Mbeguka
Small estate in Embu County, Kenya · Growers code BD.0061
Auction performance
Between February 2015 and March 2020, coffee from Mbeguka was sold in 7 lots at 7 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1495 of 2,078 growers.
US$198average price per 50 kg bag
+5%vs market average (US$190)
5 tcoffee sold
US$20,391total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 5 | 1.9 | 196 | 168 | +17% |
| AB | 1 | 1.7 | 300 | 218 | +37% |
| MH | 1 | 1.5 | 85 | 86 | -1% |
| AA | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 278 | -100% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 1 | 0.3 | 224 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 2 | 1.9 | 110 | 191 |
| 2017/18 | 2 | 2.2 | 291 | 191 |
| 2019/20 | 2 | 0.7 | 127 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 3 | 47% | 143 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 1 | 33% | 300 |
| Kenyacof | 2 | 13% | 171 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 1 | 7% | 136 |
Marks used on auction lots: 15CK0051/MBEGUKA/BD061, 17CK0169/MBEGUKA/BD061, 15CK0032/MBEGUKA/BD061, 14CK0009/MBEGUKA/BD061, 19SS3249/MBEGUKA/BD0061.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.