Karuhiu Utheri Factory
Factory in Murang'a County, Kenya · Growers code XAB77F01
Auction performance
Between February 2015 and August 2020, coffee from Karuhiu Utheri Factory was sold in 68 lots at 35 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 542 of 2,078 growers.
US$197average price per 50 kg bag
+4%vs market average (US$190)
84 tcoffee sold
US$329,161total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 20 | 31.3 | 251 | 218 | +15% |
| AA | 12 | 15.8 | 320 | 278 | +15% |
| MH | 10 | 13.1 | 82 | 86 | -5% |
| C | 10 | 8.9 | 155 | 168 | -8% |
| UG1 | 6 | 8.1 | 97 | 119 | -18% |
| ML | 6 | 3.9 | 33 | 56 | -41% |
| UG2 | 3 | 2.0 | 40 | 80 | -51% |
| PB | 1 | 0.5 | 220 | 205 | +7% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 6 | 8.1 | 275 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 12 | 14.7 | 224 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 2 | 2.0 | 253 | 231 |
| 2017/18 | 24 | 29.6 | 160 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 14 | 14.6 | 175 | 147 |
| 2019/20 | 10 | 14.5 | 217 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyacof | 12 | 20% | 225 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 12 | 17% | 194 |
| Servicoff Limited | 5 | 13% | 289 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 5 | 8% | 92 |
| Sangana Commodities Ltd | 6 | 8% | 275 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 4 | 6% | 242 |
| Rashid Moledina and Co. (Msa) Ltd | 5 | 6% | 64 |
| Kyandu Trading Company | 1 | 3% | 64 |
Marks used on auction lots: 23HC0001/KARUHIUUTHERI/XAB077F01, 44KB0006/KARUHIUU/XAB077F, 14KB1005/KARUHIU-U, 11HC0004/KARUHIUUTHERI/XAB077F01/CAFE, 12HC0025/KARUHIUUTHERI/XAB077F01/CAF.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.