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Global Coaster Market 2026-2030

Publisher TechNavio
Published Jan 14, 2026
Length 286 Pages
SKU # INF20729124

Description

Global Coaster Market 2026-2030

The global coaster market is forecasted to grow by USD 150.6 mn during 2025-2030, accelerating at a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period. The report on the global coaster market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.

The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by rising disposable incomes and urbanization, growing hospitality and food service sectors, increasing consumer awareness of home decor and furniture preservation.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market size data, segment with regional analysis and vendor landscape in addition to an analysis of the key companies. Reports have historic and forecast data.
Technavio's global coaster market is segmented as below:

By Type
  • Absorbent coasters
  • Non-absorbent coasters
By Distribution Channel
  • Offline
  • Online
By Material
  • Ceramic
  • Bamboo
  • Cotton
  • Others
Geography
  • North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • The Netherlands
  • APAC
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
  • Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • Turkey
  • Rest of World (ROW)
This study identifies the rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly materials as one of the prime reasons driving the global coaster market growth during the next few years. Also, increasing personalization and customization options and integration of coasters into smart home ecosystems will lead to sizable demand in the market.

The report on the global coaster market covers the following areas:
  • Global coaster market sizing
  • Global coaster market forecast
  • Global coaster market industry analysis
The robust vendor analysis is designed to help clients improve their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading global coaster market vendors that include Alfred Mank Inc., Beverage Coasters Inc., Coaster Factory, Corkology, Dacasso Inc., Foamworx Inc., Hoffmaster Group Inc., Inter IKEA Holding BV, KATZ GmbH, Kikkerland Design Inc., Lenox Corp., MYdrap, Portmeirion Group PLC, PrintGlobe Inc., Thirstystone Resources Inc., Totally Bamboo, Viski, ZACK GmbH. Also, the global coaster market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth. This is to help companies strategize and leverage all forthcoming growth opportunities.

The publisher presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources by an analysis of key parameters such as profit, pricing, competition, and promotions. It presents various market facets by identifying the key industry influencers. The data presented is comprehensive, reliable, and a result of extensive primary and secondary research. The market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast accurate market growth.

