Ivory
Estate in Kirinyaga County, Kenya · Growers code AJ.0054
Auction performance
Between March 2015 and May 2019, coffee from Ivory was sold in 9 lots at 5 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1243 of 2,078 growers.
US$241average price per 50 kg bag
+27%vs market average (US$190)
12 tcoffee sold
US$55,540total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 3 | 5.9 | 260 | 218 | +19% |
| AA | 3 | 4.3 | 225 | 278 | -19% |
| C | 2 | 0.9 | 183 | 168 | +9% |
| PB | 1 | 0.3 | 291 | 205 | +42% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 5 | 7.5 | 225 | 199 |
| 2017/18 | 3 | 3.7 | 289 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 1 | 0.4 | 100 | 147 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyacof | 3 | 30% | 277 |
| Rashid Moledina and Co. (Msa) Ltd | 2 | 21% | 168 |
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 2 | 21% | 240 |
| Kimani Coffee Experts | 1 | 17% | 296 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 1 | 11% | 204 |
Marks used on auction lots: 19CK0112/IVORY/AJ0054, 15HC0070/IVORY/AJ0054, 19CK0064/IVORY/AJ0054, 15KB0065/IVORY/AJ0054.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.