Kathaka

Small estate, Kenya · Growers code AJ.0102

Auction performance

Between April 2020 and April 2020, coffee from Kathaka was sold in 2 lots at 1 auction of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1926 of 2,078 growers.

US$294average price per 50 kg bag

+55%vs market average (US$190)

1 tcoffee sold

US$6,372total 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

Average price by grade for Kathaka compared with the market, US$ per 50 kg bag
Grade	Lots	Tonnes	Avg price	Market avg	Difference
AB	1	0.7	262	218	+20%
AA	1	0.4	359	278	+29%

By season

Kathaka at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange by coffee season (October–September)
Season	Lots	Tonnes	Avg price (US$/50 kg)	Market avg
2019/20	2	1.1	294	188

Who buys this coffee

Top buyers of coffee from Kathaka at the auction
Buyer	Lots	Share of volume	Avg price (US$/50 kg)
Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd	1	67%	262
Servicoff Limited	1	33%	359

Marks used on auction lots: 18KB0036/KATHAKA/AJ0102.

Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.