Karombo
Small estate, Kenya · Growers code AJ.0362A
Auction performance
Between April 2017 and April 2018, coffee from Karombo was sold in 6 lots at 5 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1548 of 2,078 growers.
US$202average price per 50 kg bag
+7%vs market average (US$190)
4 tcoffee sold
US$17,224total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 2 | 2.3 | 193 | 218 | -12% |
| AA | 2 | 1.2 | 278 | 278 | 0% |
| C | 2 | 0.7 | 105 | 168 | -37% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 3 | 1.4 | 94 | 231 |
| 2017/18 | 3 | 2.9 | 256 | 191 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 1 | 36% | 260 |
| Rashid Moledina and Co. (Msa) Ltd | 3 | 33% | 94 |
| Kenyacof | 1 | 20% | 327 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 1 | 12% | 123 |
Marks used on auction lots: 17NG0198/KAROMBO/AJ0362A, 12NG0249/KAROMBO/AJ0362A.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.