Thithi Factory
Factory in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code XAB41F01
Auction performance
Between February 2015 and February 2020, coffee from Thithi Factory was sold in 74 lots at 33 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 260 of 2,078 growers.
US$250average price per 50 kg bag
+32%vs market average (US$190)
184 tcoffee sold
US$921,120total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 26 | 86.1 | 287 | 218 | +31% |
| C | 22 | 41.9 | 191 | 168 | +14% |
| AA | 16 | 31.4 | 352 | 278 | +26% |
| MH | 5 | 19.6 | 80 | 86 | -7% |
| ML | 2 | 3.1 | 47 | 56 | -16% |
| PB | 3 | 2.3 | 254 | 205 | +24% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 6 | 17.7 | 333 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 20 | 54.6 | 227 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 8 | 20.8 | 268 | 231 |
| 2017/18 | 13 | 30.8 | 282 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 14 | 30.8 | 220 | 147 |
| 2019/20 | 13 | 29.7 | 227 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 17 | 23% | 233 |
| Servicoff Limited | 15 | 19% | 335 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 12 | 14% | 212 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 7 | 12% | 270 |
| East Africa Gourmet | 8 | 12% | 287 |
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 3 | 4% | 164 |
| Louis Dreyfus Commodities (K) Ltd | 3 | 4% | 189 |
| Sasini (K) Ltd | 2 | 3% | 268 |
Marks used on auction lots: 16NG0007/THITHI/XAB41F01, 11NG0110/THITHI/XAB41F01, 14NG0055/THITHI/XAB41F01, 45NG0033/THITHI/XAB41F01, 16NG0010/THITHI/XAB41F01.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.