Gititu Factory (Kiambu)
Factory in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code XAA01F01
Auction performance
Between February 2015 and May 2020, coffee from Gititu Factory (Kiambu) was sold in 50 lots at 17 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 754 of 2,078 growers.
US$230average price per 50 kg bag
+21%vs market average (US$190)
46 tcoffee sold
US$212,662total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 5 | 15.4 | 308 | 218 | +41% |
| MH | 15 | 9.0 | 97 | 86 | +13% |
| ML | 12 | 7.2 | 69 | 56 | +22% |
| AA | 6 | 6.8 | 444 | 278 | +60% |
| C | 5 | 5.0 | 206 | 168 | +23% |
| SB | 4 | 1.6 | 38 | 37 | +2% |
| PB | 2 | 1.0 | 336 | 205 | +64% |
| TT | 1 | 0.2 | 326 | 158 | +106% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 3 | 1.5 | 122 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 7 | 9.2 | 238 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 7 | 4.3 | 92 | 231 |
| 2017/18 | 7 | 14.2 | 334 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 4 | 1.9 | 59 | 147 |
| 2019/20 | 22 | 15.1 | 199 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 15 | 43% | 241 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 8 | 12% | 101 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 4 | 11% | 468 |
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 2 | 10% | 241 |
| Kenyacof | 3 | 7% | 209 |
| Sasini (K) Ltd | 3 | 3% | 243 |
| Kyandu Trading Company | 3 | 3% | 67 |
| Rejitek Coffee Co.Ltd | 1 | 2% | 82 |
Marks used on auction lots: 14SS0348/KIAIRIA/XAA01F01, 08SS1007/GITITUBULK, 15SS0134/GITITU/XAA01F01, 18SS0168/GITITU/XAA01F01, 16SS3068/GITITU/XAA01F01.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.