Thaita Factory
Factory in Kirinyaga County, Kenya · Growers code XAD01F12
Auction performance
Between February 2015 and May 2020, coffee from Thaita Factory was sold in 39 lots at 17 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 689 of 2,078 growers.
US$232average price per 50 kg bag
+22%vs market average (US$190)
56 tcoffee sold
US$259,640total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 11 | 25.9 | 276 | 218 | +26% |
| AA | 9 | 10.6 | 321 | 278 | +15% |
| MH | 5 | 7.5 | 85 | 86 | -2% |
| C | 6 | 6.1 | 228 | 168 | +36% |
| ML | 6 | 5.1 | 65 | 56 | +16% |
| UG1 | 1 | 0.5 | 134 | 119 | +13% |
| UG2 | 1 | 0.4 | 59 | 80 | -26% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 3 | 3.8 | 264 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 10 | 17.2 | 222 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 7 | 8.8 | 303 | 231 |
| 2017/18 | 12 | 17.8 | 221 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 3 | 3.2 | 107 | 147 |
| 2019/20 | 4 | 5.3 | 235 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyacof | 6 | 22% | 269 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 8 | 22% | 234 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 9 | 21% | 214 |
| Josra Coffee Co. Ltd | 2 | 7% | 241 |
| Sasini (K) Ltd | 2 | 6% | 290 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 3 | 4% | 148 |
| Sangana Commodities Ltd | 1 | 4% | 262 |
| Africa Gold | 1 | 4% | 283 |
Marks used on auction lots: 16SS0190/THAITA/XAD01F12, 14SS0050/THAITA/XAD01F12, 14SS0289/THAITA/XAD01F12, 12CK0020/THAITA/XAD001F12, 16CK0028/THAITA/XAD001F12.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.