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Ruiru prison

Small estate in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code AC.0062

Auction performance

Between October 2016 and October 2016, coffee from Ruiru prison was sold in 2 lots at 1 auction of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1882 of 2,078 growers.

US$95average price per 50 kg bag
-50%vs market average (US$190)
1 tcoffee sold
US$2,756total 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 Ruiru prison compared with the market, US$ per 50 kg bag
GradeLotsTonnesAvg priceMarket avgDifference
ML 1 1.0 86 56 +52%
MH 1 0.5 113 86 +31%
AA 0 0.0 0 278 -100%

By season

Ruiru prison at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange by coffee season (October–September)
SeasonLotsTonnesAvg price (US$/50 kg)Market avg
2016/1721.495231

Who buys this coffee

Top buyers of coffee from Ruiru prison at the auction
BuyerLotsShare of volumeAvg price (US$/50 kg)
Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd167%86
Engelhart Co133%113

Marks used on auction lots: 51SS0174/RUIRUPRISON/AC0062.

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