Karson Estate
Small estate in Nyeri County, Kenya · Growers code AG.0081
Auction performance
Between February 2015 and January 2019, coffee from Karson Estate was sold in 2 lots at 2 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1725 of 2,078 growers.
US$162average price per 50 kg bag
-15%vs market average (US$190)
3 tcoffee sold
US$8,106total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 1 | 1.3 | 244 | 218 | +12% |
| MH | 1 | 1.2 | 75 | 86 | -13% |
| AA | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 278 | -100% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 1 | 1.3 | 244 | 199 |
| 2018/19 | 1 | 1.2 | 75 | 147 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sangana Commodities Ltd | 1 | 51% | 244 |
| Louis Dreyfus Commodities (K) Ltd | 1 | 49% | 75 |
Marks used on auction lots: 15KF0016/KARSONESTATE/AG0081, 07KF0053/KARSON/AG0081.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.