Alimu
Small estate in Kirinyaga County, Kenya · Growers code AJ.0147
Auction performance
Between March 2015 and March 2015, coffee from Alimu was sold in 2 lots at 1 auction of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1645 of 2,078 growers.
US$255average price per 50 kg bag
+34%vs market average (US$190)
3 tcoffee sold
US$16,675total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | 1 | 1.7 | 296 | 278 | +7% |
| AB | 1 | 1.6 | 213 | 218 | -2% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 2 | 3.3 | 255 | 199 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Coffee | 1 | 50% | 296 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 1 | 50% | 213 |
Marks used on auction lots: 18CK0064/ALIMU/AJ0147.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.