Muthoni
Estate in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code FA.0201
Auction performance
Between April 2016 and February 2018, coffee from Muthoni was sold in 4 lots at 2 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1470 of 2,078 growers.
US$77average price per 50 kg bag
-59%vs market average (US$190)
6 tcoffee sold
US$8,676total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ML | 2 | 2.8 | 63 | 56 | +12% |
| MH | 2 | 2.8 | 91 | 86 | +5% |
| AA | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 278 | -100% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 2 | 2.1 | 78 | 191 |
| 2017/18 | 2 | 3.5 | 76 | 191 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbi Coffee Ltd*2 | 2 | 62% | 76 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 1 | 28% | 86 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 1 | 10% | 57 |
Marks used on auction lots: 18SS0222/MUTHONI/FA0201, 19SS0104/MUTHONI/FA0201.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.