Kekuka*
Small estate in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code AB.0473C
Auction performance
Between February 2017 and May 2018, coffee from Kekuka* was sold in 10 lots at 7 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1600 of 2,078 growers.
US$226average price per 50 kg bag
+19%vs market average (US$190)
4 tcoffee sold
US$16,416total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | 5 | 2.2 | 258 | 278 | -7% |
| AB | 5 | 1.4 | 175 | 218 | -20% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 9 | 3.1 | 244 | 231 |
| 2017/18 | 1 | 0.5 | 121 | 191 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 2 | 33% | 221 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 1 | 20% | 260 |
| East Africa Gourmet | 2 | 13% | 263 |
| Mumbi Coffee Ltd*2 | 1 | 12% | 253 |
| Rashid Moledina and Co. (Msa) Ltd | 1 | 10% | 171 |
| Kyandu Trading Company | 1 | 5% | 153 |
| Jowam Coffee Traders Ltd | 1 | 5% | 144 |
| Sasini (K) Ltd | 1 | 3% | 224 |
Marks used on auction lots: 48SS3001/KEKUKAFARM/AB0473C, 19SS3010/KEKUKA/AB0473C, 24SS3009/KEKUKA/AB0473C, 20SS3010/KEKUKA/AB0473C, 29SS3004/KEKUKA/AB0473C.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.