Kithangaini
Small estate in Machakos County, Kenya · Growers code BF.0164
Auction performance
Between November 2016 and October 2017, coffee from Kithangaini was sold in 4 lots at 2 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1877 of 2,078 growers.
US$243average price per 50 kg bag
+28%vs market average (US$190)
2 tcoffee sold
US$7,241total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | 1 | 0.6 | 304 | 278 | +9% |
| AB | 1 | 0.6 | 278 | 218 | +27% |
| MH | 1 | 0.2 | 51 | 86 | -41% |
| ML | 1 | 0.1 | 52 | 56 | -8% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 2 | 1.2 | 291 | 231 |
| 2017/18 | 2 | 0.3 | 51 | 191 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josra Coffee Co. Ltd | 1 | 41% | 304 |
| Rockbern Equatorial | 1 | 39% | 278 |
| Rashid Moledina and Co. (Msa) Ltd | 1 | 12% | 51 |
| Mombasa Coffee Ltd | 1 | 9% | 52 |
Marks used on auction lots: 05LE0001/KITHANGAINI/BF0164, 49LE0006/KITHANGAINI/BF0164.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.