Kariani Factory
Factory in Murang'a County, Kenya · Growers code XAB20F02
Auction performance
Between February 2015 and February 2020, coffee from Kariani Factory was sold in 37 lots at 17 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 624 of 2,078 growers.
US$220average price per 50 kg bag
+16%vs market average (US$190)
68 tcoffee sold
US$300,649total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 13 | 34.6 | 239 | 218 | +9% |
| C | 9 | 14.2 | 135 | 168 | -20% |
| AA | 10 | 14.0 | 316 | 278 | +14% |
| MH | 2 | 3.1 | 74 | 86 | -14% |
| ML | 2 | 2.0 | 45 | 56 | -21% |
| PB | 1 | 0.5 | 212 | 205 | +3% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 6 | 10.1 | 297 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 4 | 6.1 | 187 | 191 |
| 2017/18 | 9 | 19.0 | 256 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 12 | 24.0 | 156 | 147 |
| 2019/20 | 6 | 9.3 | 246 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 5 | 23% | 163 |
| East Africa Gourmet | 4 | 16% | 290 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 3 | 10% | 225 |
| Kenyacof | 5 | 9% | 229 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 4 | 9% | 235 |
| Servicoff Limited | 3 | 7% | 319 |
| Sangana Commodities Ltd | 2 | 5% | 285 |
| Josra Coffee Co. Ltd | 1 | 3% | 325 |
Marks used on auction lots: 45KB0010/KARIANI/XAB020F02, 16KB0133/KARIANI/XAB020F02, 13NG0052/KARIANI/XAB20F02, 14NG0111/KARIANI/XAB20F02, 46NG0069/KARIANI/XAB20F02.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.