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Gakunga Estates

Small estate in Murang'a County, Kenya · Growers code AB.0638

Auction performance

Between January 2016 and January 2016, coffee from Gakunga Estates was sold in 4 lots at 1 auction of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1631 of 2,078 growers.

US$227average price per 50 kg bag
+20%vs market average (US$190)
3 tcoffee sold
US$15,411total 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

Average price by grade for Gakunga Estates compared with the market, US$ per 50 kg bag
GradeLotsTonnesAvg priceMarket avgDifference
AB 1 1.5 237 218 +9%
AA 1 1.4 228 278 -18%
PB 1 0.3 225 205 +10%
C 1 0.2 159 168 -5%

By season

Gakunga Estates at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange by coffee season (October–September)
SeasonLotsTonnesAvg price (US$/50 kg)Market avg
2015/1643.4227191

Who buys this coffee

Top buyers of coffee from Gakunga Estates at the auction
BuyerLotsShare of volumeAvg price (US$/50 kg)
Kenyacof253%235
Alanwood Ltd140%228
Ibero (K) Ltd17%159

Marks used on auction lots: 13CK0068/GAKUNGA/AB0638.

Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.