Kimathi Factory
Factory in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code XAA01F05
Auction performance
Between April 2015 and September 2019, coffee from Kimathi Factory was sold in 9 lots at 3 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1336 of 2,078 growers.
US$219average price per 50 kg bag
+16%vs market average (US$190)
8 tcoffee sold
US$36,305total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 1 | 3.0 | 330 | 218 | +51% |
| MH | 3 | 1.4 | 85 | 86 | -2% |
| ML | 2 | 1.3 | 47 | 56 | -16% |
| C | 1 | 1.3 | 245 | 168 | +46% |
| AA | 1 | 0.8 | 385 | 278 | +39% |
| SB | 1 | 0.5 | 37 | 37 | -1% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 1 | 0.4 | 100 | 199 |
| 2017/18 | 3 | 5.1 | 318 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 5 | 2.7 | 56 | 147 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 2 | 46% | 342 |
| Ikawa Coffee Ltd | 3 | 22% | 44 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 2 | 21% | 207 |
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 2 | 12% | 78 |
Marks used on auction lots: 15SS0324/IKINU/XAA01F05, 19SS3017/IKINU/XAA01F05, 49SS2002/KIMATHI/BULK, 49SS2005/KIMATHI/BULK, 49SS2003/KIMATHI/BULK.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.