Makiri
Cooperative society in Meru County, Kenya · Growers code XBA16
Auction performance
Between March 2016 and December 2018, coffee from Makiri was sold in 6 lots at 4 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1536 of 2,078 growers.
US$139average price per 50 kg bag
-27%vs market average (US$190)
4 tcoffee sold
US$12,273total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 3 | 2.3 | 186 | 218 | -15% |
| MH | 1 | 0.9 | 70 | 86 | -19% |
| C | 1 | 0.9 | 125 | 168 | -25% |
| ML | 1 | 0.3 | 43 | 56 | -24% |
| AA | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 278 | -100% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 1 | 0.8 | 204 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 5 | 3.6 | 126 | 147 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 2 | 38% | 130 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 1 | 20% | 125 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 1 | 17% | 176 |
| Sondhi Trading Limited | 1 | 17% | 178 |
| Kyandu Trading Company | 1 | 7% | 43 |
Marks used on auction lots: 51MU0015/NEWIGEMBE/XBA016, 51MU0037/NEWIGEMBE/XBA016, 19MU0013/MAKIRI/XBA016.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.