Gakurari Factory
Factory in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code XAB40F02
Auction performance
Between August 2016 and April 2020, coffee from Gakurari Factory was sold in 36 lots at 21 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 787 of 2,078 growers.
US$143average price per 50 kg bag
-24%vs market average (US$190)
43 tcoffee sold
US$122,447total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 18 | 21.0 | 145 | 168 | -14% |
| AB | 8 | 11.5 | 191 | 218 | -12% |
| MH | 5 | 6.9 | 53 | 86 | -38% |
| AA | 3 | 2.2 | 224 | 278 | -19% |
| ML | 2 | 1.2 | 31 | 56 | -44% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 3 | 6.2 | 251 | 191 |
| 2017/18 | 8 | 6.8 | 180 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 21 | 26.7 | 110 | 147 |
| 2019/20 | 4 | 3.0 | 131 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Coop | 6 | 17% | 142 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 5 | 15% | 136 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 5 | 12% | 150 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 5 | 9% | 128 |
| Kenyacof | 4 | 9% | 204 |
| Panju | 1 | 9% | 250 |
| Africoff Trading Co. Ltd | 2 | 8% | 35 |
| Mumbi Coffee Ltd*2 | 1 | 6% | 134 |
Marks used on auction lots: 15KC0026/GAKURARI/XAB40F02, 13KC0008/GAKURARI/XAB40F02, 43NG0049/GAKURARI/XAB40F02, 11KC0006/GAKURARI/XAB40F02, 12KC0025/GAKURARI/XAB40F02.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.