Kamiu
Small estate in Embu County, Kenya · Growers code BD.0122
Auction performance
Between August 2015 and August 2016, coffee from Kamiu was sold in 4 lots at 2 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1630 of 2,078 growers.
US$209average price per 50 kg bag
+10%vs market average (US$190)
3 tcoffee sold
US$14,204total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 2 | 1.6 | 218 | 218 | 0% |
| AA | 1 | 1.0 | 240 | 278 | -14% |
| C | 1 | 0.8 | 151 | 168 | -10% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 2 | 1.1 | 154 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 2 | 2.3 | 236 | 191 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Dreyfus Commodities (K) Ltd | 2 | 60% | 202 |
| Jowam Coffee Traders Ltd | 1 | 29% | 240 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 1 | 10% | 162 |
Marks used on auction lots: 43CK0005/KAMIU/BD0122, 45CK0018/KAMIU/BD0122.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.