Gathage F.C.S Ltd
Cooperative society in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code XAA12
Auction performance
Between August 2018 and February 2019, coffee from Gathage F.C.S Ltd was sold in 10 lots at 4 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1157 of 2,078 growers.
US$213average price per 50 kg bag
+12%vs market average (US$190)
15 tcoffee sold
US$62,097total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 4 | 6.6 | 227 | 218 | +4% |
| C | 4 | 5.2 | 135 | 168 | -19% |
| AA | 2 | 2.8 | 325 | 278 | +17% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 2 | 1.8 | 160 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 8 | 12.8 | 220 | 147 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 4 | 48% | 250 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 3 | 30% | 153 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 1 | 11% | 138 |
| Sondhi Trading Limited | 1 | 8% | 311 |
| Rockbern Equatorial | 1 | 4% | 219 |
Marks used on auction lots: 45NG0130/GATHAGEFC/XAA12, 14NG0007/GATHAGEFC/XAA12, 12NG0024/GATHAGEFC/XAA12, 44NG0077/GATHAGEFC/XAA12.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.