Kathera Factory
Small estate in Kirinyaga County, Kenya · Growers code AJ.0349
Auction performance
Between March 2016 and July 2020, coffee from Kathera Factory was sold in 4 lots at 3 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1564 of 2,078 growers.
US$236average price per 50 kg bag
+25%vs market average (US$190)
4 tcoffee sold
US$18,712total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 3 | 2.7 | 225 | 218 | +3% |
| AA | 1 | 1.2 | 261 | 278 | -6% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 2 | 2.9 | 252 | 191 |
| 2019/20 | 2 | 1.1 | 195 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Dorman Ltd | 3 | 86% | 244 |
| Kenyacof | 1 | 14% | 190 |
Marks used on auction lots: 20CK0002/KATHERA/AJ0349, 20KB0212/KATHERA/AJ0349.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.