Nthungu Factory
Factory in Meru County, Kenya · Growers code XBB05F06
Auction performance
Between August 2015 and August 2015, coffee from Nthungu Factory was sold in 8 lots at 2 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1117 of 2,078 growers.
US$212average price per 50 kg bag
+11%vs market average (US$190)
16 tcoffee sold
US$68,366total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 2 | 6.6 | 235 | 218 | +7% |
| C | 1 | 4.3 | 219 | 168 | +31% |
| UG2 | 1 | 2.7 | 148 | 80 | +85% |
| UG1 | 1 | 1.0 | 181 | 119 | +53% |
| AA | 1 | 0.8 | 256 | 278 | -8% |
| T | 1 | 0.4 | 152 | 91 | +66% |
| PB | 1 | 0.4 | 226 | 205 | +10% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 8 | 16.2 | 212 | 199 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sangana Commodities Ltd | 2 | 63% | 232 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 4 | 30% | 161 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 1 | 5% | 256 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 1 | 2% | 226 |
Marks used on auction lots: 42TK0080/NTHUNGU/XBB5F07, 42TK0008/NTHUNGU/XBB5F07.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.