Muchai Factory
Factory in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code XAB40F01
Auction performance
Between August 2016 and September 2019, coffee from Muchai Factory was sold in 34 lots at 19 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 810 of 2,078 growers.
US$145average price per 50 kg bag
-24%vs market average (US$190)
41 tcoffee sold
US$118,664total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 17 | 24.5 | 138 | 168 | -18% |
| AB | 11 | 10.7 | 179 | 218 | -18% |
| MH | 2 | 2.8 | 68 | 86 | -21% |
| AA | 1 | 1.2 | 271 | 278 | -2% |
| UG1 | 1 | 0.7 | 76 | 119 | -36% |
| ML | 1 | 0.7 | 39 | 56 | -31% |
| PB | 1 | 0.3 | 129 | 205 | -37% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 3 | 6.3 | 247 | 191 |
| 2017/18 | 4 | 4.3 | 176 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 27 | 30.4 | 120 | 147 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyacof | 5 | 19% | 130 |
| Kenya Coop | 5 | 16% | 135 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 4 | 11% | 111 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 2 | 10% | 164 |
| Panju | 1 | 9% | 248 |
| Louis Dreyfus Commodities (K) Ltd | 3 | 9% | 143 |
| Mumbi Coffee Ltd*2 | 2 | 7% | 133 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 4 | 6% | 113 |
Marks used on auction lots: 14KC0008/MUCHAI/XAB40F01, 44KC0014/MUCHAI/XAB40F01, 43NG0047/MUCHAI/XAB40F01, 44KC0013/MUCHAI/XAB40F01, 42KC0006/MUCHAI/XAB40F01.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.