Gitundu Factory
Factory in Nyeri County, Kenya · Growers code XAC04F19
Auction performance
Between May 2015 and May 2019, coffee from Gitundu Factory was sold in 7 lots at 6 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1547 of 2,078 growers.
US$86average price per 50 kg bag
-55%vs market average (US$190)
4 tcoffee sold
US$7,341total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MH | 5 | 3.4 | 92 | 86 | +7% |
| ML | 2 | 0.9 | 62 | 56 | +9% |
| AA | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 278 | -100% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 1 | 0.4 | 108 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 1 | 1.1 | 92 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 1 | 0.5 | 107 | 231 |
| 2017/18 | 2 | 1.4 | 82 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 2 | 0.9 | 62 | 147 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Coop | 1 | 26% | 92 |
| Jowam Coffee Traders Ltd | 1 | 22% | 86 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 2 | 21% | 107 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 1 | 11% | 52 |
| Mumbi Coffee Ltd*2 | 1 | 10% | 72 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 1 | 10% | 73 |
Marks used on auction lots: 26TY0003GITUNDU/XAC04F19, 26TY0007/GITUNDU/XAC04F19, 23TY0009/XAC04F19/GITUNDU, 24TY0011/GITUNDU/OTHAYA/XAC04F19, 21TY0005/GITUNDU/OTHAYA/XAC04F19.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.