Tencha (matcha raw material) second flush also performs strongly — ¥15,911/kg maximum, 1.6× year-on-year; overseas popularity tailwind; simultaneous trading session held at Kagoshima Tea Market
抹茶の原料「てん茶」 二番茶も好調 1キロ最高1万5911円、前年比1．6倍 海外人気が追い風 鹿児島市で一斉取引会 - 南日本新聞
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Summary
Kagoshima's second-flush tencha auction on July 16 posted robust gains driven by sustained overseas matcha interest. Average prices climbed 1.5× YoY to ¥8,738/kg, with premium lots reaching ¥15,911/kg (1.6× higher). Following first-flush results that rose 1.8×, the momentum underscores global demand lifting domestic auction values and producer returns across both harvest cycles.
Key points
- Second-flush tencha average price: ¥8,738/kg, +1.5× YoY; top lot ¥15,911/kg (+1.6×).
- First-flush tencha already surged 1.8× YoY, signaling sustained strong market fundamentals.
- Overseas matcha demand explicitly cited as driver of price appreciation at Kagoshima auction.
- Both organic and conventional tencha grades included in this session's trading.
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What they said
“Tencha, the raw material for matcha with high popularity overseas”
海外人気の高い抹茶の原料「てん茶」
“Following first-flush which averaged 1.8× higher, second flush continues to perform well”
平均１．８倍となった一番茶に続き、好調に伸びている
The numbers
Second-flush tencha average price: ¥8,738/kg
Second-flush tencha maximum price: ¥15,911/kg
First-flush tencha average price increase: 1.8×
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