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Bulk Sake, Shochu and Soju from a Trusted Global Partner 

Sourcing Sake, Shochu and Soju at scale requires specialist knowledge and trusted supply. At Ethimex, we combine deep category expertise with a robust global network, delivering high-quality rice spirits backed by expert support for brands, distillers and product developers.  

With rising global demand for Japanese and Korean spirits, this category is experiencing sustained international growth. The global Sake market alone is forecast to exceed $13 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.5%, with exports nearly doubling since 2020, reaching over 80 international markets. Meanwhile, the global Soju market is projected to grow steadily to more than $7.5 billion by 2030 (CAGR of 5.4% from 2025-2030) supported by rising popularity in Western markets and the continued influence of Korean culture. 

This momentum is further amplified by the rapid expansion of RTDs, where Sake and Soju are increasingly used as versatile bases for new product development. 

At Ethimex, we help you capitalise on this fast-growing category. Our curated portfolio is designed to support innovation across RTDs, new spirit brands and bespoke blends.  

Whether you’re developing a new concept or scaling an existing product, Ethimex provides insight, reliability and end-to-end support to bring your product to market with confidence.  

Sake being poured with rice in background

Sake is a traditional Japanese fermented rice beverage with growing global appeal, offering a versatile category for today’s market. At Ethimex, we supply bulk sake options at strengths from 14.8% vol, suitable for a range of commercial applications.

Get in touch to explore our offering.

Shochu is a traditional Japanese distilled spirit with growing international appeal, offering a versatile and distinctive category for today’s drinks market. Made using kōji and a range of base ingredients including rice, barley, sweet potatoes and buckwheat, Shochu is known for its broad flavour spectrum and adaptable serve potential. Typically ranging from 20–35% ABV, it delivers a smooth, yet characterful profile suited to both sipping and mixed drinks.

At Ethimex, we supply a range of bulk Shochu options tailored to commercial and production needs. Get in touch to explore our offering.

Soju is a traditional Korean distilled spirit with strong global recognition, offering an accessible and versatile category for today’s drinks market. Typically made from rice or other starches such as barley, wheat or sweet potato, Soju is known for its clean profile, approachable character and broad consumer appeal. Most styles range from around 16–25% ABV, making it well suited to both straight serves and contemporary mixed drinks.

At Ethimex, we supply a range of bulk soju options tailored to commercial and production needs. Get in touch to explore our offering.

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Please note: as a strictly business to business company we can only supply products to registered businesses and not private individuals.

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Bulk Sake, Shochu and Soju: Formats, Uses and Opportunities

Bulk Sake, Shochu and Soju are supplied in large-volume formats for commercial use, including IBCs and ISO containers. 

This gives brands, bottlers and drinks developers access to distinctive Asian spirit categories with flexibility across production, innovation and private-label projects. Whether fermented or distilled, each category offers a unique flavor profile, production story and market positioning, helping producers diversify portfolios and respond to growing global interest in Japanese and Korean drinks culture. Learn more about the histories and rising influence of Sake, Shochu and Soju in our article here.

Sake is a brewed rice beverage made from polished rice, water, yeast and kōji, while Shochu is a is a Japanese distilled spirit produced using kōji and base ingredients such as rice, barley, sweet potato or buckwheat. Soju is a Korean distilled spirit, traditionally rice-based but now also produced from a range of starch sources including barley, wheat or sweet potato. 

These categories offer significant opportunities across premium bottling, RTDs, cocktails and contemporary spirits development. 

Rice growing in Japan countryside
Bottles of Soju in refrigerator

What are the Different Types of Sake, Shochu and Soju

Sake

Sake spans a wide spectrum of styles shaped by rice polishing ratios, brewing techniques and flavour profile. For commercial buyers, selection is driven by end application with lighter styles suited to contemporary drinks development and richer, more textured expressions for premium bottling and specialist retail.  

This versatility makes bulk Sake a strong option across on-trade, off-trade and innovation-led formats, offering both authenticity and adaptability for modern product development. 

Shochu

Shochu represents a diverse category, with the base ingredient playing a defining role in the final spirit character. Rice Shochu tends to be lighter and more aromatic, barley Shochu offers soft grain complexity, while sweet potato Shochu delivers deeper, more savoury notes.  

For brands and developers, this range creates opportunities to build distinctive flavour profiles, whether for RTDs, cocktail-led concepts or premium spirits with a clear point of difference.  

Soju

Soju ranges from highly approachable styles to more premium expressions with increased depth and character. Its smooth profile and broad global recognition make it especially effective for mixed drinks, RTDs and brands targeting consumers engaged with Korean food and culture. 

From a commercial perspective, bulk Soju offers both scalability and versatility, ideal for high-volume products as well as more differentiated, premium concepts.  

Why buy Sake, Shochu and Soju bulk from Ethimex?

Ethimex has been supplying a wide range of bulk spirits for over 25 years, helping brand owners, bottlers and drinks developers’ source reliable liquid for both established and emerging categories. As trusted suppliers of bulk Sake, Shochu and Soju, we combine strong producer relationships with category knowledge and a practical understanding of commercial requirements across international markets. 

We support customers with flexible bulk formats, dependable sourcing and tailored solutions for product development, private labels and large-scale supply. Whether you are launching a new concept, extending an existing range or looking for a trusted global supply partner, our team can help you find the right solution for your technical, logistical and commercial needs. 

Get in touch with Ethimex for a bespoke quote

If you’re looking to buy Sake, Shochu or Soju in bulk, whether for small-scale development work or high-volume production, Ethimex can help with flexible supply options tailored to your project. Get in touch with our team to discuss your requirements and request a bespoke quote.