Gikomora Factory
Factory in Murang'a County, Kenya · Growers code XAB20F03
Auction performance
Between March 2016 and July 2020, coffee from Gikomora Factory was sold in 20 lots at 8 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 899 of 2,078 growers.
US$191average price per 50 kg bag
0%vs market average (US$190)
31 tcoffee sold
US$119,040total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 9 | 14.6 | 208 | 218 | -5% |
| C | 6 | 10.0 | 95 | 168 | -43% |
| AA | 4 | 6.3 | 312 | 278 | +12% |
| T | 1 | 0.4 | 26 | 91 | -72% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 1 | 2.4 | 273 | 191 |
| 2017/18 | 4 | 6.1 | 164 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 13 | 20.2 | 178 | 147 |
| 2019/20 | 2 | 2.6 | 271 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 7 | 35% | 168 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 4 | 24% | 284 |
| Louis Dreyfus Commodities (K) Ltd | 2 | 13% | 47 |
| Kenyacof | 2 | 11% | 212 |
| Sondhi Trading Limited | 2 | 9% | 174 |
| East Africa Gourmet | 1 | 3% | 367 |
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 1 | 3% | 167 |
| Rashid Moledina and Co. (Msa) Ltd | 1 | 1% | 26 |
Marks used on auction lots: 45NG0051/GIKOMORA/XAB20F03, 11NG0047/GIKOMORA/XAB20F03, 46NG0086/GIKOMORA/XAB20F03, 45NG0052/GIKOMORAXA, 45NG0051/GIKOMORAXA.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.