Gocho
Small estate in Murang'a County, Kenya · Growers code AE.0066
Auction performance
Between May 2015 and August 2016, coffee from Gocho was sold in 5 lots at 2 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1544 of 2,078 growers.
US$224average price per 50 kg bag
+18%vs market average (US$190)
4 tcoffee sold
US$19,475total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 2 | 2.6 | 223 | 218 | +2% |
| AA | 2 | 1.1 | 244 | 278 | -12% |
| C | 1 | 0.6 | 190 | 168 | +13% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 3 | 2.4 | 208 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 2 | 2.0 | 243 | 191 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Dorman Ltd | 3 | 55% | 208 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 1 | 30% | 240 |
| Star Coffee | 1 | 15% | 250 |
Marks used on auction lots: 29CK1002/GOCHO/BULK/AE0066, 47CK0001/GOCHO/AE066.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.