Matcha Wholesale 2026: The Complete B2B Buyer's Guide to Sourcing from Japan

In 2026, matcha wholesale is no longer a price negotiation—it is a supply chain engineering problem. Japan's total tea exports crossed 10,000 metric tons for the first time since 1954. The 2024–2025 Kyoto-region shortage pushed Uji tencha auction prices up 265%. Production leadership has shifted from Shizuoka to Kagoshima after more than three decades. And the traditional distributor chain that sat between Japanese producers and international buyers has become structurally uncompetitive—direct Japan import now costs 25–40% less than distributor stock at equivalent grade.

For food importers, beverage manufacturers, private-label brands, multi-site café and bakery chains, and supply chain leaders in D2C wellness, the 2026 sourcing question is no longer "who sells matcha wholesale" but "which sourcing architecture delivers reliable grade, documented origin, compliant regulatory paperwork, and locked-in allocation through the next shortage cycle." This guide walks through the complete 2026 framework—from the post-shock supply structure through step-by-step procurement, destination-specific compliance, cold-chain logistics, quality testing, supplier qualification, contract design, and risk management.

Key takeaways for 2026 B2B matcha buyers

• Japan's 2025 tea exports hit 12,612 metric tons—a 71-year record, with matcha the primary growth driver.
• Kagoshima surpassed Shizuoka as Japan's top first-flush producer in 2025 (8,440 vs. 8,120 tons). It is now the B2B volume engine.
• Direct Japan import saves 25–40% versus distributor stock at equivalent grade; savings scale further above 100 kg/month.
• FDA Section 122 introduced a 10% global import duty on matcha in Q1 2026 after IEEPA-based tariffs were struck down.
• EU clothianidin and thiamethoxam limits dropped to the 0.01 mg/kg detection floor in March 2026, effectively banning them.
• Air freight remains the standard for ceremonial and premium grades; sea freight in reefer containers is viable for culinary and industrial tiers.
• Annual allocation contracts signed July–August (post-harvest) save 20–30% versus rolling spot purchases.

Table of contents

1. The 2026 matcha wholesale market structure
2. Production geography: Kagoshima, Nishio, Shizuoka, Uji
3. Supplier classification and direct-import economics
4. 2026 wholesale pricing by grade and MOQ
5. The 8-step procurement process
6. Destination-specific regulations (US / EU / GCC / CA / AU)
7. Logistics and cold chain economics
8. Quality inspection and third-party testing
9. Supplier evaluation matrix and red flags
10. Contract design and risk management
11. The 2026 wholesale supplier landscape
12. Your 2026 action plan
13. FAQ

1. The 2026 matcha wholesale market structure

The matcha wholesale market entering 2026 is the product of a five-year bifurcation: domestic Japanese consumption of ordinary green tea has declined steadily, while international demand—particularly for powdered matcha—has grown at double-digit annual rates. The two curves crossed decisively in 2024 and 2025, reshaping both the pricing mechanism and the supplier landscape.

The market facts that every 2026 buyer should memorize:

• Japan's 2025 tea exports reached 12,612 metric tons—the first time since 1954 that exports crossed 10,000 tons, with matcha accounting for the majority of incremental growth.
• Powdered matcha represents 58% of Japanese green tea shipments to North America and Europe, overtaking loose-leaf for the first time.
• Matcha is now exported to more than 50 countries, with the United States capturing ~32% of total volume, Southeast Asia ~20%, Taiwan ~19%, and EU/UK ~16%.
• MENA (Middle East and North Africa) is the fastest-growing incremental market, driven by health-conscious consumption and alcohol-free café culture.
• The global matcha market reached USD 4.47B in 2025, up from USD 4.18B in 2024, and is projected to grow at 7.1% CAGR to USD 7.74B by 2033.

The structural implication for buyers: matcha has transitioned from a specialty ingredient to a core B2B commodity traded against formal allocation contracts, auction-indexed pricing, and destination-specific compliance frameworks. The casual distributor-driven model that characterized 2015–2022 no longer serves high-volume procurement.

2. Production geography: Kagoshima, Nishio, Shizuoka, Uji

The historical brand association of "matcha = Uji" still dominates consumer marketing, but the 2026 procurement reality is radically different. Four production regions matter for international buyers, each occupying a distinct position in the supply architecture.

