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Rice ferment filtrate is classified under HS Code 2206.00. This falls under Chapter 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar, specifically Heading 2206 (Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in chapter 22; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)), under subheading: Beverages, fermented; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake).
* The data below is specific to the HS code, not the ingredient.
Suppliers
6,307
Across 108 countries
Shipments
74,496
from 2015 to 2026
Total weight
1.5B kg
141,949 TEU · standard 20-foot container units
Last shipment
6 months ago
Last updated at Feb 25, 2026
Growth
↑ 61%
Trade under 2206.00 has increased by 61% over the past 6 months
Trade activity under HS 2206.00 is dominated by large-scale beverage manufacturers, distributors, and logistics entities, with 6,307 suppliers and 74,496 shipments recorded. This pattern indicates a supply chain centered on finished fermented beverages—wine, sake, beer, and cider—rather than on rice ferment filtrate as a standalone ingredient. The presence of sake brewers like Hakutsuru and Gekkeikan offers potential upstream context for rice-based fermentation, but the volume and supplier mix reflect general beverage trade logistics. For formulation sourcing, this signal is indirect and should not be treated as evidence of rice ferment filtrate ingredient availability.
HS code 2206.00 covers 'other fermented beverages' including cider, perry, mead, and sake, as well as mixtures of fermented and non-alcoholic beverages. This classification scope is broad and beverage-focused, capturing finished products rather than isolated functional ingredients. Rice ferment filtrate, as a processed ingredient used in cosmetics or food formulations, would likely fall under a different classification if traded as a raw material. The limits are material: activity under this code reflects finished beverage trade, not ingredient manufacturing. Any supply-chain conclusions drawn from this data must account for this fundamental mismatch between the classification scope and the target ingredient.
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The supplier landscape appears highly concentrated at the top, with a small number of large beverage and spirits companies—Heineken, Diageo, Campari, Hakutsuru, and Lotte Chilsung—accounting for thousands of shipments each. Below this tier, the list includes numerous smaller sake breweries, wine producers, and logistics intermediaries, creating a long tail of lower-volume suppliers. This structure suggests a diversified but top-heavy field where major beverage manufacturers dominate volume, while specialized fermentation producers like Japanese sake breweries represent a smaller, more targeted segment. For rice ferment filtrate, the relevant supplier base is likely within this specialized tier, not the dominant beverage giants.
The primary supply risk is the classification mismatch: HS 2206.00 captures fermented beverages, not rice ferment filtrate as an ingredient, so any sourcing decision based on this data carries high uncertainty. Additional diligence is needed to identify whether suppliers like Yein Trade & Global, which ships to cosmetic ingredient supplier Visvita, actually handle fermentation filtrates. The presence of logistics entities and trading companies among top suppliers also raises questions about whether shipments represent finished goods or raw materials. Verification of product specifications, ingredient purity, and intended use is essential before relying on any supplier identified through this trade lane.
Italy, Japan, France, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are the most active sourcing geographies, with Italy leading at 2,636 suppliers and 28,024 shipments, followed by Japan with 361 suppliers and 11,038 shipments. Japan's prominence reflects sake production and export lanes, with suppliers like Hakutsuru Sake Brewing and Gekkeikan Sake shipping to U.S. customers. France and Italy represent wine and spirits trade lanes, while Korea contributes through beverage companies like Lotte Chilsung. These lanes are relevant for fermented beverage sourcing but do not confirm rice ferment filtrate ingredient flows, as the data captures finished goods movement rather than raw material trade.
By shipment count
Italy
28,024 shipments
2,636 suppliers
407.2M kg total weight
Japan
11,038 shipments
361 suppliers
139M kg total weight
France
9,931 shipments
1,023 suppliers
190.1M kg total weight
South Korea
4,847 shipments
119 suppliers
175.3M kg total weight
United Kingdom
3,484 shipments
174 suppliers
81.8M kg total weight
Germany
3,196 shipments
175 suppliers
67.5M kg total weight
Spain
2,191 shipments
413 suppliers
47.6M kg total weight
China
1,811 shipments
210 suppliers
39.5M kg total weight
Belgium
1,491 shipments
111 suppliers
49.8M kg total weight
Netherlands
1,386 shipments
81 suppliers
41M kg total weight