Azania and Coffee Research Foundation
Estate in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code AC.0058 · Coffee Research Foundation
Auction performance
Between August 2015 and July 2020, coffee from Azania and Coffee Research Foundation was sold in 49 lots at 20 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 415 of 2,078 growers.
US$230average price per 50 kg bag
+21%vs market average (US$190)
116 tcoffee sold
US$533,645total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 17 | 53.8 | 259 | 218 | +19% |
| C | 16 | 43.2 | 198 | 168 | +18% |
| AA | 9 | 10.7 | 305 | 278 | +10% |
| T | 4 | 5.3 | 95 | 91 | +4% |
| PB | 2 | 1.7 | 192 | 205 | -6% |
| MH | 1 | 1.2 | 71 | 86 | -18% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 5 | 12.3 | 162 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 10 | 30.9 | 232 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 16 | 37.2 | 240 | 231 |
| 2018/19 | 16 | 30.2 | 248 | 147 |
| 2019/20 | 2 | 5.2 | 211 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyacof | 9 | 21% | 248 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 9 | 20% | 192 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 6 | 14% | 276 |
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 6 | 12% | 197 |
| East Africa Gourmet | 4 | 6% | 277 |
| Sasini (K) Ltd | 2 | 5% | 293 |
| Sangana Commodities Ltd | 1 | 5% | 244 |
| Rashid Moledina and Co. (Msa) Ltd | 4 | 5% | 82 |
Marks used on auction lots: 12NG0001/AZANIA/AC0058, 45NG0109/AZANIA/AC0058, 14NG1012/AZANIA/AC0058, 43NG0010/AZANIA/AC0058, 43NG0012/AZANIA/AC0058.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.