Table of Contents

286 Pages
1 Executive Summary
1.1 Market overview
Executive Summary - Chart on Market Overview
Executive Summary - Data Table on Market Overview
Executive Summary - Chart on Global Market Characteristics
Executive Summary - Chart on Market by Geography
Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Type
Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel
Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Material
Executive Summary - Chart on Incremental Growth
Executive Summary - Data Table on Incremental Growth
Executive Summary - Chart on Company Market Positioning
2 Technavio Analysis
2.1 Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
2.2 Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation
Chart on Overview on criticality of inputs and factors of differentiation
2.3 Factors of disruption
Chart on Overview on factors of disruption
2.4 Impact of drivers and challenges
Chart on Impact of drivers and challenges in 2025 and 2030
3 Market Landscape
3.1 Market ecosystem
Chart on Parent Market
Data Table on - Parent Market
3.2 Market characteristics
Chart on Market characteristics analysis
3.3 Value chain analysis
Chart on Value chain analysis
4 Market Sizing
4.1 Market definition
Data Table on Offerings of companies included in the market definition
4.2 Market segment analysis
Market segments
4.3 Market size 2025
4.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2025-2030
Chart on Global - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Global - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
5 Historic Market Size
5.1 Global Coaster Market 2020 - 2024
Historic Market Size - Data Table on Global Coaster Market 2020 - 2024 ($ million)
5.2 Type segment analysis 2020 - 2024
Historic Market Size - Type Segment 2020 - 2024 ($ million)
5.3 Distribution Channel segment analysis 2020 - 2024
Historic Market Size - Distribution Channel Segment 2020 - 2024 ($ million)
5.4 Material segment analysis 2020 - 2024
Historic Market Size - Material Segment 2020 - 2024 ($ million)
5.5 Geography segment analysis 2020 - 2024
Historic Market Size - Geography Segment 2020 - 2024 ($ million)
5.6 Country segment analysis 2020 - 2024
Historic Market Size - Country Segment 2020 - 2024 ($ million)
6 Qualitative Analysis
6.1 Impact of AI on global coaster market
7 Five Forces Analysis
7.1 Five forces summary
Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2025 and 2030
7.2 Bargaining power of buyers
Bargaining power of buyers - Impact of key factors 2025 and 2030
7.3 Bargaining power of suppliers
Bargaining power of suppliers - Impact of key factors in 2025 and 2030
7.4 Threat of new entrants
Threat of new entrants - Impact of key factors in 2025 and 2030
7.5 Threat of substitutes
Threat of substitutes - Impact of key factors in 2025 and 2030
7.6 Threat of rivalry
Threat of rivalry - Impact of key factors in 2025 and 2030
7.7 Market condition
Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2025 and 2030
8 Market Segmentation by Type
8.1 Market segments
Chart on Type - Market share 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Type - Market share 2025-2030 (%)
8.2 Comparison by Type
Chart on Comparison by Type
Data Table on Comparison by Type
8.3 Absorbent coasters - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Absorbent coasters - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Absorbent coasters - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Absorbent coasters - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Absorbent coasters - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
8.4 Non-absorbent coasters - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Non-absorbent coasters - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Non-absorbent coasters - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Non-absorbent coasters - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Non-absorbent coasters - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
8.5 Market opportunity by Type
Market opportunity by Type ($ million)
Data Table on Market opportunity by Type ($ million)
9 Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel
9.1 Market segments
Chart on Distribution Channel - Market share 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Distribution Channel - Market share 2025-2030 (%)
9.2 Comparison by Distribution Channel
Chart on Comparison by Distribution Channel
Data Table on Comparison by Distribution Channel
9.3 Offline - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Offline - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Offline - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Offline - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Offline - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
9.4 Online - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Online - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Online - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Online - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Online - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
9.5 Market opportunity by Distribution Channel
Market opportunity by Distribution Channel ($ million)
Data Table on Market opportunity by Distribution Channel ($ million)
10 Market Segmentation by Material
10.1 Market segments
Chart on Material - Market share 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Material - Market share 2025-2030 (%)
10.2 Comparison by Material
Chart on Comparison by Material
Data Table on Comparison by Material
10.3 Ceramic - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Ceramic - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Ceramic - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Ceramic - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Ceramic - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
10.4 Bamboo - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Bamboo - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Bamboo - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Bamboo - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Bamboo - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
10.5 Cotton - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Cotton - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Cotton - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Cotton - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Cotton - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
10.6 Others - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Others - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Others - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Others - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Others - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
10.7 Market opportunity by Material
Market opportunity by Material ($ million)
Data Table on Market opportunity by Material ($ million)
11 Customer Landscape
11.1 Customer landscape overview
Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
12 Geographic Landscape
12.1 Geographic segmentation
Chart on Market share by geography 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Market share by geography 2025-2030 (%)
12.2 Geographic comparison
Chart on Geographic comparison
Data Table on Geographic comparison
12.3 North America - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on North America - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on North America - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on North America - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on North America - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Chart on Regional Comparison - North America
Data Table on Regional Comparison - North America
12.3.1 US - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on US - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on US - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on US - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on US - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.3.2 Canada - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Canada - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Canada - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Canada - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Canada - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.3.3 Mexico - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Mexico - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Mexico - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Mexico - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Mexico - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.4 Europe - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Europe - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Europe - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Europe - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Europe - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Chart on Regional Comparison - Europe
Data Table on Regional Comparison - Europe
12.4.1 Germany - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Germany - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Germany - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.4.2 UK - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on UK - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on UK - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on UK - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on UK - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.4.3 France - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on France - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on France - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on France - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on France - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.4.4 Italy - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Italy - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Italy - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Italy - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Italy - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.4.5 Spain - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Spain - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Spain - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Spain - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Spain - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.4.6 The Netherlands - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on The Netherlands - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on The Netherlands - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on The Netherlands - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on The Netherlands - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.5 APAC - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on APAC - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on APAC - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on APAC - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on APAC - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Chart on Regional Comparison - APAC
