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Kathata Factory

Factory in Kirinyaga County, Kenya · Growers code XAD02F09

Auction performance

Between January 2019 and January 2019, coffee from Kathata Factory was sold in 2 lots at 1 auction of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1757 of 2,078 growers.

US$297average price per 50 kg bag
+57%vs market average (US$190)
2 tcoffee sold
US$13,759total 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

Average price by grade for Kathata Factory compared with the market, US$ per 50 kg bag
GradeLotsTonnesAvg priceMarket avgDifference
AB 1 1.4 267 218 +22%
AA 1 0.9 341 278 +23%

By season

Kathata Factory at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange by coffee season (October–September)
SeasonLotsTonnesAvg price (US$/50 kg)Market avg
2018/1922.3297147

Who buys this coffee

Top buyers of coffee from Kathata Factory at the auction
BuyerLotsShare of volumeAvg price (US$/50 kg)
Jowam Coffee Traders Ltd159%267
Ibero (K) Ltd141%341

Marks used on auction lots: 08NG0024/KATHATA/XAD02F09.

Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.