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Karuraa Estate

Small estate in Embu County, Kenya · Growers code BD.0117

Auction performance

Between May 2019 and June 2019, coffee from Karuraa Estate was sold in 4 lots at 2 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1733 of 2,078 growers.

US$118average price per 50 kg bag
-38%vs market average (US$190)
2 tcoffee sold
US$5,751total 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

Average price by grade for Karuraa Estate compared with the market, US$ per 50 kg bag
GradeLotsTonnesAvg priceMarket avgDifference
AA 2 1.3 114 278 -59%
AB 1 1.0 131 218 -40%
PB 1 0.1 54 205 -74%

By season

Karuraa Estate at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange by coffee season (October–September)
SeasonLotsTonnesAvg price (US$/50 kg)Market avg
2018/1942.4118147

Who buys this coffee

Top buyers of coffee from Karuraa Estate at the auction
BuyerLotsShare of volumeAvg price (US$/50 kg)
Kenyacof247%123
Alanwood Ltd127%107
Sondhi Trading Limited127%121

Marks used on auction lots: 12KB0052/KARURAA/BD0117.

Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.