Data Table on Regional Comparison - APAC
12.5.1 China - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on China - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on China - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on China - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on China - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.5.2 India - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on India - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on India - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on India - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on India - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.5.3 Japan - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Japan - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Japan - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Japan - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Japan - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.5.4 South Korea - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on South Korea - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on South Korea - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on South Korea - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on South Korea - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.5.5 Australia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Australia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Australia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Australia - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Australia - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.5.6 Indonesia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Indonesia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Indonesia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Indonesia - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Indonesia - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.6 South America - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on South America - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on South America - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on South America - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on South America - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Chart on Regional Comparison - South America
Data Table on Regional Comparison - South America
12.6.1 Brazil - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Brazil - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Brazil - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Brazil - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Brazil - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.6.2 Argentina - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Argentina - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Argentina - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Argentina - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Argentina - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.6.3 Colombia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Colombia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Colombia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Colombia - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Colombia - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.7 Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Middle East and Africa - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Middle East and Africa - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Chart on Regional Comparison - Middle East and Africa
Data Table on Regional Comparison - Middle East and Africa
12.7.1 South Africa - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on South Africa - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on South Africa - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on South Africa - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on South Africa - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.7.2 UAE - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on UAE - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on UAE - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on UAE - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on UAE - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.7.3 Saudi Arabia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Saudi Arabia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Saudi Arabia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Saudi Arabia - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Saudi Arabia - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.7.4 Egypt - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Egypt - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Egypt - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Egypt - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Egypt - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.7.5 Turkey - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Turkey - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Turkey - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Turkey - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Turkey - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.8 Market opportunity by geography
Market opportunity by geography ($ million)
Data Tables on Market opportunity by geography ($ million)
13 Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunity
13.1 Market drivers
Rising disposable incomes and urbanization
Growing hospitality and food service sectors
Increasing consumer awareness of home decor and furniture preservation
13.2 Market challenges
Intense competition from substitutes and DIY alternatives
Fluctuating raw material prices and supply chain disruptions
Environmental concerns and demand for sustainable alternatives
13.3 Impact of drivers and challenges
Impact of drivers and challenges in 2025 and 2030
13.4 Market opportunities
Rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly materials
Increasing personalization and customization options
Integration of coasters into smart home ecosystems
14 Competitive Landscape
14.1 Overview
14.2 Competitive Landscape
Overview on criticality of inputs and factors of differentiation
14.3 Landscape disruption
Overview on factors of disruption
14.4 Industry risks
Impact of key risks on business
15 Competitive Analysis
15.1 Companies profiled
Companies covered
15.2 Company ranking index
Company ranking index
15.3 Market positioning of companies
Matrix on companies position and classification
15.4 Alfred Mank Inc.
Alfred Mank Inc. - Overview
Alfred Mank Inc. - Product / Service
Alfred Mank Inc. - Key offerings
SWOT
15.5 Beverage Coasters Inc.
Beverage Coasters Inc. - Overview
Beverage Coasters Inc. - Product / Service
Beverage Coasters Inc. - Key offerings
SWOT
15.6 Coaster Factory
Coaster Factory - Overview
Coaster Factory - Product / Service
Coaster Factory - Key offerings
SWOT
15.7 Corkology
Corkology - Overview
Corkology - Product / Service
Corkology - Key offerings
SWOT
15.8 Dacasso Inc.
Dacasso Inc. - Overview
Dacasso Inc. - Product / Service
Dacasso Inc. - Key offerings
SWOT
15.9 Hoffmaster Group Inc.
Hoffmaster Group Inc. - Overview
Hoffmaster Group Inc. - Product / Service
Hoffmaster Group Inc. - Key offerings
SWOT
15.10 Inter IKEA Holding BV
Inter IKEA Holding BV - Overview
Inter IKEA Holding BV - Product / Service
Inter IKEA Holding BV - Key news
Inter IKEA Holding BV - Key offerings
SWOT
15.11 KATZ GmbH
KATZ GmbH - Overview
KATZ GmbH - Product / Service
KATZ GmbH - Key offerings
SWOT
15.12 Kikkerland Design Inc.
Kikkerland Design Inc. - Overview
Kikkerland Design Inc. - Product / Service
Kikkerland Design Inc. - Key offerings
SWOT
15.13 Lenox Corp.
Lenox Corp. - Overview
Lenox Corp. - Product / Service
Lenox Corp. - Key offerings
SWOT
15.14 MYdrap
MYdrap - Overview
MYdrap - Product / Service
MYdrap - Key offerings
SWOT
15.15 Portmeirion Group PLC
Portmeirion Group PLC - Overview
Portmeirion Group PLC - Product / Service
Portmeirion Group PLC - Key offerings
SWOT
15.16 Thirstystone Resources Inc.
Thirstystone Resources Inc. - Overview
Thirstystone Resources Inc. - Product / Service
Thirstystone Resources Inc. - Key offerings
SWOT
15.17 Totally Bamboo
Totally Bamboo - Overview
Totally Bamboo - Product / Service
Totally Bamboo - Key offerings
SWOT
15.18 Viski
Viski - Overview
Viski - Product / Service
Viski - Key offerings
SWOT
16 Appendix
16.1 Scope of the report
Market definition
Objectives
Notes and caveats
16.2 Inclusions and exclusions checklist
Inclusions checklist
Exclusions checklist
16.3 Currency conversion rates for US$
Currency conversion rates for US$
16.4 Research methodology
Research methodology
16.5 Data procurement
Information sources
16.6 Data validation
Data validation
16.7 Validation techniques employed for market sizing
Validation techniques employed for market sizing
16.8 Data synthesis
Data synthesis
16.9 360 degree market analysis
360 degree market analysis
16.10 List of abbreviations
List of abbreviations
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