2025 first-flush production by prefecture

The 2025 Kagoshima–Shizuoka crossover

For more than three decades, Shizuoka was Japan's top first-flush producer. In 2025, Kagoshima surpassed it—an event with lasting implications for international matcha sourcing. Kagoshima's southern latitude, flat terrain, and mechanized cultivation model deliver consistent high-volume output at price points that Kyoto and, increasingly, Shizuoka cannot match for B2B beverage and food-manufacturing applications.

Buyers sourcing large volumes of latte-grade, culinary-grade, or ingredient-grade matcha in 2026 should default to Kagoshima and Nishio origins. Uji allocations should be reserved for premium storytelling SKUs where the origin is part of the product narrative.

Uji price decoupling

Uji tencha auction prices for the 2025 harvest cleared at an average JPY 8,235/kg for Kyoto-prefecture lots, with top-quality Uji lots reaching JPY 43,330/kg—roughly triple historical norms. This represents a 265% year-over-year increase, the direct result of the 40% harvest contraction caused by 2024–2025 heatwaves and irregular rainfall. Major Japanese heritage makers halted new wholesale accounts during this period and moved existing customers to strict allocations.

For international buyers, the practical implications are:

1. Uji-origin product is now a premium SKU, not a commodity grade. Expect per-kilogram pricing 30–60% above the market average at equivalent quality claims.
2. Any Uji-claimed product priced at or below the Kagoshima/Nishio market average should be treated as suspicious and require verification documentation.
3. Diversifying origin mix—Kagoshima primary, Nishio secondary, Uji for premium storytelling—is the baseline 2026 procurement strategy, not an optional upgrade.

3. Supplier classification and direct-import economics

Matcha suppliers serving international B2B buyers fall into three functional categories, each with different commercial behavior, price flexibility, and allocation security.

The three supplier archetypes

• Heritage makers. Centuries-old houses concentrated in Uji and Nishio. Strong brand pedigree, rigorous in-house quality control, but inflexible on MOQ, pricing, and customization. Typically resistant to private-label arrangements. Allocation-first during shortages.
• Emerging OEM and trading exporters. This is the fastest-growing B2B segment in 2026, represented by operators like First Agri. They combine direct relationships with named farmers, flexible OEM and packaging arrangements, destination-market regulatory expertise, and the operational infrastructure to deliver 7-day air freight globally.
• Cooperatives and prefectural bodies. Farmer-owned collectives that can offer attractive per-kilogram pricing by eliminating intermediary markup, but typically struggle with English-language account management, documentation standards required by FDA or EU customers, and the short-lead-time logistics that specialty buyers expect.

The direct-import economics

For buyers with monthly volumes above 100 kg, direct import from an emerging exporter in Japan vs. purchasing from a US or EU distributor produces a consistent 25–40% total-landed-cost differential. The gap compounds across a full year of procurement:

For B2B buyers in the 100+ kg monthly range, the mathematics of direct sourcing are decisive. The infrastructure and operational capability that once made distributors essential—customs handling, FDA documentation, destination-market regulatory compliance—are now routinely provided by qualified Japanese exporters as a standard service.

4. 2026 wholesale pricing by grade and MOQ

Matcha wholesale pricing in 2026 is structured along two axes: grade (quality tier) and MOQ (volume commitment). The matrix below reflects current direct-import pricing from qualified Japanese exporters; distributor equivalents run 25–40% higher at each cell.

2026 Q1–Q2 wholesale price matrix (USD / kg, FOB Japan)

Volume discount thresholds

• 1–5 kg: Sample or start-up pricing, typically shipped by DHL/FedEx air express. Highest per-kilogram cost.
• 10–25 kg: Standard café and mid-tier bakery procurement. 10–15% discount off sample-tier pricing.
• 100 kg+: Full distributor-equivalent volume. 15–25% discount, typically shipped via consolidated air freight.
• 500 kg+ (pallet-level): Industrial and beverage manufacturing. Up to 30–40% discount versus sample pricing. Sea freight (reefer) becomes cost-effective at this tier for lower grades.

