Thiriku Factory
Factory in Nyeri County, Kenya · Growers code XAC19F01
Auction performance
Between February 2015 and May 2015, coffee from Thiriku Factory was sold in 34 lots at 9 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 538 of 2,078 growers.
US$248average price per 50 kg bag
+31%vs market average (US$190)
85 tcoffee sold
US$419,818total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 11 | 36.3 | 253 | 218 | +16% |
| AA | 10 | 30.5 | 303 | 278 | +9% |
| MH | 2 | 6.5 | 104 | 86 | +21% |
| C | 6 | 6.0 | 207 | 168 | +23% |
| ML | 2 | 2.8 | 79 | 56 | +40% |
| UG1 | 1 | 1.7 | 191 | 119 | +61% |
| UG2 | 1 | 0.7 | 141 | 80 | +76% |
| SB | 1 | 0.2 | 39 | 37 | +5% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 34 | 84.7 | 248 | 199 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Dorman Ltd | 9 | 34% | 272 |
| Sangana Commodities Ltd | 7 | 29% | 260 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 6 | 16% | 221 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 3 | 7% | 163 |
| Kimani Coffee Experts | 2 | 4% | 232 |
| Kenya Nut Ltd | 1 | 3% | 281 |
| Kenyacof | 2 | 2% | 174 |
| Josra Coffee Co. Ltd | 1 | 1% | 294 |
Marks used on auction lots: 17SS0387/THIRIKU/XAC19F01, 21SS0146/THIRIKU/XAC19F01, 19SS0193/THIRIKU/XAC19F01, 21SS0112/THIRIKU/XAC19F01, 21SS0113/THIRIKU/XAC19F01.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.