Gaichajiru
Estate in Murang'a County, Kenya · Growers code AE.0008
Auction performance
Between December 2015 and January 2016, coffee from Gaichajiru was sold in 4 lots at 2 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1531 of 2,078 growers.
US$83average price per 50 kg bag
-56%vs market average (US$190)
5 tcoffee sold
US$7,395total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG2 | 2 | 3.0 | 59 | 80 | -27% |
| UG1 | 2 | 1.5 | 133 | 119 | +12% |
| AA | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 278 | -100% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 4 | 4.5 | 83 | 191 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Tea and Coffee | 1 | 41% | 48 |
| Export Trading | 2 | 37% | 92 |
| Sondhi Trading Limited | 1 | 22% | 133 |
Marks used on auction lots: 08SS0084/GAICHANJIRU/AE0008, 10SS0136/GAICHANJIRU/AE0008.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.