Gitubu Factory
Factory in Murang'a County, Kenya · Growers code XAB20F08
Auction performance
Between May 2016 and February 2020, coffee from Gitubu Factory was sold in 17 lots at 10 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 921 of 2,078 growers.
US$173average price per 50 kg bag
-9%vs market average (US$190)
29 tcoffee sold
US$100,953total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 7 | 15.3 | 188 | 218 | -14% |
| C | 6 | 8.9 | 132 | 168 | -21% |
| AA | 2 | 2.4 | 364 | 278 | +31% |
| MH | 1 | 1.5 | 53 | 86 | -39% |
| T | 1 | 1.1 | 28 | 91 | -69% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 1 | 1.5 | 53 | 191 |
| 2017/18 | 2 | 5.3 | 166 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 9 | 16.1 | 174 | 147 |
| 2019/20 | 5 | 6.3 | 205 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 7 | 40% | 143 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 3 | 20% | 221 |
| Servicoff Limited | 2 | 14% | 244 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 1 | 10% | 135 |
| Rejitek Coffee Co.Ltd | 1 | 5% | 53 |
| East Africa Gourmet | 1 | 4% | 399 |
| Rashid Moledina and Co. (Msa) Ltd | 1 | 4% | 28 |
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 1 | 3% | 136 |
Marks used on auction lots: 45NG0053/GITUGU/XAB20F08, 15NG0257/GITUGU/XAB20F08, 15NG0010/GITUGU/XAB20F08, 46NG0119/GITUGU/XAB20F08, 16NG0168/GITUGU/XAB20F08.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.