Thaara Factory
Factory in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code XAA26F02
Auction performance
Between September 2015 and May 2018, coffee from Thaara Factory was sold in 15 lots at 10 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1139 of 2,078 growers.
US$203average price per 50 kg bag
+7%vs market average (US$190)
15 tcoffee sold
US$62,052total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 4 | 6.2 | 263 | 218 | +21% |
| MH | 4 | 4.1 | 81 | 86 | -6% |
| AA | 3 | 2.4 | 282 | 278 | +1% |
| C | 2 | 1.5 | 258 | 168 | +54% |
| ML | 2 | 1.0 | 69 | 56 | +21% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 1 | 0.7 | 80 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 9 | 10.1 | 202 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 4 | 4.0 | 216 | 231 |
| 2017/18 | 1 | 0.5 | 298 | 191 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 3 | 35% | 219 |
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 2 | 17% | 275 |
| Rejitek Coffee Co.Ltd | 2 | 12% | 92 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 2 | 10% | 118 |
| Kenyacof | 1 | 6% | 282 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 1 | 6% | 276 |
| Mombasa Coffee Ltd | 1 | 4% | 75 |
| Sangana Commodities Ltd | 1 | 4% | 214 |
Marks used on auction lots: 49HC0025/THAARAFACTORY/XAA026F02, 15HC0009/THAARAFACTORY/XAA026F02, 46HC0024/THAARAFACTORY/XAA026F02, 15HC0099/THAARAFACTORY/XAA026F02, 21HC0059/THAARAFACTORY/XAA026F02.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.