Githiururi Factory
Factory in Kirinyaga County, Kenya · Growers code XAD03F11
Auction performance
Between February 2015 and April 2019, coffee from Githiururi Factory was sold in 42 lots at 19 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 460 of 2,078 growers.
US$258average price per 50 kg bag
+36%vs market average (US$190)
101 tcoffee sold
US$519,156total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 14 | 39.2 | 256 | 218 | +17% |
| AA | 14 | 37.3 | 327 | 278 | +18% |
| C | 9 | 18.4 | 178 | 168 | +6% |
| MH | 1 | 2.1 | 85 | 86 | -1% |
| ML | 1 | 0.6 | 69 | 56 | +22% |
| T | 1 | 0.6 | 110 | 91 | +20% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 5 | 11.8 | 203 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 6 | 15.9 | 278 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 12 | 23.8 | 240 | 231 |
| 2017/18 | 9 | 21.5 | 328 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 10 | 27.6 | 231 | 147 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyacof | 9 | 26% | 269 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 10 | 25% | 211 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 8 | 17% | 218 |
| Star Coffee | 3 | 7% | 338 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 2 | 7% | 339 |
| Louis Dreyfus Commodities (K) Ltd | 3 | 6% | 305 |
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 2 | 5% | 278 |
| Panju | 2 | 4% | 274 |
Marks used on auction lots: 14NG0032/GITHIURURI/XAD03F11, 10NG0020/GITHIURURI/XAD03F11, 09NG0027/GITHIURURI/XAD03F11, 44NG0026/GITHIURURI/XAD03F11, 51NG0047/GITHIURURI/XAD03F11.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.