Kitale Sub-Station and Coffee Research Foundation
Estate in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya · Growers code CB.0466 · Coffee Research Foundation
Auction performance
Between February 2016 and March 2020, coffee from Kitale Sub-Station and Coffee Research Foundation was sold in 27 lots at 13 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 811 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 9 | 21.6 | 242 | 218 | +11% |
| AA | 7 | 9.1 | 314 | 278 | +13% |
| C | 7 | 7.2 | 218 | 168 | +30% |
| PB | 3 | 2.2 | 262 | 205 | +28% |
| HE | 1 | 0.8 | 59 | 108 | -45% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 5 | 8.1 | 203 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 11 | 15.2 | 272 | 231 |
| 2017/18 | 5 | 6.7 | 278 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 4 | 7.0 | 218 | 147 |
| 2019/20 | 2 | 3.8 | 287 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 5 | 20% | 203 |
| Sondhi Trading Limited | 4 | 20% | 231 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 4 | 14% | 277 |
| Kenyacof | 2 | 8% | 233 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 3 | 8% | 270 |
| Merali Dewji and Sons (K) Ltd | 1 | 6% | 273 |
| Kenya Nut Ltd | 1 | 6% | 280 |
| Louis Dreyfus Commodities (K) Ltd | 2 | 5% | 301 |
Marks used on auction lots: 14NG0157/CRIKITALE/CB0466, 15NG1002/CRIKITALE/CB0466, 12NG0066/CRIKITALE/CB0466, 11NG0035/CRIKITALE/CB0466, 14NG1011/CRIKITALE/CB0466.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.