Sawasawa
Small estate in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code AA.0811
Auction performance
Between March 2016 and May 2020, coffee from Sawasawa was sold in 7 lots at 2 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1807 of 2,078 growers.
US$258average price per 50 kg bag
+36%vs market average (US$190)
2 tcoffee sold
US$10,379total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 3 | 0.9 | 217 | 168 | +30% |
| AB | 2 | 0.9 | 295 | 218 | +35% |
| PB | 1 | 0.1 | 260 | 205 | +27% |
| AA | 1 | 0.1 | 335 | 278 | +21% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 1 | 0.5 | 239 | 191 |
| 2019/20 | 6 | 1.5 | 265 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 2 | 45% | 295 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 3 | 41% | 229 |
| Africoff Trading Co. Ltd | 1 | 11% | 190 |
| Kenya Coop | 1 | 3% | 335 |
Marks used on auction lots: 19KF0100/SAWASAWA/AA811, 21KF0152/SAWASAWA/AA811, 20CK0215/SAWASAWA/AA811.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.