Tharaka Nithi Coffee
Small estate in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya · Growers code TNCM01
Auction performance
Between March 2015 and May 2015, coffee from Tharaka Nithi Coffee was sold in 22 lots at 9 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 991 of 2,078 growers.
US$157average price per 50 kg bag
-17%vs market average (US$190)
23 tcoffee sold
US$72,450total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TT | 2 | 4.7 | 151 | 158 | -4% |
| C | 2 | 4.3 | 147 | 168 | -12% |
| AB | 6 | 3.6 | 183 | 218 | -16% |
| AA | 4 | 3.2 | 211 | 278 | -24% |
| PB | 2 | 3.0 | 175 | 205 | -15% |
| MH | 2 | 1.6 | 110 | 86 | +28% |
| ML | 2 | 1.3 | 81 | 56 | +43% |
| T | 1 | 0.9 | 79 | 91 | -14% |
| UG | 1 | 0.4 | 164 | 90 | +82% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 22 | 23.0 | 157 | 199 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 5 | 21% | 166 |
| Rashid Moledina and Co. (Msa) Ltd | 4 | 15% | 92 |
| Rejitek Coffee Co.Ltd | 2 | 14% | 167 |
| Merali Dewji and Sons (K) Ltd | 2 | 11% | 185 |
| Betco Coffee Co. Ltd. | 1 | 10% | 146 |
| Kenyacof | 1 | 9% | 149 |
| Josra Coffee Co. Ltd | 1 | 7% | 171 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 1 | 4% | 241 |
Marks used on auction lots: 21MS2012/TNCM01/THARAKANITHI, 21MS2015/BULK/TNCM01, 21MS2016/BULK/TNCM01, 21MS2013/BULK/TNCM01, 21MS2017/BULK/TNCM01.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.