The 2026 pricing reality

The 2024–2025 shortage permanently reset the matcha wholesale price floor. Pre-shortage 2022 pricing (culinary grade at $25–35/kg for 10 kg MOQ) is no longer available; the cost components—fertilizer, labor, energy, certification—have stabilized at materially higher levels. Buyers modeling 2026 procurement against 2023 pricing baselines will miss their volume and margin targets.

The countervailing advantage is currency. The sustained JPY weakness against USD and EUR means that yen-denominated wholesale price increases translate to softer local-currency increases for importing buyers. Buyers with sufficient volume should consider yen-denominated contracts and forward-rate hedging to lock in the 2026 advantage before it reverses.

5. The 8-step procurement process

A disciplined procurement process distinguishes buyers who secure reliable supply at the best pricing from those who chase spot stock through allocation cycles. The following sequence represents 2026 best practice.

Step 1: Define use case and grade

Map each product SKU to a target grade. Straight-service usucha requires ceremonial tier; milk-based latte volume runs best on latte/barista grade; heated applications (bakery, pastry) optimize on premium culinary; manufactured RTD beverages and supplements use industrial tier.

Step 2: Supplier shortlist and qualification

Identify three to five qualified Japanese exporters meeting baseline criteria: documented export history to your destination market, English-language account management, compliance certifications (JAS Organic, USDA Organic, EU Organic as required), customization capability (OEM, private-label packaging, custom blending), and capacity to support your annual volume.

Step 3: Sample request and sensory evaluation

Request 50–100g samples from each shortlisted supplier. Evaluate against a standard matrix:

• Color: Vivid jade green indicates extended shade cultivation and high chlorophyll content.
• Aroma: The ocean-sweet "ooika" (covering aroma) specific to shaded tencha; absence indicates sun-grown substitute.
• Taste: Balance of umami (theanine) and astringency (catechin). Fishy notes in the finish indicate oxidation and improper storage.
• Texture: Fine particulate (5–10 microns for stone-milled product); gritty mouthfeel indicates coarse grinding.

Step 4: Contract terms and documentation

Negotiate beyond unit price. Payment terms (T/T advance is standard; Net 30–60 is possible with established relationships), delivery timeline commitments, quality warranty clauses, and lot-level Certificate of Analysis (COA) for your destination market's regulatory standard.

Step 5: Regulatory validation

For US-bound shipments: FDA Prior Notice, FSVP verification, facility registration. For EU: MRL compliance certificate, organic equivalency documentation. For GCC: GSO 1016 microbial testing, aleagen labeling compliance. Require supplier to provide documentation or name the third-party laboratory that will produce it.

Step 6: Logistics and freight mode selection

Air freight (3–7 day transit) for ceremonial and premium-latte grades where freshness premium justifies USD 5–12/kg freight cost. Sea freight in refrigerated containers (25–45 day transit) for culinary and industrial tiers where USD 1–2/kg freight cost is economically necessary and cold-chain discipline maintains quality.

Step 7: Customs clearance and domestic distribution

HS code classification (0902.20 for green tea powder), applicable import duties (US Section 122 10% duty in effect 2026; EU 0%; GCC variable by country), landed-cost reconciliation, and onward distribution to your production or retail facilities.

Step 8: Receiving inspection and reorder planning

Lot-level inspection against the received COA, retention samples for shelf-life monitoring, and scheduling of the next order cycle based on consumption velocity, shelf-life window, and supplier lead time. A disciplined EOQ calculation at this stage prevents both stock-outs and over-stocking against the matcha's 12–18 month shelf life.

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6. Destination-specific regulations

Regulatory compliance is the single most common source of cost surprises and shipment delays in international matcha procurement. 2026 has introduced material changes in both US and EU frameworks; buyers operating against 2023–2024 checklists are at risk.

United States (FDA + Section 122)

• FDA Prior Notice: Required for every inbound shipment. Filed electronically via FDA Industry Systems.
• FSVP (Foreign Supplier Verification Program): The US importer must verify that the Japanese supplier's food safety program meets FSMA-equivalent standards. Documentation includes supplier hazard analysis, preventive controls verification, and periodic on-site or remote audits.
• Facility registration: Japanese supplier must hold a current FDA facility registration.
• Section 122 duty (new for 2026): Following the February 2026 Supreme Court ruling that invalidated IEEPA-based tariffs, the administration introduced a 10% global Section 122 import duty effective immediately. Matcha (HS 0902.10 / 0902.20) is subject. Buyers must factor this into landed-cost modeling.
• Labeling: English-language ingredients, nutrition facts (when packaged for retail), allergen statements, country-of-origin declaration.

