trust@ttcoventure.com
+91 8431-606-815
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