Gakii Central Factory
Factory in Nyeri County, Kenya · Growers code XAC55F04
Auction performance
Between March 2016 and February 2020, coffee from Gakii Central Factory was sold in 8 lots at 6 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1378 of 2,078 growers.
US$258average price per 50 kg bag
+36%vs market average (US$190)
8 tcoffee sold
US$38,699total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 1 | 3.2 | 308 | 218 | +41% |
| C | 4 | 2.5 | 194 | 168 | +16% |
| AA | 1 | 0.9 | 368 | 278 | +32% |
| UG1 | 2 | 0.8 | 131 | 119 | +10% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 1 | 0.6 | 123 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 3 | 1.2 | 233 | 231 |
| 2018/19 | 1 | 0.7 | 121 | 147 |
| 2019/20 | 3 | 5.0 | 299 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 3 | 58% | 314 |
| Kenyacof | 2 | 13% | 250 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 1 | 11% | 188 |
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 1 | 9% | 121 |
| Louis Dreyfus Commodities (K) Ltd | 1 | 8% | 123 |
Marks used on auction lots: 18NG1011/GAKIICENT/XAC55F04, 17KC0029/GAAKI/AGUTHI/XAC055F04, 17KC0029/GAAKI/AGUTHI/XAC55F04, 17KC0028/GAAKI/AGUTHI/XAC55F04, 17KC0030/GAAKI/AGUTHI/XAC55F04.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.