European Union

• MRL (Maximum Residue Limits): The most stringent global pesticide residue framework.
• Clothianidin and thiamethoxam (effective March 7, 2026): Limits dropped to the 0.01 mg/kg detection floor, effectively banning these neonicotinoid residues in matcha destined for the EU. Suppliers must document field-level pesticide protocols.
• Organic equivalency: The transition period from the JAS equivalency arrangement to formal bilateral trade agreement has been extended to 2036. JAS-certified organic matcha continues to enter the EU under equivalency; buyers should monitor the ongoing bilateral negotiations.
• Novel Food status: Conventional matcha is not a novel food under EU 2015/2283 and does not require pre-market authorization.
• Labeling: Member-state language requirements, allergen declarations, organic logo (where applicable).

GCC / Middle East

• GSO 1016: Microbiological standards binding across Gulf Cooperation Council states. Specific limits on Salmonella, coliform, yeast and mold.
• Allergen labeling (UAE and Saudi Arabia, effective Dec 31, 2026): Mandatory allergen declaration for all new products. Matcha products containing milk-derivative or nut co-ingredients must comply from the effective date.
• Halal certification: Not strictly required for pure matcha powder, but buyers supplying café chains and manufacturers increasingly request voluntary halal documentation for market positioning.

Canada (CFIA)

• Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) license required for the importer.
• Bilingual English–French labeling mandatory.
• Pesticide tolerances generally aligned with Codex but with Canadian-specific variations—confirm against the current CFIA table.

Australia and New Zealand (DAFF / FSANZ)

• Biosecurity inspection is rigorous; phytosanitary certificate required for each shipment.
• Demonstrating "fully dried, non-viable" product status is a common requirement.
• FSANZ food additive and pesticide limits apply; contaminant controls broadly aligned with Codex.

7. Logistics and cold chain economics

Matcha is a temperature-sensitive, photosensitive, oxygen-sensitive product. The freight decision determines both cost and arrival quality.

Freight mode comparison (2026 typical)

Temperature management

The operational target for matcha in transit and storage is 15–18°C ambient, with 4–10°C optimal. A standard ocean dry container transiting the equatorial belt can reach 60°C+ for multiple days, driving chlorophyll oxidation and aroma volatilization that renders premium-grade product indistinguishable from culinary-grade on arrival. For any grade at USD 60/kg or above, refrigerated (reefer) container service is the minimum acceptable ocean mode; air freight is preferred.

Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) calculation

For buyers managing consistent year-round demand, the EOQ formula balances freight cost, ordering cost, and storage cost:

EOQ = √(2 × Annual demand × Order cost / Per-unit annual holding cost)

Example: an importer with 10,000 kg annual consumption, USD 500 per-order administrative cost, and USD 2.00 per-kg annual refrigerated holding cost has an optimal order quantity of approximately 2,236 kg. From this baseline, buyers adjust against harvest seasonality (post-harvest orders in Q3 lock in freshest product), shelf life (12–18 months unopened under proper conditions), and supplier MOQ.

8. Quality inspection and third-party testing

A robust quality program combines supplier self-testing, destination-receiving inspection, and independent third-party verification. The 2025 surge in counterfeit and adulterated matcha—low-cost Chinese-origin product repackaged as Japanese; sencha powder sold as tencha-derived matcha; aged stock relabeled as current harvest—has made independent testing non-optional for serious buyers.

Core inspection parameters

• Moisture content: ≤ 5% is the standard. Higher levels accelerate microbial growth and clumping.
• Particle size: 5–10 microns for stone-milled product; coarser grinding produces gritty mouthfeel and uneven dispersion.
• L-theanine content: Premium tiers typically deliver ≥ 1.0% by weight; below 0.5% suggests sun-grown or otherwise non-tencha origin.
• Chlorophyll content: Quantitative measurement correlates with shade cultivation duration and color grade.
• Heavy metals: Lead, cadmium, arsenic against destination-market limits (US FDA, EU MRL, Codex, GCC GSO).
• Pesticide residues: Multi-residue screening against destination-market MRLs; critical for EU where 2026 tightening has expanded the scope.
• Microbial panel: Total plate count, coliform, E. coli, Salmonella, yeast and mold. Tighter specifications for US and GCC markets.
• Radioactivity: Routinely tested for Japanese agricultural exports; results at or below detection threshold are standard in 2026.

