Lalem factory
Cooperative society in Kericho County, Kenya · Growers code XCE67
Auction performance
Between November 2018 and March 2020, coffee from Lalem factory was sold in 78 lots at 23 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 292 of 2,078 growers.
US$158average price per 50 kg bag
-17%vs market average (US$190)
170 tcoffee sold
US$535,507total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 33 | 107.8 | 156 | 218 | -29% |
| AA | 14 | 19.9 | 271 | 278 | -2% |
| C | 13 | 18.1 | 121 | 168 | -28% |
| MH | 3 | 11.5 | 62 | 86 | -28% |
| PB | 12 | 8.3 | 167 | 205 | -19% |
| T | 2 | 2.3 | 87 | 91 | -5% |
| ML | 1 | 1.8 | 32 | 56 | -43% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018/19 | 64 | 144.2 | 147 | 147 |
| 2019/20 | 14 | 25.5 | 216 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 26 | 32% | 152 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 16 | 25% | 173 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 9 | 12% | 145 |
| Kenyacof | 6 | 8% | 121 |
| Louis Dreyfus Commodities (K) Ltd | 5 | 6% | 119 |
| Sasini (K) Ltd | 3 | 5% | 192 |
| Mumbi Coffee Ltd*2 | 2 | 4% | 91 |
| Servicoff Limited | 3 | 3% | 341 |
Marks used on auction lots: 06KF0015/LALEMFAC/XCE0067, 21KF0006/LALEMFAC/XCE0067, 10KF0007/LALEMFAC/XCE0067, 04KF0001/LALEMFAC/XCE0067F01, 01KF0002/LALEMFAC/XCE0067.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.