Gakiha
Small estate in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code AB.0385
Auction performance
Between February 2017 and February 2017, coffee from Gakiha was sold in 3 lots at 1 auction of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1425 of 2,078 growers.
US$292average price per 50 kg bag
+54%vs market average (US$190)
7 tcoffee sold
US$38,100total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 1 | 3.4 | 288 | 218 | +32% |
| C | 1 | 1.8 | 277 | 168 | +65% |
| AA | 1 | 1.4 | 321 | 278 | +16% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 3 | 6.5 | 292 | 231 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyacof | 2 | 73% | 298 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 1 | 27% | 277 |
Marks used on auction lots: 17SS1002/GAKIHA/AB0385.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.