Third-party verification

Credible verification laboratories include Eurofins, SGS, Intertek, and the Japan Food Research Laboratories. Buyers should not rely exclusively on supplier-provided internal reports for high-volume contracts; periodic third-party audits—annual for contracts above USD 100K, semi-annual for contracts above USD 500K—protect against documentation drift and provide legal defensibility in the event of a consumer complaint or regulatory action.

Traceability documentation

Each shipment should be accompanied by:

• Lot-level COA covering all inspection parameters above
• Harvest year and cultivar declaration
• Prefecture-level origin statement
• Milling date
• Packaging date and best-before date
• Organic certification transaction certificate (for certified product)
• Phytosanitary certificate (Australia, other regulated markets)

A qualified Japanese exporter provides all of the above as standard documentation. A supplier who cannot or will not provide one or more of these items should be disqualified before a purchase order is issued.

9. Supplier evaluation matrix and red flags

Systematic supplier evaluation is the most effective risk-management practice in matcha procurement. Use the weighted matrix below during RFP and periodic supplier review cycles.

Supplier scoring framework

Red flags that disqualify suppliers

• Uji-origin claims with below-market pricing. Given 2025 auction pricing, genuine Uji-origin ceremonial product cannot be sold below USD 180/kg at any MOQ. Offers below that threshold labeled "Uji" are almost certainly adulterated or mislabeled.
• Refusal of factory audits. Qualified exporters accommodate remote or in-person facility audits for material contracts. Suppliers who refuse audits or cannot produce documented production flow diagrams have something to hide.
• Organic logo use without transaction certificates. JAS, USDA, and EU organic certifications are lot-traceable; a certified supplier produces a Transaction Certificate on demand. Logo-without-certificate is fraudulent use and a disqualifying signal.
• Refusal to provide harvest year and milling date. Any qualified supplier documents this as standard practice. Opacity indicates either old inventory being sold as current or lack of upstream traceability.
• Ceremonial-grade product priced below $120/kg. 2026 production economics make genuine ceremonial-tier matcha below USD 120/kg structurally impossible at any legitimate source. Offers in this range are priced for adulterated or relabeled product.

10. Contract design and risk management

International B2B contracts for matcha must address supply continuity, quality consistency, and the regulatory environment explicitly. The following clause structure represents 2026 best practice.

Incoterms selection

• FOB Japan port: The most common structure for buyers with established freight forwarders. Supplier responsible through Japanese port loading; buyer manages ocean or air freight, insurance, destination customs, and inland delivery.
• CIF destination port: Supplier arranges and pays freight and insurance to destination port. Reasonable for buyers without established freight relationships but transfers less cost leverage.
• DDP destination: Supplier delivers fully duty-paid to buyer's specified warehouse. Highest commercial simplicity for the buyer but typically carries 15–25% premium versus FOB.

Payment terms

Established supplier relationships typically operate on T/T (telegraphic transfer) with 30% deposit on order confirmation and 70% balance against shipping documents. New relationships may require 100% T/T advance, particularly for contracts below USD 50K. Letter of Credit structures are available but add cost and delay; they are appropriate for contracts above USD 250K where buyer treasury policies require them.

Essential risk-management clauses

• Quality warranty: Right to reject product failing the agreed specification, with cure period for supplier to ship replacement. Retain rights defined (typically 30 days from receipt for volumetric, quality, and labeling defects).
• Force majeure and allocation: Explicit allocation mechanism in the event of harvest shortfall or logistics disruption. Preferred structure: allocation proportional to prior-year purchase volume, with notification protocol and quantum definition.
• IP and recipe confidentiality: For OEM and private-label arrangements, explicit supplier obligation not to sell the same formulation to third parties during the term and for a defined tail period.
• Certification maintenance: Supplier obligation to maintain organic and quality certifications for the contract term; buyer right to terminate if certifications lapse.
• Regulatory changes: Shared mechanism for adjusting product specifications if destination-market regulations change (e.g., pesticide MRL revisions, labeling requirements).

