Kiharika Factory
Factory in Kiambu County, Kenya · Growers code XAB43F04
Auction performance
Between February 2016 and April 2020, coffee from Kiharika Factory was sold in 20 lots at 13 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 996 of 2,078 growers.
US$217average price per 50 kg bag
+15%vs market average (US$190)
23 tcoffee sold
US$98,354total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 7 | 10.0 | 256 | 218 | +17% |
| AA | 7 | 6.5 | 264 | 278 | -5% |
| C | 4 | 3.5 | 133 | 168 | -20% |
| MH | 1 | 1.7 | 67 | 86 | -22% |
| UG1 | 1 | 0.9 | 69 | 119 | -42% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 11 | 12.4 | 214 | 191 |
| 2017/18 | 1 | 0.2 | 130 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 5 | 7.5 | 249 | 147 |
| 2019/20 | 3 | 2.6 | 148 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Dorman Ltd | 6 | 43% | 259 |
| Sangana Commodities Ltd | 3 | 13% | 232 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 2 | 8% | 74 |
| Kenyacof | 2 | 8% | 188 |
| Louis Dreyfus Commodities (K) Ltd | 2 | 7% | 268 |
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 1 | 5% | 140 |
| Sasini (K) Ltd | 1 | 4% | 209 |
| Eagle Crown | 1 | 4% | 69 |
Marks used on auction lots: 17HC0071/KIHARIKA/XAB043F04, 16NG0315/KIHARIKA/XAB43F04, 23HC0011/KIHARIKA/XAB043F04, 47NG1004/KIHARIKA/XAB43F04, 27HC0007/KIHARIKA/XAB043F04.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.