Alkim
Small estate in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya · Growers code BC.0085
Auction performance
Between November 2018 and November 2018, coffee from Alkim was sold in 2 lots at 2 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 2053 of 2,078 growers.
US$142average price per 50 kg bag
-25%vs market average (US$190)
0 tcoffee sold
US$765total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | 1 | 0.2 | 169 | 278 | -39% |
| C | 1 | 0.1 | 107 | 168 | -36% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018/19 | 2 | 0.3 | 142 | 147 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alanwood Ltd | 1 | 57% | 169 |
| Kenyacof | 1 | 43% | 107 |
Marks used on auction lots: 45MS0130/ALKIM/BC0085.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.