Kariru Farm
Small estate in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code AA.0481
Auction performance
Between May 2017 and August 2017, coffee from Kariru Farm was sold in 6 lots at 3 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1265 of 2,078 growers.
US$132average price per 50 kg bag
-31%vs market average (US$190)
11 tcoffee sold
US$27,806total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 2 | 4.9 | 131 | 168 | -22% |
| AB | 2 | 3.6 | 140 | 218 | -36% |
| MH | 1 | 1.7 | 98 | 86 | +14% |
| AA | 1 | 0.3 | 219 | 278 | -21% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 6 | 10.6 | 132 | 231 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 3 | 56% | 114 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 1 | 23% | 149 |
| Engelhart Co | 1 | 17% | 149 |
| Servicoff Limited | 1 | 3% | 219 |
Marks used on auction lots: 37NG0002/KARIRU/AA0481, 27NG3006/KARIRU/AA0481.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.