11. The 2026 wholesale supplier landscape

Mapping the competitive landscape clarifies where different supplier archetypes fit different buyer profiles.

Where First Agri fits

For buyers prioritizing landed-cost efficiency, speed, and documentation rigor—café chains, bakery manufacturers, private-label beverage brands, D2C wellness companies, and supply chain managers rebuilding their sourcing architecture after the 2025 shortage—the direct Japanese exporter model represented by First Agri is the best-fit commercial archetype in 2026.

The proposition is concrete: Kagoshima-primary and Nishio-secondary origin portfolio matching the 2026 production geography; 7-day air freight as standard; lot-level COA and organic transaction certificates as default documentation; pricing that reflects the direct-import 25–40% advantage rather than distributor markup.

12. Your 2026 action plan

Buyers ready to re-architect their matcha sourcing for 2026 should execute the following sequence over the next 90 days.

Days 1–30: Audit current state

• Identify current supplier(s), per-kilogram landed cost, and lot-level documentation.
• Benchmark current pricing against the 2026 Q1–Q2 matrix above—distributor markups typically show up as 25–40% differentials.
• Review allocation security and lead-time performance over the past 12 months.
• Quantify annual spend and the magnitude of the potential direct-import savings.

Days 31–60: Qualify direct alternatives

• Shortlist three to five direct Japanese exporters meeting baseline criteria.
• Request samples, full documentation, and pricing for your volume profile.
• Conduct blind sensory evaluation of samples against current supplier.
• Validate regulatory readiness for your destination markets.

Days 61–90: Transition and lock allocation

• Negotiate annual allocation contract with the winning supplier; lock pricing before next harvest cycle.
• Execute first direct-import shipment with full logistics and customs documentation workflow.
• Plan phased transition from current distributor stock to direct-import stock.
• Schedule post-harvest (July–August) allocation renewal meeting to extend the contract for the following year.

FAQ

What is the minimum order quantity for direct Japan matcha import?

Qualified Japanese exporters typically accept orders from 5–10 kg in 2026, down from the 25+ kg minimums common before 2023. For sustained annual supply, 100+ kg/month contracts unlock the most favorable pricing tiers.

How long does direct Japan matcha shipping take?

Air freight transit from Tokyo or Osaka hubs to major US, EU, ANZ, and GCC destinations is 3–7 days. Total end-to-end lead time from order placement to delivery—including production, quality testing, documentation, and clearance—is typically 7–14 days with a qualified exporter.

Should I buy ceremonial, latte, or culinary grade for my business?

Match grade to application. Ceremonial for straight-service or hero SKUs only. Latte/barista tier for café latte volume. Premium culinary for bakery, pastry, and dessert applications. Industrial tier for RTD beverage and supplement manufacturing. Running a single grade across all applications wastes either cost or quality.

How do I verify a matcha supplier's origin claims?

Require prefecture-level origin declaration, harvest year, and cultivar on the Certificate of Analysis. For organic claims, require the Transaction Certificate tied to the specific lot. Third-party verification via SGS, Eurofins, or Japan Food Research Laboratories for high-value contracts.

Is Kagoshima matcha lower quality than Uji matcha?

No. Kagoshima has become Japan's leading first-flush producer (8,440 tons in 2025), with large-scale mechanization delivering high and consistent quality. Uji commands premium pricing for brand heritage, not inherent quality differential at the latte and culinary tiers.

What does the 2026 US Section 122 duty mean for matcha import costs?

A 10% global Section 122 import duty took effect following the February 2026 Supreme Court ruling on IEEPA-based tariffs. Matcha (HS 0902.10 / 0902.20) is subject. Add 10% to CIF landed cost in your 2026 US-market procurement modeling.

Related reading

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• Matcha Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs): Negotiating Flexible Terms with Japanese Suppliers
• FDA Requirements for Importing Matcha to the US: A Complete Compliance Guide
• Matcha Contamination Risks: Heavy Metals, Pesticides, and Third-Party Testing
• Matcha for Cafés: The Complete 2026 B2B Sourcing, Menu & Profit Guide

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