Gathigithu
Small estate in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code AA.0463B
Auction performance
Between April 2017 and April 2017, coffee from Gathigithu was sold in 4 lots at 2 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1441 of 2,078 growers.
US$252average price per 50 kg bag
+33%vs market average (US$190)
6 tcoffee sold
US$31,015total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 2 | 3.9 | 252 | 218 | +15% |
| C | 1 | 1.6 | 225 | 168 | +34% |
| AA | 1 | 0.6 | 325 | 278 | +17% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 4 | 6.1 | 252 | 231 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyacof | 2 | 36% | 253 |
| Mumbi Coffee Ltd*2 | 1 | 32% | 254 |
| Sasini (K) Ltd | 1 | 32% | 250 |
Marks used on auction lots: 25SS1001/GATHIGITHU/AA0463B.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.