Kathiari
Cooperative society in Meru County, Kenya · Growers code XBA22
Auction performance
Between March 2016 and February 2017, coffee from Kathiari was sold in 5 lots at 3 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1530 of 2,078 growers.
US$232average price per 50 kg bag
+22%vs market average (US$190)
5 tcoffee sold
US$20,692total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 2 | 2.0 | 254 | 218 | +16% |
| AA | 2 | 1.5 | 290 | 278 | +4% |
| MH | 1 | 1.0 | 95 | 86 | +10% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 3 | 3.1 | 196 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 2 | 1.4 | 309 | 231 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyacof | 1 | 28% | 228 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 1 | 22% | 95 |
| Jowam Coffee Traders Ltd | 1 | 19% | 264 |
| Louis Dreyfus Commodities (K) Ltd | 1 | 17% | 296 |
| Alanwood Ltd | 1 | 15% | 323 |
Marks used on auction lots: 19MU0015/KATHIARI/XBA022, 18MU0009/KANTHIARI/XBA022, 19MU0018/KATHIARI/XBA022.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.