Ithonga
Small estate in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code AB.0097
Auction performance
Between August 2015 and November 2017, coffee from Ithonga was sold in 6 lots at 3 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1555 of 2,078 growers.
US$80average price per 50 kg bag
-58%vs market average (US$190)
4 tcoffee sold
US$6,618total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MH | 3 | 2.6 | 87 | 86 | +1% |
| ML | 3 | 1.5 | 66 | 56 | +18% |
| AA | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 278 | -100% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 2 | 2.0 | 74 | 199 |
| 2016/17 | 2 | 1.1 | 109 | 231 |
| 2017/18 | 2 | 1.1 | 61 | 191 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Moledina and Co. (Msa) Ltd | 2 | 43% | 73 |
| Kimani Coffee Experts | 1 | 16% | 120 |
| Africa Tea and Coffee | 1 | 15% | 59 |
| Mombasa Coffee Ltd | 1 | 15% | 67 |
| Africa Gold | 1 | 10% | 93 |
Marks used on auction lots: 43TK0057/ITHONGA/AB0097, 01TK0010/ITHONGA/AB0097, 06TK0046/ITHONGA/AB0097.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.