Karuri Factory
Factory in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code XAA31F03
Auction performance
Between May 2016 and April 2017, coffee from Karuri Factory was sold in 3 lots at 2 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1587 of 2,078 growers.
US$70average price per 50 kg bag
-63%vs market average (US$190)
4 tcoffee sold
US$5,323total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MH | 2 | 2.9 | 72 | 86 | -16% |
| ML | 1 | 0.9 | 65 | 56 | +15% |
| AA | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 278 | -100% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 1 | 2.3 | 67 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 2 | 1.5 | 76 | 231 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 2 | 77% | 72 |
| Rashid Moledina and Co. (Msa) Ltd | 1 | 23% | 65 |
Marks used on auction lots: 28CK0026/KIANGANGA/XAA031F03, 31CK0009/KIANDINO/XAA031F03.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.