Gatundu Factory
Factory in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code XAA18F01
Auction performance
Between March 2015 and March 2019, coffee from Gatundu Factory was sold in 23 lots at 11 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 973 of 2,078 growers.
US$179average price per 50 kg bag
-6%vs market average (US$190)
24 tcoffee sold
US$87,289total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MH | 6 | 7.9 | 90 | 86 | +5% |
| AB | 5 | 7.4 | 270 | 218 | +24% |
| C | 4 | 4.2 | 181 | 168 | +8% |
| ML | 5 | 2.5 | 37 | 56 | -34% |
| AA | 3 | 2.5 | 325 | 278 | +17% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 2 | 1.1 | 107 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 7 | 5.9 | 196 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 4 | 4.6 | 87 | 231 |
| 2017/18 | 7 | 10.1 | 249 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 3 | 2.6 | 60 | 147 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Africa Gourmet | 1 | 17% | 285 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 4 | 16% | 217 |
| Export Trading | 1 | 9% | 111 |
| Sondhi Trading Limited | 2 | 8% | 268 |
| Roise Van Dyke Investment Ltd | 2 | 8% | 64 |
| Kenyacof | 2 | 8% | 242 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 1 | 7% | 69 |
| Rashid Moledina and Co. (Msa) Ltd | 2 | 6% | 29 |
Marks used on auction lots: 50TK0034/GATUNDU/XAA18F01, 01SS0047/MENU/XAA18F01, 20TK0041/GATUNDU/, 17TK0110/GATUNDU/XAA18F01, 20TK0104/GATUNDU/XAA18F01.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.