Thiru
Small estate in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code AB.0187
Auction performance
Between January 2016 and May 2017, coffee from Thiru was sold in 7 lots at 3 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1271 of 2,078 growers.
US$217average price per 50 kg bag
+14%vs market average (US$190)
10 tcoffee sold
US$44,920total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 2 | 5.4 | 218 | 218 | 0% |
| C | 2 | 3.1 | 220 | 168 | +31% |
| AA | 2 | 1.5 | 230 | 278 | -17% |
| UG | 1 | 0.3 | 95 | 90 | +5% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 3 | 4.5 | 206 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 4 | 5.9 | 225 | 231 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engelhart Co | 3 | 51% | 220 |
| BTG Pactual | 1 | 24% | 225 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 2 | 15% | 230 |
| Alanwood Ltd | 1 | 10% | 167 |
Marks used on auction lots: 10NG1006/THIRU/AB0187, 16NG1023/THIRU/AB0187, 25NG3004/THIRU/AB0187.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.