Kaitheri Factory
Factory in Kirinyaga County, Kenya · Growers code XAD01F05
Auction performance
Between March 2015 and April 2019, coffee from Kaitheri Factory was sold in 19 lots at 10 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 961 of 2,078 growers.
US$204average price per 50 kg bag
+7%vs market average (US$190)
26 tcoffee sold
US$104,273total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | 7 | 9.5 | 294 | 278 | +6% |
| AB | 4 | 6.3 | 268 | 218 | +23% |
| MH | 4 | 5.9 | 84 | 86 | -2% |
| ML | 4 | 3.8 | 60 | 56 | +6% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 2 | 2.2 | 100 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 9 | 13.6 | 233 | 191 |
| 2017/18 | 4 | 5.6 | 189 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 4 | 4.2 | 182 | 147 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 6 | 33% | 254 |
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 3 | 15% | 88 |
| Kimani Coffee Experts | 1 | 8% | 300 |
| Alcaffe Ltd. | 1 | 8% | 77 |
| Kenyacof | 1 | 6% | 253 |
| Jowam Coffee Traders Ltd | 1 | 6% | 253 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 1 | 6% | 268 |
| Rejitek Coffee Co.Ltd | 1 | 5% | 53 |
Marks used on auction lots: 11SS0118/KAITHERI/XAD01F05, 21SS0045/KAITHERI/XAD01F05, 09SS0059/KAITHERI/XAD01F05, 22SS0036/KAITHERI/XAD01F05, 24SS0038/KAITHERI/XAD01F05.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.