Katuluni
Small estate, Kenya
Auction performance
Between August 2017 and August 2018, coffee from Katuluni was sold in 9 lots at 2 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1318 of 2,078 growers.
US$122average price per 50 kg bag
-36%vs market average (US$190)
9 tcoffee sold
US$21,356total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 3 | 3.6 | 146 | 168 | -13% |
| T | 2 | 3.0 | 67 | 91 | -27% |
| AB | 3 | 2.0 | 155 | 218 | -29% |
| AA | 1 | 0.1 | 202 | 278 | -27% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 6 | 6.4 | 112 | 231 |
| 2017/18 | 3 | 2.3 | 149 | 191 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Moledina and Co. (Msa) Ltd | 2 | 34% | 67 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 2 | 29% | 158 |
| Sondhi Trading Limited | 2 | 14% | 177 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 1 | 13% | 118 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 2 | 11% | 130 |
Marks used on auction lots: 42SS1005/KATULUNI, 43SS1012/KATULUNIB.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.