Kigaa Factory (Theta F.C.S. Ltd)
Factory in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code XAA26F03
Auction performance
Between February 2015 and April 2017, coffee from Kigaa Factory (Theta F.C.S. Ltd) was sold in 25 lots at 14 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 878 of 2,078 growers.
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 | 7 | 14.3 | 254 | 218 | +17% |
| AA | 8 | 9.5 | 275 | 278 | -1% |
| UG1 | 3 | 3.2 | 107 | 119 | -10% |
| MH | 2 | 2.9 | 80 | 86 | -8% |
| ML | 2 | 1.3 | 53 | 56 | -7% |
| UG2 | 2 | 1.1 | 55 | 80 | -31% |
| C | 1 | 0.7 | 282 | 168 | +68% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 12 | 12.7 | 225 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 8 | 15.8 | 197 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 5 | 4.6 | 259 | 231 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 4 | 20% | 154 |
| Sangana Commodities Ltd | 4 | 18% | 292 |
| Kenyacof | 2 | 17% | 241 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 2 | 12% | 234 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 3 | 11% | 299 |
| Africa Tea and Coffee | 3 | 6% | 65 |
| Servicoff Limited | 1 | 4% | 194 |
| Star Coffee | 2 | 4% | 313 |
Marks used on auction lots: 20HC0037/KIGAAFACTORY-THETA/XAA26F03, 16HC0075/KIGAAFACTORY-THETA/XAA26F03, 15HC0076/KIGAAFACTORY-THETA/XAA026F03, 14HC0024/KIGAAFACTORY-THETA/XAA26F03, 12HC0015/KIGAAFACTORY-THETA/XAA26F03.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.