Crf Mariene and Coffee Research Foundation
Estate in Meru County, Kenya · Growers code BB.0001 · Coffee Research Foundation
Auction performance
Between September 2015 and October 2019, coffee from Crf Mariene and Coffee Research Foundation was sold in 12 lots at 6 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1008 of 2,078 growers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 6 | 13.7 | 174 | 168 | +4% |
| AB | 4 | 7.0 | 216 | 218 | -1% |
| AA | 1 | 1.0 | 273 | 278 | -2% |
| T | 1 | 0.4 | 27 | 91 | -70% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 2 | 4.4 | 202 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 3 | 5.1 | 251 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 1 | 2.6 | 248 | 231 |
| 2017/18 | 4 | 7.1 | 138 | 191 |
| 2019/20 | 2 | 3.0 | 136 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 3 | 39% | 174 |
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 3 | 34% | 199 |
| Kenyacof | 1 | 7% | 145 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 1 | 6% | 204 |
| Servicoff Limited | 1 | 5% | 273 |
| Sondhi Trading Limited | 1 | 4% | 238 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 1 | 4% | 237 |
| Roise Van Dyke Investment Ltd | 1 | 2% | 27 |
Marks used on auction lots: 45NG0069/MARIENE/BB0001, 46NG1001/CRFMARIENE/BB0001, 46NG0089/CRIMARIEN/BB0001, 46NG0151/CRIMARIEN/BB0001, 50NG1009/CRIMARIEN/BB0001.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.