Gakima Factory
Cooperative society in Murang'a County, Kenya · Growers code XAB082
Auction performance
Between August 2018 and October 2019, coffee from Gakima Factory was sold in 6 lots at 2 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1442 of 2,078 growers.
US$137average price per 50 kg bag
-28%vs market average (US$190)
6 tcoffee sold
US$16,790total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 3 | 3.2 | 108 | 168 | -36% |
| AB | 2 | 2.6 | 180 | 218 | -17% |
| T | 1 | 0.4 | 80 | 91 | -13% |
| AA | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 278 | -100% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 3 | 3.5 | 164 | 191 |
| 2019/20 | 3 | 2.6 | 100 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 2 | 43% | 110 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 2 | 26% | 121 |
| Alanwood Ltd | 1 | 25% | 210 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 1 | 6% | 80 |
Marks used on auction lots: 44KF0044/GAKIMA/XAB082, 43KF0034/GAKIMA/XAB082, 43KF0035/GAKIMA/XAB082.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.