Gathaithi Factory1
Factory in Nyeri County, Kenya · Growers code XAC34F01
Auction performance
Between February 2015 and May 2016, coffee from Gathaithi Factory1 was sold in 20 lots at 9 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 713 of 2,078 growers.
US$228average price per 50 kg bag
+20%vs market average (US$190)
52 tcoffee sold
US$236,126total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | 7 | 20.6 | 312 | 278 | +12% |
| AB | 6 | 14.7 | 261 | 218 | +19% |
| MH | 3 | 11.2 | 82 | 86 | -5% |
| ML | 2 | 3.7 | 84 | 56 | +49% |
| C | 1 | 0.8 | 202 | 168 | +20% |
| UG1 | 1 | 0.8 | 190 | 119 | +60% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 19 | 46.2 | 249 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 1 | 5.6 | 56 | 191 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Servicoff Limited | 6 | 29% | 315 |
| Mombasa Coffee Ltd | 2 | 17% | 76 |
| Kenyacof | 2 | 11% | 269 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 2 | 11% | 240 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 2 | 9% | 188 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 1 | 6% | 312 |
| Alanwood Ltd | 1 | 6% | 314 |
| Rashid Moledina and Co. (Msa) Ltd | 1 | 4% | 84 |
Marks used on auction lots: 11SS0169/GATHAITHI/XAC34F01, 11SS0172/GATHAITHI/XAC34F01, 12SS0259/GATHAITHI/XAC34F01, 12SS0261/GATHAITHI/XAC34F01, 11SS0171/GATHAITHI/XAC34F01.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.