Kora Factory*
Factory in Kirinyaga County, Kenya · Growers code XAD37F02
Auction performance
Between May 2016 and June 2019, coffee from Kora Factory* was sold in 13 lots at 7 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1012 of 2,078 growers.
US$223average price per 50 kg bag
+18%vs market average (US$190)
22 tcoffee sold
US$97,178total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 2 | 8.4 | 291 | 218 | +33% |
| C | 3 | 3.2 | 228 | 168 | +36% |
| AA | 2 | 3.2 | 373 | 278 | +34% |
| MH | 2 | 2.8 | 69 | 86 | -21% |
| UG1 | 3 | 2.6 | 89 | 119 | -25% |
| ML | 1 | 1.5 | 32 | 56 | -43% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 2 | 1.6 | 68 | 191 |
| 2017/18 | 6 | 13.8 | 306 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 5 | 6.3 | 82 | 147 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Dorman Ltd | 8 | 78% | 258 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 2 | 11% | 77 |
| Rashid Moledina and Co. (Msa) Ltd | 1 | 7% | 32 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 1 | 3% | 380 |
| Mombasa Coffee Ltd | 1 | 1% | 65 |
Marks used on auction lots: 20CK0153/KORA/XAB037FO2, 20CK0157/KORA/XAB037FO2, 21CK0051/KORA/XAB037FO, 30CK0018/KORA/XAD037F02, 27CK0045/KORAXAB037/F02.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.