Gakayu Factory
Factory in Murang'a County, Kenya · Growers code XAB76F01
Auction performance
Between October 2018 and November 2018, coffee from Gakayu Factory was sold in 4 lots at 2 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1535 of 2,078 growers.
US$155average price per 50 kg bag
-18%vs market average (US$190)
4 tcoffee sold
US$13,689total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | 2.1 | 143 | 168 | -15% |
| AB | 1 | 1.4 | 239 | 218 | +9% |
| ML | 1 | 0.7 | 43 | 56 | -24% |
| MH | 1 | 0.2 | 59 | 86 | -32% |
| AA | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 278 | -100% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018/19 | 4 | 4.4 | 155 | 147 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 1 | 47% | 143 |
| Sondhi Trading Limited | 1 | 33% | 239 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 1 | 16% | 43 |
| Roise Van Dyke Investment Ltd | 1 | 4% | 59 |
Marks used on auction lots: 45SS0172/GAKAYU/XAB76F01, 52SS0028/GAKAYU/XAB76F01.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.